Greenery is all the rage this year in weddings, so it is no surprise that SG Wedding Favor succulents have been a popular favor choice. Not only do they add to a venue’s beauty, but guests will benefit from the long-term health benefits like improved air quality, healing properties, and increase productivity. They also require little care which is ideal for busy people. If you intend to order succulents as wedding favors, here are a few care tips guests should know.
1. Watering Routines Vary By Season
If you have ever tried to grow a plant, you know it is difficult unless you are a person who has a green thumb. For the rest of the world who just cannot get the watering routine down, it requires a bit of consistency. In the fall and winter, plants need the energy to grow. In the spring and summer, they need more water than in other months where they are in resting state. When the top inch of soil is dry, you will want to add water. Be careful, though, as too much will cause them to die from overwatering. Do not use a spray bottle as it will cause the leaves of the succulent to become moldy and brittle.
2. Succulents Need Direct Sunlight
Baby succulents tend to singe in sunlight, so if you get one just beginning to grow, introduce it to sunlight in short intervals. You should also rotate them so that both sides get enough of the sun’s energy. If they begin to lean, it is a sign that you need to place them in a spot that has more direct sunlight. Your guests will need to make sure their adult succulents get at a minimum of six hours of indirect sunlight every day to thrive.
3. Clean Succulents
Succulents will pick up dust and environmental debris, so it is easy for plant surfaces to become dirty. Gently wipe each leaf and spine with a wet cloth or a soft-bristled paintbrush to remove anything sitting on the surface as it will hamper its proper growth.
4. Use The Right Soil If Transplanting Your Succulent
As your succulent grows, you will need to transplant it to a bigger pot. The best time for repotting is during the summer months. A pot should have holes on the bottom to prevent over-watering. You should also use soil specifically for cactuses or a mix of perlite, sand, and pumice. You may also use a bit of fertilizer but be mindful not to use too much as it can make a cactus weak. You also only want to use fertilizer in the spring and summer months when in a growing pattern. Be very careful when transplanting them as the roots tend to be vulnerable. Easy hands will ensure you do not disturb the roots.
5. Watch For Insects And Bugs
Insects and bugs should only be an issue when they are outdoors. If gnats are a problem indoors, be aware that they love overwatered succulents. You can use a natural repellant of alcohol and water (seven parts to three ratios) to remove larvae. You will also need to isolate them so that they do not harm other succulent plants.
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