Why should you avoid large pots if you have succulents?

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1. Unsightly appearance

2. Reduce water accumulation

3. Not conducive to type control

If succulents are grown in large pots, they will feel uncoordinated and unsightly. And it’s easy to not control the timing when watering. If you use a large pot, the water inside will evaporate more slowly, and the water will accumulate underneath, making the roots unable to breathe. In severe cases, the roots will rot. It will also cause the growth rate to accelerate, the plant shape to grow too large, and the leaves to become loose.

1. Unsightly appearance

Because when succulents are first planted, they have a relatively small and cute shape. If they are grown in large pots, they will feel uncoordinated and not beautiful, which will affect the viewing experience. value. It is best to choose a flower pot that matches the feel of the plant, so that it will look more beautiful.

2. Reduce water accumulation

Because the demand for water is not very large at the beginning, it is easy to fail to control the amount of water when watering, and the amount of water applied may not meet the actual needs. If you use a large pot, if too much water is applied, the water inside will evaporate slowly, and the upper loam may have dried out, while the lower part is still wet. If you water again, the roots will be unable to breathe and moisture will accumulate. In severe cases, the roots will rot.

3. Not conducive to type control

If the flowerpot is too large, the growth rate of the succulents will be accelerated. The plant will grow too large and lose its cuteness, becoming scattered and shapeless. The leaves will become loose and the beauty will be greatly compromised. If you don’t want to maintain the cute shape and want to have the effect of popping the pot, you can choose a larger flower pot.

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