- This post will explain what has to be done before we put them in a new planter.
- Succulents require soil as well, and this article will show you many types of soil and their composition as well as how to use them.
The following tips are not only for Korean succulents but also for other sorts of succulents.
Make Sure Your Succulents Get Enough Light
Depending on the type, succulents need six hours of sunlight each day because they are light-loving plants. Succulents that have just been planted may need to be gradually introduced to full sun exposure or shaded with a sheer curtain because they can burn if left in direct sunlight.
Winter
Succulents look their best in winter as long as there is a sufficient temperature difference between day and night and adequate lighting. It’ll take on color. Succulents benefit greatly from the Full Spectrum LED Grow Light as a result. The leaves would be incredibly fat and they would be really attractive.
During the coldest part of winter, avoid watering them. Water in the bright sun during midday. Every 12 to 20 days, I normally water it.
Spring and Autumn
Succulent maintenance is easiest in the spring and fall. Give them some unobstructed sunlight. Make sure to water them once a week, making sure to soak the soil completely. Utilizing planters with drainage holes would be quite beneficial. Succulents would benefit from the mixed soil. Here are some suggestions for sunbathing succulents.
Summer
We should be aware of the sun in the morning when the temperature is higher than 33 degrees. Don’t set the succulents afire (Here are tips for what you should do if you burn your succulents). Extremely high temperatures are harmful. The plants can be burned, and eventually they will perish.
Spray a little water at night to stop this, but make sure you have sufficient ventilation! If not, it’s simple to go ill and obtain black rot. The best time to water is in the evening. Keep them out of the wet for a few days. Although the odd rain is excellent for them, place them in the sunlight after it has rained. In other words, keep them out of the sun for extended periods of time, keep the rain at bay, avoid locking them inside for extended periods of time, and maintain excellent ventilation. If not, it will perish and develop black roots and leaves.
Succulents are simple to maintain, although it would appear not. However, if you give them a lot of love and care, they will develop into something beautiful and robust!
How are succulents grown in Korea?
Korean succulents are low maintenance and require little upkeep. Here are some things to think about when caring for these succulents.
Watering Schedule
These Korean succulents don’t require excessive watering or submersion, just as other succulent types. They must be properly watered in accordance with their needs.
The soak and dry process must be used for it. This technique is the best way to water succulents, and I use it for my own plants.
Only once the dirt has dried fully do you need to water them. To find out, stick your fingers into the ground and feel for dryness before thinking about watering.
Watering them once a week is the alternative method. Another excellent method for watering succulents is this one. However, the soak and dry method will enable you to fully comprehend the watering needs of succulents.
Give them Light
Succulents are desert plants that thrive in harsh climates because they enjoy light. Since they are hybrids, Korean succulents also prefer to grow in the sun.
They must be exposed to light for at least two to three hours each day. While some succulent species require five to six hours of sunshine per day, Korean succulents thrive in partial sunlight.
Keep them close to the windows so they can receive dappled light all day. You can think about keeping them under grow lights or standard LED lights if you reside in an area where sunshine isn’t an option.
If you have the money, invest in grow lights; otherwise, regular LED lights will work just as well. In the winter, I keep my succulents under the lights at night and near the windows during the day.
Fast Draining Potting Soil
When you buy Korean succulents, they frequently come without soil, so you’ll need to pot them in a decent potting soil with quick drainage.
Give the roots time to settle in the soil by not watering them for at least a week. Consider using fast-draining potting soil, which flushes all extra water from the soil and only holds moisture.
This prevents the roots from decaying due to overwatering. This kind of soil dries out much more quickly and keeps succulents healthy.
You can also combine a third of each of the following ingredients to create your own potting mix: soil, perlite, and cocopeat. This potting soil is nutrient-rich and quick to drain.
Pots with drainage holes
Long periods of sitting in water injure succulents and encourage rotting, which they dislike. Therefore, it’s crucial to have pots with drainage holes bottom when using fast-draining soil.
Such pots keep the soil and roots dry by flushing away all the extra water from the pot. Succulents thrive healthily in this type of mix because it has an overall effective drainage system.
Need sunlight or just light for succulents?
Ensure That Your Succulents Receive Enough Lighting Depending on the type, succulents need six hours of sunlight each day because they are light-loving plants. You might need to gradually expose newly planted succulents to full sun exposure or give shade with a translucent screen because they can burn in direct sunshine.
How are indoor succulents cared for?
Watering is the main challenge that novice succulent growers encounter while trying to keep their plants alive indoors. So much so that I’ve written a whole ebook and an entire post about watering succulents. You can read the two together here.
It’s significant! Surprisingly, succulents require a lot of water to survive. They require less watering than the majority of indoor plants do, though.
I wouldn’t go so far as to say that succulents seldom ever require water, though. So, here’s the situation…
Succulents enjoy having their roots well wet, but they also dry out quickly. The soil was then irrigated once more after drying up for a few days.
Succulents can be kept alive temporarily by being lightly sprayed with water, but if you want them to thrive, you need to use the “soak and dry method.”
Additionally, be aware that during their dormant stage, succulents don’t require as much water. This typically occurs during the colder months of the year. They require less water because they aren’t actively growing.
People who think their succulents are dying because the leaves are drooping and shriveling up frequently email me. Here’s a little secret: Succulent lower leaves will eventually shrivel up and die, just like all other plants.
Only if the topmost or most recent leaves on your succulent are shriveling should you be concerned about dying leaves. You shouldn’t be concerned if it only affects the stems that are closest to the soil at the bottom.
When do I plant succulent leaves in the ground?
The majority of succulents require several months to reach “normal size,” but some can take up to a year. In other words, while this technique isn’t particularly quick, it is effective.
Put soil over the roots as soon as you notice them. They’ll stay cool and have access to water in this way. Continue watering to keep the soil moist.
With the mother leaf, nothing needs to be done. The mother leaf will start to wither and die as the baby succulent grows. The mother leaf will naturally fall off and split from the baby leaf in this situation, which is completely normal.
When this occurs, keep giving the young succulent plenty of water. After that, you can transfer it to another pot or put it in a different arrangement after it has a strong root system and is developing on its own.
Here, you can see how I plant my offspring from propagation:
Although they are technically capable of being repotted at any time, I advise waiting until the newborn is at least an inch in diameter. The newborn should have a strong root system as well.
Make sure to provide adequate water for the baby to continue growing once it has moved into its new habitat.
What You’ll Need:
- slicing shears
- gardening mitts (for handling spiny varieties)
- a little trowel
- potting soil for cacti and succulents
- jars with sufficient drainage holes
Remove Some Leaves or Behead
Take a few leaves at random from your succulent plant, gently twisting each one off the stem without breaking it.
These can be cut off the bottom of the stem, which will be discarded, when it begins to grow lanky.
To remove a specific leaf from a plant, such as a Christmas cactus, you might need to use scissors.
If you’re “beheading,” cut the stem of the plant head cleanly with your scissors or clippers about an inch below the lower leaves.
Plant
When roots start to form, either choose a site in your garden that is ideal for planting or fill well-draining containers of your choosing with potting material.
Sunshine and well-drained soil are ideal for succulent growth. They become paler in the absence of sunlight, and they rot in excess moisture.
When the sun is less powerful, such as in the early morning or late afternoon, plant in a sunny location.
To lift the cuttings above the edge of your container or garden surface, pile dirt higher. To stabilize the roots, gently tamp the earth down; do not water.
Water and Feed
It’s time to buy a succulent/cactus food at this stage, such as Miracle-Gro Succulent Plant Food, which is sold on Amazon. administer as directed by the manufacturer.
Succulents can also be propagated via cuttings that are placed on top of potting soil and allowed to callus off so they can root themselves in the soil.
How come my succulent is getting so tall?
When they don’t receive enough sunshine, succulents swell out. The succulent will first begin to turn and bend in the direction of the light source.
As it grows, the leaves will spread farther apart, making the plant taller.
The leaves are often smaller and paler in color than usual. The succulent will typically turn green or lose the strength of its original color when it is not exposed to sunshine.
This Echeveria ‘Lola’ is beginning to bend toward the light, and it isn’t quite as colorful as it was when I took the photo for the post about top dressings.
The majority of the time, this will occur when succulents are cultivated indoors, but it can also occur outside when succulents are exposed to too much shadow.