How to deal with meat after buying it?
In recent years, succulents have become the first choice of many plant lovers due to their unique shapes and easy maintenance. However, after buying succulents, many people don’t know how to handle them to make them grow healthily. This article will introduce in detail the processing steps after buying succulents and provide some practical maintenance tips.
1. Processing steps after buying meat
1.Check plant health: First, carefully check the leaves, stems and roots of your succulent plants for signs of disease, insect damage or rot. Healthy plants have full leaves, bright colors, and well-developed root systems.
2.Clean up dead leaves and impurities: Use tweezers or a small brush to gently clean off the yellow leaves and soil or impurities attached to the plants to avoid breeding bacteria.
3.Trim and dry roots: If the succulent root system is too long or has rotten parts, you can trim it off with sterilized scissors, then place it in a ventilated place to dry for 1-2 days, and then pot it after the wound heals.
4.Choose the right potting soil: Succulents like loose and breathable soil. It is recommended to use special succulent soil or prepare your own (such as peat soil + perlite + vermiculite).
5.Planting in pots: Gently put the succulents into the pot, fill with soil and compact it to ensure the plant is stable. Do not water immediately after potting, wait 3-5 days before watering thoroughly.
2. Common problems and solutions for succulent maintenance
| question | Reason | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves turn yellow | Too much water or not enough light | Reduce watering frequency and increase lighting |
| Leaf shrinkage | Lack of water or damaged roots | Water properly and check whether the root system is healthy |
| Leggy stems | Insufficient light | Increase lighting time or use fill light |
| pests and diseases | Poor ventilation or high humidity | Improve ventilation and spray pesticides |
3. Precautions for maintaining succulents
1.light: Succulents need sufficient light, at least 4-6 hours a day. Proper shade is required to avoid exposure to the sun during high temperatures in summer.
2.watering: Succulents are drought-tolerant, and watering should follow the principle of “dry thoroughly and water thoroughly”. Reduce watering frequency in winter to avoid root rot.
3.temperature: The suitable growth temperature for succulents is 15-25℃. In winter, you need to pay attention to cold protection and avoid temperatures below 5℃.
4.ventilation: Good ventilation environment can prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases, especially in summer and rainy season.
4. Succulent reproduction techniques
Succulents can be propagated through leaf cuttings, cuttings and divisions. The following are common breeding methods:
| Breeding method | Operation steps | success rate |
|---|---|---|
| leaf cuttings | Place healthy leaves flat on the soil surface and keep them moist | 70%-80% |
| Cuttings | Cut stem sections, dry them and insert them into the soil | 80%-90% |
| ramets | Separate the lateral buds and plant them individually | More than 90% |
5. Summary
Although succulents are easy to maintain, the handling steps and daily maintenance after purchase are equally important. By checking the plants, pruning and drying the roots, choosing appropriate potting soil, and paying attention to details such as lighting, watering, and ventilation, you can help succulents grow healthily. In addition, mastering breeding skills can also make your family full of succulent offspring. Hope this article helps you take better care of your succulents!
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