Should I water my succulents at the roots or on the leaves?

Many people are not particularly clear about the cultivation of succulents. For example, when it comes to watering, many people are troubled by whether to water the roots or the leaves. Let's talk about which is better, watering the roots or the leaves.

Should I water my succulents at the roots or on the leaves?

1. Should I water my succulents at the roots or on the leaves?

Many people who grow succulents don’t know how to water them, whether to water them at the roots or on the leaves. It is best to water succulents at the roots rather than on the leaves.

2. Why can’t you water succulents on the leaves?

First of all, because succulents are native to desert areas such as South Africa, they are very drought-resistant plants. If you water them because they seem to be lacking water, it is easy for them to be damaged by too much water. Succulents can be watered more appropriately in summer, but it is still better to water the roots.

3. Precautions for watering succulent plants

In addition to watering at the roots, you should also pay attention to the fact that in summer when the air is humid, you don’t need to water much, especially at noon. In summer, the ambient temperature is high at noon. Succulents can withstand high temperatures, but they cannot withstand high humidity at the same time. If you water them at noon in summer, it may cause a high temperature and high humidity environment, which succulents cannot stand.