How to care for spring sprouts and succulents? Cultivation methods and precautions

Spring sprout is a plant of the Crassulaceae family and the Sedum genus. Its leaves are long oval, with a convex back. The leaves are yellow-green in color with red tips. When well-maintained, the leaves are bright in color and can even turn into bright yellow jelly color, making it very ornamental.

Spring sprout succulent cultivation

1. Soil

The root system of Spring Sprout Succulent is not well developed, and it has high requirements for soil. It is not suitable for growing in heavy and compacted soil. Loose and breathable soil should be provided. When preparing the soil, you can use a mixture of peat, perlite, medical stone, and Akadama to increase air permeability and drainage.

2. Sunlight

   During the maintenance period of the spring sprout variegated succulent, it is important to maintain good sunlight exposure to ensure that it is exposed to sufficient light and to avoid excessive growth of branches and leaves, otherwise the variegation phenomenon may disappear.

3. Watering

   Spring sprout succulents are relatively drought-resistant, but they cannot lack water during the growth period. Attention should be paid to alternating between dry and wet conditions, and sufficient water should be given after the soil is dry. During the period of vigorous growth, the amount of water required is greater, so water should be given in time. During the period of slow growth, pay attention to water control.

Precautions for the maintenance of spring sprouts

After the spring sprouts are variegated, they are not heat-resistant or cold-resistant. If the temperature is too high in summer, the plants will suffer from black rot and waterlogging. Therefore, they should be placed in a cool and ventilated place. In winter, the spring sprouts variegated succulents should be placed indoors and the room temperature should be controlled above 5 degrees to help the plants survive the winter safely.