Details on how to grow succulents from AZ for beginners

Succulents belong to many different genera and come from many parts of the world. The similarity between these plants is their ability to withstand drought for a long time, need little water as well as simple care regime. This plant has many different shapes, sizes and colors, so it is very popular in decorating desks, offices or many other spaces.

It is estimated that there are about 60 families of succulents with nearly 400 species. Of which, about 90% of succulents are distributed in hot regions near the equator such as Mexico, South America, Australia and Africa. In addition, there are also some special types of succulents living in cold climates such as Japan, Russia, Korea… that can be grown in Da Lat.

In Vietnam, because the hobby of growing succulents has been around for a long time, the number of varieties of succulents available is very diverse. The most popular ones can be mentioned as brown stone lotus, Buddha stone lotus, umbrella stone lotus, jade stone lotus, jade stone lotus, Thai stone lotus, dragon’s claw lotus… New to learning about growing succulents can choose these types to start.

As shared above, how to grow succulents will depend on each type of plant. Here are suggestions for those who are just starting out:

The first stage when buying succulents is very important. If you take care of it properly, after this time the tree will grow very well. How to grow succulents when newly purchased are as follows:

• During the first 1-2 weeks, you should place the plant in a place with lots of light, avoid intense heat.

• At first, because the roots have not yet recovered, you need to pay attention not to water or water very little at the edge of the pot. This avoids root rot and helps the plant get used to the climate in your area.

• For potting soil, you can use prepared soil or mix it with crushed gravel in a ratio of 50-50 to ensure drainage for plants.

To increase the aesthetics of the succulent plant, many people choose to combine several types in the same pot. Basically, this way of growing succulents is similar to growing each type individually. What you need to pay attention to is to choose a pot with a drainage hole at the bottom of the pot to avoid too much moisture in the soil, causing the roots to stagnate. In addition, the size of the pot also needs to match the size of the plant.

To plant succulents, you put the prepared soil in about ⅔ pot, then place the succulent plant in the soil. Use your hand to hold the plant in place, with the other hand, add more soil to the mouth of the pot to fix the plant. Then you proceed to spray water to add moisture to the soil.

The way to grow mini succulents is similar to the big ones. However, you need to pay attention to choose the right size pot as well as the amount of water to avoid affecting the growth of the plant.

In essence, succulents are plants that do not need much water. Therefore, the way to grow aquatic succulents needs to meet certain standards.

• First, you need to prepare the succulent plant by cutting off the roots and cleaning the base, placing it in a cool place for the plant to start sprouting roots. Regarding the succulent plant pot, you should choose a transparent pot to easily monitor the growth of the roots.

• To proceed with planting, you put clean water in the pot. Then use a sheet of plastic or foam cut to the size of the pot’s mouth, cut holes to attach the lotus stem to help the plant stand firm and not be submerged in water. Make sure the roots just touch the water.

• For this way of growing succulents, you do not need to fertilize the plant. However, it is necessary to change the clean water regularly to ensure good plant growth.

Currently, buying pots for growing succulents is very easy with a variety of shapes. However, it makes a lot more sense to make a pot yourself.

The simplest way is to recycle old household items such as glasses, cups, cups, old and broken bowls to make pots. Stone lotus does not require the depth of the pot, so most can be used to grow plants. However, you need to pay attention to pre-punch holes in the bottom of the pot to ensure drainage when planting.

Stone lotus has the ability to grow very well. Therefore, you can easily propagate succulents at home with leaves from the mother plant. Proceed as follows:

• You choose healthy, pest-free succulents to make seedlings.

• Proceed to separate the old leaves from the mother plant to start the propagation process. Note that the leaves after separation must be intact, the axillary part of the leaves after separation should stick to the leaves to ensure the ability to sprout. Leaves after separation should be placed in a cool, ventilated place. The purpose of this is to dry the area just split, avoiding damage to the leaves.

• Next, you need to prepare suitable soil for growing succulents.

• After you have fully prepared, you put the separated stone lotus leaves into the earthen pot. During this time, you should not water too often. If the soil is too dry, mist the surface to moisten. Note do not pour water directly on the succulent leaves to avoid waterlogging.

• After about 2 weeks, the seedlings have started to develop. You continue to monitor and place the plant in a cool, well-lit place. After about 2 months when the plant is solid, you can bring it outside if you want.

In addition to mastering how to grow succulents, you need to note some of the following issues for good growth:

• Make sure the plant has enough light to grow.

• If growing succulents indoors, you should rotate the plant often so that all sides are exposed to the same light.

• Each season of the year, the temperature and humidity will be different. Therefore, you need to pay attention to seasonal watering to avoid waterlogging.

• To water the succulents, you should only water the soil. Avoid misting, which can make roots brittle and leaves more susceptible to mold.

• Keep the leaves clean by dusting the surface regularly, helping the plant grow better.

Soil for succulents plays a very important role in the growth of plants. Therefore, you need to pay attention to choosing the right soil besides learning how to grow succulents. The best soil mix includes: rice husk ash + cow manure, ash + sandy soil + cow manure or similar soils with good drainage.

• Not enough light: Stone lotus is a plant native to arid regions where the sun shines almost all year round. Therefore, they need about 6-8 hours of light per day. If there is too little light, the plant may grow slowly or not produce the right color as expected.

• Over-watering: As you know, succulents don’t need a lot of water. If watered more than necessary, the plant is very susceptible to waterlogging and damage.

• Using unsuitable soil: Soil for growing succulents must have good drainage. Soils that are too fertile and rich in moisture will not be suitable for growing succulents.

• Pots without drainage holes: Pots for growing succulents must have drainage holes. Otherwise, the plant will not have enough air to breathe and standing water will rot the roots.

In fact, how to grow succulents is not too difficult. You only need to meet 3 main factors: soil, water and light, then the plant will grow healthy. Wish you soon own as many types of stone lotus as you want!

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