When are succulent plants watered?

Succulent plants must timely replenish water for their growth and development, and it is by no means "better dry than wet" as some people think. of course, planting plants on the ground can be watered less, and most succulent plants and self-cultivated fairy balls are difficult to master, mainly in the timing of watering. Let's take a look at how often and how to water succulent plants.

How often are succulent plants watered?

When it comes to how often succulent plants are watered, of course, it is necessary to talk about the timing of watering. It is impossible for us to turn the basin every time. Apart from the basic skills such as hand feeling and eyesight, there are tricks at that time.

1. Weighing method: first determine your own soil mix, try to use the same formula each time, prepare an empty basin and load it with dry soil, then weigh it, record it, pour it through water, weigh it again, and record 2 data. The next step is to weigh it once a day. In addition to testing the water retention of your own soil, the ultimate goal is to see how many days you can return to the weight of the dry soil on the basin. Minus 1-2 days from this number is the cycle in which you need to be watered. The above is 12 volumes, apricot words, you do not have to reduce the number of days. Of course, this method ignores the water absorption and transpiration of plant roots, and the basin soil with plant growth generally dries faster, so if the above data can be compared with the weight of the pot with plants at the same time, the watering cycle will be more accurate.

2. Plant discoloration method: increase the proportion of red jade in the soil, because the water absorption and water transfer capacity of red jade is quite good, and a little water will change color, dry and wet is very intuitive. An increase in the proportion of red jade soil in the mixed soil can enhance the water transfer in the basin soil. The upper soil dries quickly, and the water below will be transferred up until the water content in the lower plant material decreases to a critical point, and this critical point is often the beginning of the watering signal. It is suggested that the proportion of red jade soil in the mixed soil should be increased to more than 40%, and the basin surface should be paved with pure red jade with a particle size of 2 to 3. When the red jade on the basin surface turns pale yellow and white, the twelve rolls should be watered for 2 days at most. If you want to use this method to determine the watering cycle, you still have to adjust it according to your own soil.

How should succulent plants be watered?

1. Watering time: spring, summer and autumn had better be watered in the evening or in the afternoon, while in winter, because the temperature is too low, it is best to water at noon. When watering, pour it along the edge of the flowerpot and don't let the water pour on the leaves. Try to avoid water flowing into the center of the blade to form stagnant water, which will, like a magnifying glass, concentrate sunlight to a point and burn out the blade directly. If you accidentally pour it into the center of the leaf, you can blow the droplets off or suck it dry with a paper towel.

2. Watering interval: on the initial entry day, you can indeed use a constant time to water, such as once a week or once a month, although this method can keep most succulent plants alive, it is not very good. Because the weather is changeable, and the material of the flowerpot also determines the amount of water volatilization, as well as many other factors mentioned above, the watering interval cannot be generalized.

Factors affecting watering of succulent plants

1. Regional climate: regional climate is the most important condition for the growth of succulent plants. Although succulent plants can be raised all over the country, if you are lucky enough to live in a climate suitable for succulent plants, it can save you a lot of thought and time, and succulent plants can grow well on their own.

2. Weather changes: weather changes also determine whether succulent plants need to be watered. If it is continuously overcast and rainy, the succulent plants placed outdoors will not need to be watered in the last two days, and the overcast and rainy weather will also slow down the rate of moisture volatilization in the indoor succulent flowers, so it can also relatively prolong the watering time. On the contrary, if it is a continuous sunny day, and the wind speed is good (3-5) and the temperature is suitable (10-30 degrees), you can water frequently, but the amount of water can be judged according to the material of the flowerpot and the size of the succulent plant.

3, flowerpot material: the best breathable pottery pot is more suitable for raising succulent plants, because there is no waterlogged plant, even if it is dry, as long as the succulent plant does not die, the state will change after watering, which is very suitable for beginner lovers. But the pottery pot also has the disadvantage that the water volatilizes too quickly and the bottom of the flower does not hold water, which will slow down the growth rate of succulent plants. Because there is not enough water for the succulent plant to grow, the moisture evaporates before the succulent plant is fully absorbed. Especially in summer, many flower friends mistakenly think that red pottery pots are well breathable and the dry environment is very good for succulent plants, so they simply do not water them, resulting in the death of succulent dried plants.