Where are the succulents? Balconies, windowsills, terraces, courtyards, there is always a place for it! Succulents have a wide variety and unique forms, which can show amazing effects in garden landscape. In addition, succulents are easy to maintain, extensive management, and can adapt to different growing environments, so they are favored. But where exactly do succulents grow? Balcony, windowsill, patio or patio? Let’s take a look!
Balcony
The balcony is the most common place for families to raise meat, after all, most of the flower friends are living in the building, and the balcony has become the best choice for raising meat. Balcony space is limited, raising meat on the balcony, you need to pay attention to the placement, and pay attention to ventilation, lighting, watering and other measures.
1. Balcony Orientation
East balcony: The east balcony can receive direct sunlight in the morning, but there is no sun after noon, and the light time is relatively short and the intensity is not high. For most succulents, the light intensity of the east balcony is enough, especially in summer, the sun at noon is not sun, very suitable for raising succulents.
South Sun Station: The light of the south Sun station is very sufficient, from morning to evening can receive direct sunlight, light time is long and intensity. In the south sun to raise meat, need appropriate shade, especially in the summer, otherwise it is easy to sunburn meat.
West balcony: The west balcony can receive direct sunlight in the afternoon, and the scorching sun at noon is basically out of reach. However, in the summer, the afternoon light of the west balcony is very strong, and it is necessary to pay attention to shade and ventilation, otherwise it is easy to have problems with meat.
North balcony: The north balcony basically can not get the sun, the light is very poor, not suitable for raising most of the fleshy, can only raise some of the light requirements are not high varieties, such as Yulu, twelve volumes, etc.
2. Balcony Space Utilization
Hanging type: For the balcony with limited space, you can raise meat by hanging type, which not only saves space, but also allows meat to receive more light. However, hanging meat needs to be supported to avoid falling.
Display type: Directly put the meat on the balcony windowsill or railings, which is the most common way to raise meat. However, it is necessary to pay attention to the placement and try to let the succulents receive even light.
Stepped: The use of stepped flower shelves to raise meat can make better use of the balcony space. The height of the stepped flower stand is different, which can allow the succulent to receive different degrees of light to meet the growth needs of different varieties.
3. Balcony Nourishing Meat Precautions
Ventilation: The balcony is meaty, and ventilation is crucial. If the ventilation is poor, it is easy to lead to the breeding of succulent diseases and pests. Therefore, it is necessary to open Windows frequently to ventilate and maintain air circulation.
Watering: The balcony raises meat, water to the right amount. Because the balcony is full of light, succulent growth is strong, and more water is needed. However, you can not blindly water, you need to decide the amount and frequency of watering according to the growth of succulent and weather conditions.
Rain prevention: The balcony raises fleshy, need to pay attention to rain prevention. In the rainy season, if there is too much rain, it is easy to lead to succulent growth, water, black rot and other problems. Therefore, it is necessary to move the fleshy to a place of shelter in time, or build a canopy on the balcony.
Window Sill
Window sills are also a good place to raise meat, especially for those who live in buildings and have limited balcony space, window sills can be used as a supplementary place to raise meat. However, windowsill to raise meat need to pay attention to some problems.
1. Sill Orientation
South-facing window sill: south-facing window sill light is very sufficient, suitable for raising most succulent. However, in the summer, you need to pay attention to proper shade to avoid succulent sunburn.
North window sill: The light of the north window sill is insufficient, and you can only raise some varieties with low light requirements, such as Yulu, twelve volumes, and so on.
East or west facing window sills: East or west facing window sills receive direct sunlight in the morning or evening, but no sun after noon. For most succulents, this light condition is sufficient. However, in the summer, the afternoon light of the west-facing windowsill is very strong, and attention needs to be paid to shade.
2. Sill Space Utilization
Display type: Directly put the meat on the windowsill, which is the most common way to raise meat. However, it is necessary to pay attention to the placement and try to let the succulents receive even light.
Hanging type: If the window sill space is limited, you can raise meat by hanging type. Using hanging planters or succulent hanging baskets to hang succulents in the air not only saves space, but also allows succulents to receive more light.
3. Windowsill Meat Precautions
Ventilation: Window sills are meaty, and ventilation is also crucial. If the ventilation is poor, it is easy to lead to the breeding of succulent diseases and pests. Therefore, it is necessary to open Windows frequently to ventilate and maintain air circulation.
Watering: The window sill raises fleshy, watering to the right amount. Due to the different lighting conditions of the window sills, the growth of succulents will also be different. Therefore, it is necessary to decide the amount and frequency of watering according to the growth of succulents and weather conditions.
Safety: The windowsill raises meat, need to pay attention to safety. If the height of the window sill is low, it is necessary to prevent the fleshy fall and hurt people. At the same time, care should be taken to prevent the meat from being destroyed by children or pets.
Terrace
The terrace is an ideal place to raise fleshy, spacious, light, good ventilation, very suitable for the growth of fleshy. However, there are also some problems that need to be paid attention to when the patio is loaded with meat.
1.Terrace Environment
Light: The terrace has plenty of light to meet most succulent growing needs. However, in the summer, you need to pay attention to proper shade to avoid succulent sunburn.
Ventilation: The ventilation conditions of the terrace are good, which is conducive to the growth of succulence and the control of diseases and pests.
Temperature: The temperature of the terrace is greatly affected by the external environment, and it is necessary to pay attention to warm and cool down measures. In winter, it is necessary to protect the fleshy from the cold; In summer, you need to prevent the succulents from overheating.
2. Terrace Space Utilization
Ground placement: Placing succulents directly on the floor of the terrace is the most common way to raise succulents. However, it is necessary to pay attention to the placement and try to let the succulents receive even light.
Set up a flower stand: If the patio space is large, you can set up a flower stand to raise meat. The different heights of the flower frames allow the succulents to receive different levels of light and ventilation.
Hanging: Use hanging planters or succulent hanging baskets to hang succulents in the air on the terrace, not only to save space, but also to allow succulents to receive more light and ventilation.
Precautions for raising meat on the terrace.
Drainage: The terrace is meaty and needs to pay attention to drainage. If the floor of the terrace is uneven or poorly drained, it is easy to lead to succulent water rotting roots. Therefore, it is necessary to build drainage systems on the terrace or choose breathable soil and flower POTS.
Windproof: The terrace raises meat, need to pay attention to windproof. In windy weather, it is necessary to move the meat to a sheltered place or fix it with a bracket in time to avoid the meat being blown down or blown down by the wind.
Bird prevention: The terrace is meaty and needs to pay attention to bird prevention. Some birds peck at meat or use it as nesting material. Therefore, it is necessary to build anti-bird nets on the terrace or use other methods to prevent bird infestation.
Courtyard
Courtyards are one of the best places to raise succulents, with plenty of space, light and ventilation to create a beautiful succulent garden. However, there are also some problems that need to be paid attention to in the garden.
1. Courtyard Environment
Light: The light in the courtyard is sufficient to meet the needs of most succulent growth. However, in the summer, you need to pay attention to proper shade to avoid succulent sunburn.
Ventilation: The ventilation conditions of the courtyard are good, which is conducive to the growth of succulence and the control of diseases and pests.
Soil: Yard soil may be poor or salinized and needs to be properly modified before it can be used for succulence. You can choose a soil with good air permeability or add organic fertilizer to improve the fertility of the soil.
2. Courtyard Space Utilization
Ground placement: Placing succulents directly on the ground in the courtyard is the most common way to raise succulents. However, it is necessary to pay attention to the placement, and try to let the succulents receive uniform light and ventilation conditions.
Set up a flower stand: Set up a flower stand in the yard to raise the succulents, which can allow them to receive more light and ventilation conditions. At the same time, flower shelves can also play a role in decorating the courtyard.
Set the landscape: Setting up succulent landscapes in the courtyard, such as succulent flower beds, succulent combination pot plants, etc., can make the courtyard more beautiful and interesting. However, it is necessary to pay attention to the collocation and layout of the landscape to avoid overcrowding or confusion.
3. Precautions For Raising Meat In The Courtyard
Drainage: The courtyard is meaty and needs to pay attention to drainage. If the ground of the courtyard is uneven or poorly drained, it is easy to lead to succulent water rotting roots. Therefore, it is necessary to build drainage systems in the yard or choose breathable soil and flower POTS.
Cold protection: In cold winter areas, the courtyard needs to pay attention to cold protection. You can build a greenhouse or take other measures to keep the meat from freezing.
Insect control: The courtyard is meaty, and it is necessary to pay attention to insect control. Insecticide spraying or other methods can be used regularly to control the breeding of pests and diseases. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to keeping the courtyard clean and tidy to avoid the breeding and spread of diseases and pests.
Succulent Plant Landscape
Succulents are not only suitable for individual potted viewing, but can also be used to create a variety of beautiful succulent landscapes. Succulent landscape can not only make the growth environment of succulents more beautiful and interesting, but also improve the decorative effect of home.
1. Succulent Combination Pot Plant
Choosing a breed: When choosing a succulent breed, it is important to pay attention to their growth habits and ornamental characteristics. Succulents of different shapes, colors and sizes can be combined to form a rich sense of hierarchy.
With the pot: The pot choice of succulent combination pot is also important. You can choose POTS of different shapes, colors and materials to match the succulents and form a unique style. At the same time, the size of the pot also needs to be selected according to the size and number of succulents.
Location: The location of the succulent combination pot needs to be selected according to lighting, ventilation and other conditions. In general, it needs to be placed in a well-lit, well-ventilated place to avoid succulents
Conclusion
In order for succulents to thrive, choosing the right planting location is crucial. They are suitable for planting in sunny, well-ventilated areas, such as balconies or windowsills, to ensure that they receive direct light for a few hours a day. At the same time, succulents prefer well-drained soil, so they need to consider the terrain when planting to avoid standing water. If indoor planting, pay attention to the adjustment of light and temperature, the use of good air permeability basin. In short, although fleshy is drought resistant, reasonable location and maintenance can still significantly enhance its ornamental value and vitality, so that the home is full of green and add interest to life.
