Spring care for succulents

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Timing of repotting

Spring maintenance instructions

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Generally from April to May in spring, when the temperature reaches about 15℃, it is the peak growth period of the stems and leaves of succulent plants, so they need to be repotted. In spring, the amount of watering should be appropriately increased, the pot soil should be kept moist, and the lighting time should be extended to ensure sufficient sunshine. It is advisable to water in the morning and evening. Generally, you can fertilize once a month, or use a special fertilizer for potted succulents.

Timing of repotting

Timing of repotting

Generally from April to May in spring, the temperature reaches about 15℃, which is the peak growth period of the stems and leaves of succulent plants. After a year of growth, the root system of succulent plants is already relatively strong. If the pot is filled, the nutrients sprayed have been exhausted. If the pot is not changed in time, the succulents will lack space and nutrients to continue to grow.

When changing pots every spring, you can remove all the soil at the roots that has been depleted of nutrients, become compacted, and has poor air and water permeability, and replace it with new potting soil. Then choose a suitable pot according to the size of the plant. To facilitate the subsequent growth of succulents. In addition, in conjunction with repotting, succulents should be pruned appropriately to maintain their graceful appearance.

Spring care instructions

Succulents During the dormant period, leaf drop, wrinkles, plant shrinkage and other undesirable phenomena often occur.

Moisture and light

So water and sunlight are very important for newly awakened succulents. Appropriately increasing the amount of watering, keeping the pot soil moist, and extending the lighting time to ensure sufficient sunshine can help succulent plants recover from bad conditions as soon as possible.

Climate and Fertilization

However, the climate in most areas of my country in early spring is generally unstable, the temperature is often low, the sunlight is not strong, and water consumption is not much. It is better to water in the morning and evening. In addition, in order to facilitate nutrient reserves and current growth needs, appropriate fertilization can be applied. Generally, fertilization can be done once a month, or special fertilizer for potted succulents can be used.

Spring maintenance instructions

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