How to deal with succulent growth and how to prevent it

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1. How to deal with the succulent growth?

2. How to prevent succulent growth

After the succulents have grown excessively, there are three ways to deal with them. First, you can use the falling object method to tie heavy objects to the top of the succulent stems and let them bend and droop to form cliff piles. Secondly, you can put the succulents down with the potting soil, and use the phototropism of the succulents to promote their curved growth. After the succulents have long curved shape, you can stand the flower pot up and grow it into a cliff stake. Finally, you can reduce the height of the succulents by beheading them, turning one pot into two pots.

1. What to do after the succulent grows too long

1. Falling objects: If the succulent is tall, has a big head, and has a thin body, you can tie a small stone to the top according to the bending direction of the succulent stem. , with the help of the power of stones, the succulent stems are bent and drooped, and then the weight of the stones is gradually increased until the succulents are grown into cliff piles and then loosened.

2. Tip it down: If the leggy succulent stems are brittle or difficult to press, you can tip the succulent flower pot down for a month. During this period, if you get more sun, the succulents will grow due to phototropism, etc. After the succulents are long and bent, stand the flower pot up and use the falling object method to grow the cliff stakes.

3. Beheading: The succulent ones have grown too long, we still have them. You can reduce the height of the succulent by beheading it. Place the chopped head in a cool and ventilated place to dry. Then cut it into a flower pot in moist soil. Place the remaining pole in a well-lit and ventilated place. After a period of time, new sprouts will sprout. .

2. How to prevent succulent growth

1. Get more sun: If you raise succulents at home, they will grow leggy if there is insufficient light. If you want to prevent succulents from getting too long, you must let them get more sun. Sufficient light will not only make the succulents grow strong, but also make the succulents color and look good. .

2. Proper water control: If you raise succulents at home, they will grow leggy if you give them enough water. If you want to prevent succulents from growing leggy, you must control the water appropriately. During the growth period, wait until the soil is dry and water thoroughly, and during the summer and winter dormant seasons. Water less or even cut off water to allow succulents to safely survive the summer and winter and avoid excessive growth.

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