Succulent plants, with their unique form and tenacious vitality, have won the favor of many plant lovers. However, sometimes for a variety of reasons, we may accidentally uproot succulents. Do you feel overwhelmed by this situation? Don’t worry, this article will provide you with an exhaustive guide on how to replant uprooted succulents and bring them back to life.
Preliminary Treatment: Inspection And Pruning
The first thing to do when you find a succulent uprooted is to stay calm and then carefully examine the roots and leaves of the plant. Observe for obvious damage, such as broken roots, withered leaves, etc.
1. Pruning roots: For damaged roots, proper pruning is required. Using clean scissors or blades, cut off any broken or rotten roots. When trimming, make sure the cut is smooth to avoid causing more damage.
2. Clean the leaves: check whether the leaves are complete, and clean up the withered or damaged leaves in time. This helps reduce the burden on the plant after replanting and promotes its better growth.
3. Disinfection treatment: After pruning, the roots and leaves can be soaked and disinfected with diluted carbendazim solution to prevent bacterial infection. Soak for about 10-15 minutes, then remove to dry.
Choose The Right Pot And Soil
When replanting succulents, choosing the right pot and soil is crucial.
1. Pot selection: Succulent plants have developed roots and need good breathability POTS to support their growth. Ceramic POTS, plastic POTS and other POTS with good permeability are a good choice.
At the same time, the size of the pot should also be selected according to the size and growth of the succulent plant to ensure that the plant has enough room to grow.
2. Soil preparation: Succulent plants have relatively high requirements for soil, requiring good water permeability and good air permeability. It can be prepared with peat soil, perlite, vermiculite and other materials, while adding an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer to provide sufficient nutrients. When preparing the soil, make sure that the pH of the soil is maintained between 6.0 and 7.0 to accommodate the growth needs of succulents.
Replanting And Maintenance
1. Watering management: The leaves of succulents are thicker and can store a lot of water, so they do not need to be watered frequently. In general, water it every other week or so. At the same time, pay attention to the difference in the amount of watering in summer and winter. In summer, it is necessary to increase the watering frequency appropriately to meet the growth needs of plants; In winter, reduce the frequency of watering to prevent plants from freezing. Watering should follow the principle of “see dry see wet” to avoid excessive water causing root rot.
2. Light management: Succulents need plenty of light to grow properly. Therefore, keep it in a sunny place. If light is insufficient, consider using artificial light sources to supplement it. However, be careful not to expose succulents to strong direct sunlight, so as not to cause harm to them. In the summer, when the temperature is high, the sun can be properly shaded to prevent the plants from being sunburned.
3. Temperature management: Succulents prefer warm environments and are more afraid of freezing. The optimum growth temperature is between 20-30℃. Pay attention to cooling when the high temperature in summer, you can reduce the temperature by shading, ventilation and other ways; In winter, it is necessary to keep warm, and the temperature cannot be lower than 5 ° C to prevent plants from freezing to death because the temperature is too low.
4. Fertilizer management: Succulents do not require much fertilizer. During the growing season, fertilizer can be applied every two months or so, using a special fertilizer for succulents containing high phosphorus and low nitrogen. Do not over-fertilize or you may cause damage to succulents. When applying fertilizer, we should follow the principle of “thin fertilizer and frequent application” to avoid excessive one-time fertilization leading to plant root burning.
Pest Control
Succulents may also encounter problems with pests and diseases as they grow. Therefore, it is necessary to check the growth of plants regularly, and take timely measures to prevent and control diseases and pests once they are found.
1. Black rot: Black rot is usually caused by a fungal infection caused by too wet or too much water. After the disease, the stems and leaves appear black rot, which eventually leads to the death of the plant. The control method is to remove the infected parts of the plant and apply carbendazim or chlorothalonil for disinfection. Also sterilize or replace the soil.
2. Anthracnose: Anthracnose occurs in the hot and humid season, the early onset of the leaves appear brown small patches, and then slowly expand into a round or oval. Prevention is to prevent the rain to prevent infection; Maintain ventilation; The control was carried out by spraying 70% methylthiomycin wettable powder with 1000 times water.
3. Sooty disease: sooty disease occurs when dark brown mildew appears on the surface of the leaves, which gradually expands until the leaves are completely covered by mildew. The prevention method is to maintain ventilation; Cut off water and isolate diseased plants; Use carbendazim, Bordeaux liquid or 70% methyl thiobacillam wettable powder 1000 times liquid spray for control.
4. Rust spot disease: Rust spot disease is mostly caused by rust bacteria infestation caused by poor basin soil or long-term poor ventilation. The prevention method is to strengthen ventilation; Avoid watering the top of the plant; Carbendazim and mancozeb can be used alternately for prevention and treatment.
5. Powdery mildew: powdery mildew is caused by large soil humidity and poor ventilation. The prevention method is to cut off water in time to prevent infection; The control was carried out by spraying with 1:1000 times solution of amamioxetin.
6. Scale insects: Scale insects feed on the SAP of succulent stems and leaves resulting in poor plant growth. The prevention method is to put an appropriate amount of powder in the medium for prevention each time the pot is turned over; When the number of scale insects is small, it can be removed with tweezers or a brush. When the number is long, it can also be used to spray 800 ~ 1000 times liquid.
7. Red spider: Red spider will cause the leaves appear yellow brown spots or become yellow and fall off. The prevention method is to spray with 40% dicofol 1000 ~ 1500 times liquid.
8. Whiteflies: Whiteflies feed on the SAP of succulent plant leaves, causing the leaves to turn yellow and fall off. The prevention method is to improve the ventilation environment; At the early stage of the insect infestation, it can be sprayed with 1000 ~ 2000 times of 40% dimethoate emulsion or 500 times of malathion. After 2 days of continuous use, rinse with strong water spray.
Precautions
Avoid standing water: While succulents can tolerate dry conditions, too much standing water can harm the plant. Therefore, pay attention to water control when watering to avoid excessive water. At the same time, if it is found that there is water in the basin, it should be poured out in time to avoid plant root rot.
1. Ventilation: A good ventilation environment is conducive to the growth of succulents, and can avoid the occurrence of some diseases and pests. In indoor maintenance, indoor air circulation should be kept as far as possible to avoid wet and high temperature environment.
2. Regular pruning: The leaves of succulents are constantly growing and shedding, so they need regular pruning and finishing. Pruning can remove withered leaves and diseased branches to keep the plant in a healthy state.
3. Don’t overfertilize: Although succulents need a certain amount of nutrients to grow, overfertilizing can cause damage to the plant. Therefore, pay attention to the right amount when fertilizing, and the amount of fertilizer can be determined according to the growth of succulents and soil quality. At the same time, do not use too strong fertilizer to avoid damage to the plant.
4. Do not put in too dark environment: Although succulents have high requirements for light, if they are placed in too dark environment, it will affect the normal growth of the plant. Therefore, place it in a sunny place or use an artificial light source to provide plenty of light.
Breeding Methods
Propagation methods for succulents include sowing, decapitation, leaf insertion, or branching. For uprooted succulents, if the root system is severely damaged, you can consider using decapitation or leaf insertion to reproduce.
1. Decapitation propagation: Cut off the healthy branches at the top of the succulents, dry the wounds and insert them into new POTS of soil. Keep the soil moist and place it in a well-ventilated environment until it takes root. The rooting time is about 2-3 weeks.
2. Leaf propagation: Pick the healthy leaves of succulents, dry the wounds and place them in a cool and light-scattering place. Wait for the leaves to take root and germinate before transplanting into new basin soil. Leaf propagation takes a relatively long time to root and requires patience.
Conclusion
Although uprooted succulents have experienced a “rebirth” challenge, they can still be revitalized and thrive as long as they master the right planting and maintenance methods. I hope this article can provide you with helpful help and guidance to make your succulent journey more smooth and enjoyable!
