How to raise succulents in spring
With the arrival of spring, succulents usher in the golden period of growth. How to scientifically maintain succulents has become a hot topic among flower lovers recently. This article combines the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out practical tips and precautions for spring care of succulents.
1. Key points for succulent care in spring
| Maintenance project | Specific operations | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting management | Gradually increase daylight hours | Avoid sudden exposure to the sun |
| Watering frequency | Once every 7-10 days | See dryness and wetness |
| temperature control | Keep at 15-25℃ | Pay attention to late spring cold |
| Timing of repotting | Best in March-April | Choose a breathable basin |
| Fertilization recommendations | Apply thin fertilizer frequently | Avoid heavy fertilizers |
2. Solutions to common problems
Based on the hot issues discussed by flower friends recently, we have compiled the following solutions:
| Problem phenomenon | Possible reasons | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves become soft | Lack of water or root rot | Check the root system and adjust watering |
| Leggy deformation | Insufficient light | Increase light and control water |
| Spots appear | sunburn or disease | Appropriate shade and spraying |
| Not growing | Temperature too low | move to warm place |
3. Spring breeding techniques
Spring is the best season for succulent propagation. The following are the recently popular propagation methods:
| Reproduction method | Operation steps | success rate |
|---|---|---|
| leaf cuttings | Dry the wound and lay it flat | More than 80% |
| Behead | Cut off the terminal buds after disinfection | More than 90% |
| ramets | Separate side buds and plant individually | More than 95% |
4. Variety recommendation
According to recent sales data and discussion among flower lovers, these succulent varieties are particularly suitable for spring maintenance:
| Variety name | Features | Maintenance difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| peach egg | Easy to get out of state | simple |
| Xiong Tongzi | furry and cute | medium |
| Lithops | Unique shape | more difficult |
| Master series | Large and beautiful | medium |
5. Advanced maintenance suggestions
1.Pest and disease control: Spring is a period of high incidence of pests and diseases. It is recommended to spray carbendazim once every half month for prevention.
2.Soil improvement: The proportion of granular soil can be appropriately increased. The recommended ratio is peat soil: granular = 3:7.
3.Temperature difference utilization: Reasonable use of the temperature difference between day and night can help succulents color, but be careful to avoid frost.
4.record growth: It is recommended to take photos to record the growth status of succulents to facilitate observation of changes and adjustment of maintenance methods.
6. Special reminder
According to meteorological data, the temperature fluctuates greatly this spring. Flower lovers are advised to:
1. Pay attention to the local weather forecast to prevent the late spring cold from harming succulents.
2. Succulents maintained indoors in northern areas should not be moved outdoors too early.
3. In the southern region, pay attention to ventilation and moisture prevention during the rainy season.
Through the above scientific maintenance methods, I believe that your succulents will be able to survive the spring safely and usher in vigorous growth. If you have any other questions, please leave a message in the comment area for discussion.
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