Planting methods and matters needing attention of succulent plants

Succulent plants have been welcomed by everyone since they were put on the market, with a wide variety of varieties and colors, which can meet the hobby needs of different people. According to rough statistics, there are more than 10,000 species of succulent plants in the world, which belong to more than 100 families. In taxonomy, the leaves of the three vegetative organs of roots, stems and leaves are succulent and succulent and have the function of storing a lot of water. So what are the methods and precautions for succulent planting?

I. methods and matters needing attention for succulent planting

There are many kinds of succulent plants, and the habits of families and genera are different. Specific planting methods and matters needing attention still need to be determined according to specific types. Here is a brief introduction to the planting methods and matters needing attention that are applicable to general succulent plants.

1. Match the earth. Most of the succulent plants live in areas with more sand and gravel. When potted, peat soil and perlite are usually mixed at 1:1.

two。 Water it. The watering of succulent plants is generally based on the principle of not drying and watering thoroughly, but it is best not to have stagnant water when watering, which can easily lead to the death of rotten roots.

3. Rizhao. Succulent plants should be protected with at least two hours of light a day. Adequate but moderate sunlight can make succulent plants stronger, more compact, brighter, healthier and less susceptible to fungal infection.

4. Diseases and insect pests. The main diseases and insect pests of succulent plants are red spiders, shell insects, butterflies and rot, etc. After the emergence of abnormal symptoms, the types of diseases and insect pests should be determined in time and targeted measures should be taken to treat them.

Second, the present situation of succulent plants

Succulent plants are mainly distributed in Africa, especially in South Africa, Namibia, Madagascar, Somalia and Ethiopia in East Africa, while in the Americas, they are mainly distributed in Mexico and the southwestern United States, often mixed with cacti. In other continents, more attention is paid to the European succulent family crassulaceae.

With the development of infrastructure, urban expansion, crop cultivation, timber cultivation and mining and other human activities, the living environment of natural plants has been irreversibly destroyed, of which nearly 1600 populations of succulent plants have been affected. many succulent plants have been included in the endangered species protection list; in addition, the invasion of alien species is also an important factor affecting the living environment of succulent plants.

The above is some relevant knowledge about succulent plants, in the succulent breeding, or according to the specific species to carry out, each kind of succulent requirements for the environment is also inconsistent.