How to remedy overwatering succulents and how to water succulents correctly

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1. Timely drainage

2. Loose soil and ventilation

3. Remove the pot and repair the roots

4. Replace soil and replant

5. Watering method

If succulents are watered too much, the water needs to be drained out in time to prevent the accumulated water from continuing to submerge the roots and hinder their breathing. At the same time, good ventilation should be maintained and the soil should be loosened appropriately to accelerate the evaporation of water in the soil. If the roots of the plant have rotted due to water accumulation, they need to be pruned appropriately, sprayed with carbendazim for disinfection, and then replaced with new pots and new soil for planting.

1. Timely drainage

Succulent plants are very drought-tolerant. Excessive watering will affect the respiration of the roots. At this time, the water needs to be drained in time. In addition, in order to prevent water accumulation, it is generally necessary to use a relatively soft and large-grain substrate. It is best to have drainage holes in the bottom of the basin, so that excess water can be drained.

2. Loose soil and ventilation

After the water in the soil is drained, the substrate is still relatively moist, which is still not conducive to the growth of succulents. At this time, good air circulation needs to be provided to accelerate the evaporation of water in the soil. In addition, you can also loosen the soil appropriately and turn out the moist soil below to dry it as quickly as possible.

3. Remove the pot and trim the roots

If too much water has affected the normal growth of the succulent, in this case it is necessary to remove the pot and trim the roots. First loosen the soil, take the plant out of the pot, remove part of the old soil, check and prune the roots, cut off the rotten and bad roots, and spray carbendazim on it for sterilization and disinfection.

4. Replace soil and replant

If the soil moisture is too high and cannot be reduced through ventilation or other means, it needs to be repotted and soiled. The new soil should be loose and dry. After taking the plant out of its pot, place it upright in a new pot, fill it with new soil, fill it with soil and place it in a semi-shady place to avoid sunlight.

5. Watering method

Succulents don’t have much water demand, so don’t water them too frequently. Generally, water them thoroughly after the soil dries out. Watering is mostly done on sunny days, but avoid high temperatures at noon to avoid rapid evaporation of water, which will cause the soil temperature to drop and affect root growth.

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