How to take care of succulent plants

Red dyed seed

Red dyed seed

Our succulent plants (also known as non-cacti succulents) are very decorative. Its cultivation is suitable for beginners, and they can be decorated inside the home by placing them in a room where they receive a lot of natural light.

Although they are very adaptable and resistant to living in desert climates, if they are not cared for correctly, their leaves tend to rot in a matter of very little time. So let’s see how succulent plants are cared for to keep them healthy and beautiful.

Echeveria derenbergensis

Echeveria derenbergensis

One of the most frequent and most difficult problems to control is irrigation. Succulents are very resistant to drought, because in their leaves they store the water that the roots absorb from the dew as well as from the rains that are falling. But they fear waterlogging, so it is important that they are planted using a very porous substrate. Depending on the climate, some people only use river sand with equal parts vermiculite, although if you prefer you can mix black peat and 50% perlite; this way, you will only have to water once or twice a week.

The more rainy the climate you have, the more porous the substrate will have to be, so the water can drain quickly and the plant will have no problems.

Aloe perfoliata

Aloe perfoliata

Succulents are sun-loving plants. Bearing this in mind, whenever possible they will be kept outside, directly exposed to the sun. However, If there are frosts in your area (-2ºC or lower) you should protect them inside the homein a very bright room and away from drafts. If you place it near a window, rotate the pot from time to time so that all sides of the plant receive the same amount of light.

Otherwise, they are very resistant to pests and diseases, but you have to watch the cottony mealybugs and, above all, the snails in rainy seasons.

With these tips you will have healthy succulents throughout the year. You have someone?

How to take care of succulent plants

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