When planting succulent plants in pots, pay close attention to the roots so that the plants can live comfortably and grow quickly to fill the pot!

Umbrella-shaped root succulents, how to plant them in pots

The roots of some succulents are umbrella-shaped, with thick main roots and white roots growing around them. How do you plant succulents with this kind of root system in pots?

1. Let the succulents ride on the conical soil

First fill the flowerpot with soil, then pile the soil into a cone shape, let the succulents ride on the top of the cone and spread out the roots. Then fill the flowerpot with soil and plant the succulents. This way, the roots of the succulents will go deep into the soil and adapt to the new environment more quickly.

2. Which succulents have umbrella-shaped roots?

The roots of many succulent plants in the Crassulaceae family are umbrella-shaped, such as the Crassulaceae, the Yamato Kinkan, etc. Flower lovers can use the method of piling up conical soil to pot them.

Carrot roots are fleshy, so you need to plant them like this

The roots of some succulents are thick and long, and they grow very well, just like radishes. How do you plant these succulents in pots?

1. Choose a larger flower pot

For this kind of thick and long succulent roots, it is best to choose a Vientiane pot, which is a relatively deep pot that is shaped like an inverted trumpet. Such a pot can provide enough growth space for the roots, allowing the succulents to grow quickly and well.

2. Spread the roots in the soil

First, put a layer of soil at the bottom of the pot, about 2-4 cm thick, let the roots spread out in the soil and not entangle with each other. Hold the succulent with one hand and fill the pot with soil with the other hand until the soil is full.

3. Which succulents are radish roots?

Most of the succulent Haworthias have thick and long carrot roots, such as Jade Dew, Vanderbilt, Jade Fan, etc. Flower lovers should try Huahua’s method when planting them in pots.

How to plant succulent plants with few roots

Some succulents have very few roots. What should we pay attention to when potting them? Come and see!

1. Use slightly moist soil

For succulent plants with very few roots, when potting them, choose moist soil, which should not be too dry or too wet, just slightly moist.

2. Dig a hole in the pot soil and plant directly

It is relatively simple to plant succulents with few roots. First, fill the pot with soil, then dig a hole according to the size of the roots and bury the roots of the succulents in it!

3. Which fleshy plants have fewer roots?

Rosette succulents generally have fewer roots, such as the Alocasia odora that is common among flower lovers.

How to pot old succulent plants without roots

Some old succulent plants have no roots. If you want them to quickly adapt to the environment and grow big white roots, you need to plant them in the pots this way!

1. Dry the wound of the old pile

Before potting, place the old stump in a well-ventilated place to dry the root wounds. For succulents with thicker stems, dry them for a few more days to prevent the wounds from being infected by bacteria in the soil.

2. Fill the flower pot with 1/2 of soil

First pour half soil into the flowerpot. The soil can be a mixture of peat soil and vermiculite. This kind of soil is loose and breathable, which can allow succulents to take root quickly. Let the bottom of the succulent touch the soil, then fill the pot with soil.

3. Water thoroughly once

After planting the succulents, water them thoroughly to allow them to absorb enough water. This method of potting belongs to the "deep burial method", which allows the stem to grow more new roots and allows the succulents to "gain a firm foothold" in the soil!

Look carefully at the root system before potting.

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