Selection and use of succulent flower pots

 The principle of choosing flower pots: The choice of flower pots has a general principle, "It is better to be small than big, and shallower than deep".

To put it simply, try to use flowerpots that are similar in size to the fleshy ones, rather small ones rather than over-large ones; rather use shallower flowerpots than deep ones.

So what is the theory of this principle?

Succulents are kept in a humid environment for a long time in summer, and it is easy to rot and become "boiled meat". Therefore, "it is better to be small than big, rather shallow than deep", in fact, to create a quick-drying environment for the fleshy root system.

The use of shallower pots can make the moisture in the soil volatilize and absorb faster. After watering, dryness can be restored in a short time, and the shallower pots have less water and more flesh consumes their own old The leaves are more powerful and can help the succulents to control the shape. This is one of the reasons why the small pot is also called the "control pot"

The size of the flower pot: The shape of the succulent seedlings is relatively small, and the root system is relatively shallow. Just choose a pot that is similar to the fleshy shape. Don't use deep pots for succulents, use shallow pots that are medium in size and fleshy. For the succulents of big old stakes and wizards, because the root system is particularly developed, old stake pots with a depth of more than 13cm can be used. However, it still depends on the size of the root system. The pot should be one circle larger than the root system, not too deep.

In fact, strong fleshy flesh can survive in almost any kind of flowerpot, but if you want to grow fleshy flesh, you need to understand the air permeability and water retention of the flowerpot, because this involves the problem of watering cycle.

Bisque-fired pots / terracotta pots: excellent air permeability and cheap, with fine pores on the pot wall, which is conducive to the decomposition of nutrients in the soil and moisture drainage. But also because the flowerpots of these materials are too breathable and have poor water retention, they may dry in half a day after being poured, so the watering cycle is very short, requiring 7 days or even 3 days.

White porcelain basin: It is very beautiful and has strong water retention, so the air permeability is relatively poor. Therefore, you must pay attention to the soil. There must be more particles. Because of the strong water retention, the watering cycle is relatively long, and it can even last half a month. Pour once a month.

Zisha basin: The air permeability is between the tile basin and the porcelain basin. In addition to the beauty and price of the purple sand basin, you need to pay special attention to the thickness of the basin wall. The thinner the purple sand basin, the stronger the air permeability. The thicker the basin wall has the same air permeability as the porcelain basin. So if you buy the purple sand basin, try to choose Thin