Ucculent plants, with their unique form, rich colors and tenacious vitality, have become the heart of many plant lovers. However, even this seemingly tough life can sometimes fall into the dilemma of withering because of improper maintenance. Do you feel helpless in the face of a succulent tree that is about to die? Don’t worry, this article will provide you with a detailed “rebirth guide” on how to revitalize succulents.
1. Diagnostic Reasons: Understand The Secret Behind The Blight
Before we can set out to save succulence, we first need to understand the underlying causes of its blight. The wilt of succulents can be caused by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the following:
Overwatering: Succulents like dry conditions, and overwatering can cause root rot, which can affect the growth of the whole plant.
Insufficient light: Succulents require sufficient sunlight for photosynthesis, and lack of light can cause slow growth, lighter leaf color, and even wilting.
Temperature discomfort: Succulents have certain requirements for temperature, and too high or too low temperatures may cause their growth to be hindered or even wilted.
Soil issues: Succulence requires well-drained soil to keep roots healthy, and soil that is too sticky or lacking nutrients can affect its growth.
Succulents can also be attacked by pests and diseases, such as aphids, mealybugs, etc., which can suck the SAP of the plant and cause it to wilt.
2. Rescue Action: Step By Step To Give Succulence A New Life
Once the cause of the fleshy blight is determined, we can begin the rescue operation. Here’s a series of steps designed to help bring your succulents back to life:
Pruning dead branches and leaves
Using clean scissors or garden shears, trim away any withered, yellowed, or rotting leaves and branches from succulents. This helps to reduce the burden on the plant and prevent the spread of germs.
When pruning, make sure the scissors are sharp and disinfected to reduce secondary damage to the plant.
Check the root system
Gently remove the succulents from the soil and check that the roots are healthy. If rot occurs at the root, it needs to be treated immediately.
Use sharp scissors to trim away the rotting roots until healthy white tissue is exposed.
After trimming, place the succulents in a cool, ventilated area and allow the wound to dry naturally.
Change the soil
If the succulent wilt is caused by soil problems, then replacing the soil will be a key step in the rescue operation.
Choose a well-drained, nutrient-rich and breathable soil, such as succulent soil or a mixture of perlite and vermiculite.
When replacing the soil, make sure that there are no germs and pests in the new soil, so as not to cause secondary damage to the succulents.
Adjust the maintenance environment
Adjust the maintenance environment of succulents according to their growth habits. Make sure succulents get enough light, proper temperature and ventilation.
If your succulents were previously placed in a low-light environment, they now need to be moved to a sunny area. But be careful to avoid direct sunlight, so as not to cause burns to plants.
At the same time, it is necessary to maintain the circulation of indoor air to avoid succulents in a hot and humid environment for a long time.
Moderate watering
Succulents like dry conditions, so follow the principle of “better dry than wet” when watering.
When saving dead succulents, reduce the amount and frequency of watering and keep the soil slightly moist.
When watering, avoid pouring water on the leaves, so as not to cause leaf rot. If you accidentally get water on the leaves, blot them with paper towels immediately.
Pest control
If the succulent wilt is caused by pests and diseases, then timely measures need to be taken to prevent and control them.
Insecticides or fungicides can be used to spray succulents, but be careful to choose a pesticide suitable for succulents and apply it correctly according to the instructions.
At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen ventilation and lighting conditions, improve the resistance of succulents, and reduce the invasion of diseases and pests.
3. Wait Patiently: Give Succulence A Time To Recover
Saving a dying succulent is not something that can be done overnight, it requires patience and careful care. After a series of rescue measures, you need to give the succulents time to recover.
Observe changes
Watch your succulents closely for changes in the coming days. Pay attention to observe whether the color, shape and growth rate of the leaves are improved.
If the succulents are showing new growth points or the leaves are beginning to turn green and thick, your rescue efforts have achieved initial results.
Adjust the maintenance strategy
According to the recovery of succulents, the conservation strategy should be adjusted timely. If the succulents are still slow growing or have poor leaf color, then conservation measures such as watering, light or fertilization may need to be further adjusted.
Be patient
Saving dying succulents takes time and patience. Don’t rush it, and don’t give up just because the results aren’t obvious for a while. I believe that as long as you stick to it, succulents will be renewed with vitality and vitality.
4. Prevent Blight: Start From Daily Maintenance
Although we have learned how to save dying succulents, it is more important to start with daily care to prevent succulents from dying. Here are some tips to prevent succulents from wilting:
Reasonable watering
Water the succulents appropriately according to their growth habits and seasonal changes. The amount and frequency of watering can be increased in the growth period, and the amount and frequency of watering should be reduced in the dormant period.
When watering, avoid pouring water on the leaves, so as not to cause leaf rot. At the same time, pay attention to check the moisture of the soil to avoid over-watering or prolonged drought.
Full light
Succulents need plenty of light for photosynthesis and growth. Therefore, it is important to ensure that succulents can get enough light time to avoid long-term exposure to low light environment.
If your succulents are kept indoors, then you can choose to place them near a window or use a plant fill light to supplement the light.
Suitable temperature
Succulents have certain temperature requirements. In winter, we should pay attention to warm measures to avoid the succulent plants by low temperature freezing damage; In summer, attention should be paid to cooling measures to avoid high temperature and heat damage to succulents.
Change pot and soil regularly
As succulents grow and develop, their roots will gradually spread throughout the pot. Therefore, changing the pot and soil regularly is essential for the growth of succulents.
In general, it is necessary to change the pot and soil of succulents every one to two years. When changing the pot and soil, pay attention to choosing the pot and soil suitable for the growth of succulents, and ensure that there are no germs and pests in the new soil.
Pay attention to ventilation
Ventilation is also very important for the growth of succulents. To keep the indoor air circulation, avoid succulents in a closed environment for a long time.
On days when the weather is clear and the temperature is right, succulents can be placed outside or on a balcony for ventilation and light.
Timely control of pests and diseases
Check the leaves, branches and roots of succulents regularly for signs of pests and diseases. Once the problem of pests and diseases is found, measures should be taken in time to prevent and control them.
Pests and diseases can be controlled by physical methods (such as catching pests manually, cutting off diseased branches, etc.) or chemical methods (such as spraying pesticides, etc.). However, pay attention to the selection of pesticides and methods suitable for succulents, and use them correctly according to the methods on the instructions.
Conclusion
The blight of succulents is not an irreversible disaster. As long as we understand the causes of their blight and take the right measures to save them, there is a chance that succulents can be brought back to life and vitality. At the same time, it is also very important to prevent the wilt of succulents from daily maintenance. Hopefully, this article will provide you with a detailed “rebirth guide” to help you successfully rescue dead succulents and allow them to thrive under your care.
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