jeudi 14 avril 2016

Secrets To Growing Succulents Indoors

By Michelle Nelson


It is not always easy to grow any type of a plant without the necessary knowledge and skill and this is the reason why they mostly die off immaturely. This can be the same result when you attempt to plant succulents without having any knowledge on how to do it well. Below are some useful secrets on growing succulents that you should follow when you want to grow them in the right manner indoors.

They thrive well in dry air and hence you ought to labor to provide them with this dry air. If you live in areas where the climate is humid then you should consider letting them dry off completely in between watering. They have spongy leaves that enable them to hold enough water for the plant to survive on which is an adaptation they have undergone to enable them survive in deserts.

Ensure that they will be exposed to sunshine often daily since they thrive well when they get lots of sunlight. You should make sure that you do not place them in rooms that are dimly-lit as they will start stretching out and bend in search of sunlight and you should therefore change their positions. Ensure that you place them in conditions that are almost like the conditions they are used to in dry areas.

In order to grow them indoors well without them dying off you should consider experimenting with different kinds of these plants. They are not always the same as some will, thrive well indoors while others may not do so well. It is advisable to start experimenting with those that have big green leaves as their chances of surviving are higher than the purple, gray or blue leaved succulents.

Ensure that they are able to breathe easily while indoors by ensuring that they have adequate space to breathe. They are only able to survive well in crowded compositions when outside but when it gets to indoors the situation gets tricky. Space them well in order for every plant to enjoy the maximum sunlight exposure.

When selecting the pots to plant them in ensure that you settle for the ones that come with a good hole at the bottom for drainage purposes. Make sure that you also choose the soils that have the best drainage to avoid instances where they become soggy at all. Consult wide in order to know the right soil to purchase and use for the planting purpose.

As far as watering these plants is concerned, you should only do it when the soil gets dry. This could be once in a week when the weather is very hot and this rate should be decreased slowly as the weather cools with time. You should also take great care when watering to ensure that you only water the soil and not the plant as it is possible to leave some water on the leaves which could cause rotting or ugly marks.

Succulents are bothered by few diseases or pests. Whenever you notice any aphids or mealy bugs ensure that you eradicate them using proper insecticide. Ensure that you desist from mulching these plants with moist leaf litter as pebbles or stones are the best to use.




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