Grazes in the house may seem easy to manage, but a small mistake is enough to spoil them irreparably. Here are seven common mistakes that risk compromising their health.
The Succulent interior They fascinate for their simple aesthetic and the fame of “indestructible” plants. Still, those who approach these plants lightly risk making choices that, even if they seem harmless, are fatal. We tend to think that it is enough of a little light and little water to keep them alive. But is it really so simple?
Curious as the plants that come from the desert, resistant by naturethen have some whims when they are in the living room. It is believed to be easy, yet it is enough to put them in difficulty. There are those who place them in a corner just because they are fine with the furniture, without thinking about what really serves that plant. Treat them as ornaments, instead of living beings, is the error that is repeated most often. But these plants, with their particular structure and slow rhythms, require targeted attention. Some practices, if repeated over time, can compromise their balance, even without immediately noticing damage.
Too much water: the most common mistake with fatty plants
It is often believed that, to make them grow faster, just increase the frequency of watering. Nothing more risky. The succulents are real survival experts: water are held in reserve, well hidden between leaves and roots, ready to face long periods without a drop. But if the ground is always wet, the plant begins to suffocate. At that point, the risk that the roots begin to rot is really high.
An obvious signal? The leaves become soft, translucent or start falling. The problemhowever, is that when these symptoms appear, the roots are often already compromised. It is therefore better to let the soil dry completely between one watering and another. During the winter, then, many fatty plants go dormant and require even less water.
Wrong light: too much or too little
Another great classic: place The fatty plants in a dark corner because “decorative”. But without light, these plants begin to be hired, that is, to grow abnormally, rowing towards the nearest luminous source. The result? Pale leaves, elongated and devoid of compactness.
However, even aexcessive exposure It can do damage. In the summer months, the sun directed through the glass can cause real burns. The leaves are staining, dry out at the edges or become brown. The ideal is to find a well -enlightened point, perhaps close to a window with filtered light. Better to avoid sudden changes: a plant used to the shade should never be shifted abruptly in the full sun.
Inadequate soil: too compact or drain -free
Another often neglected detail concerns the land for fatty plants. Using simple universal soil, perhaps the same as the other home plants, is a mistake that can compromise drainage. The succulents roots need air, as well as drying quickly after irrigation.
Good substrate It must be light, well aerated and rich in draining materials such as large sand, perlite or pumice. On the market there are specific ready -made mixes, but they can also be prepared at home. The important thing is to avoid stagnation that, over time, weaken the plant until it rotates it.
The wrong vase can ruin everything
It often happens to choose the cutest pot, the one in enameled or worse ceramic still without holes. A real trap for the roots. The Occassers from the apartmentto live well, they need vases with perfect drainage. The terracotta, for example, is porous and helps to evaporate excess humidity.
Better avoid Too large containerswhich retain useless, or too small water, which compress the roots. Each plant needs space proportionate to its size, to grow without stress.
Too brusque environmental changes
Even if resistant, the succulent do not like twists and turns. Changing the position, temperature or humidity often can cause stress. A plant used to living in a wet bath will not like a sudden transfer in the dry and ventilated living room.
Plants they react slowlybut they do it. Leaves that fall, blocked growth or roots that stop expanding are signals not to be underestimated. When buying a new succulent, it is advisable to let it set for a few days before repotting it or exposing it to direct light.
Ignore parasites and mold
It is often thought that fatty plants are immune from parasites. In reality, they can be attacked by ladybugs, aphids or mushrooms, especially in conditions of excessive humidity or poor ventilation.
It takes little for prevent them: a weekly check, a few clean leaf with a dry cloth and the occasional use of natural products such as Neem oil. If you notice white spots, mold or insects, it is better to intervene immediately before the situation degenery.
Wrong repotting: too frequent or too rare
Finally, the repotting. You don’t need to do it every year, but not even ignore it forever. When the roots begin to get out of the hole of the vase or the plant seems “firm”, it is time for a new container. But be careful: the best time is spring, when the plant is ready to start again with growth.
During repotting, it is good Remove the old groundcheck the status of the roots and, if necessary, eliminate those gears or dry. A small controlled trauma that can make the difference between a stagnant plant and a full of vitality.
After all, cultivate fatty plants in the house It is not complicated, but requires attention and observation. It takes little to understand what they are trying to communicate. By avoiding these seven lethal errors, their minimal charm will be able to accompany the domestic spaces for a long time with discretion and beauty.
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