1 . Succulents (多肉植物) are plants with parts that are thick and fleshy, usually to stay wet in hot and dry climates. They are easy to grow well.

Step 1

Get the pots ready. The actual pot size will depend on the size of the plant, neither too large nor too small.

*There should be 3 or more holes at the bottom of the pot. Clay (陶土) pots are the best.

*Fil1 of the pot with gravel (沙砾).

Step 2

Prepare your soil. If you don't want to use one of the ready-made succulent mixes available on the market, prepare your own.

Step 3

Succulents prefer bright light; therefore, place the pots in an area where there is plenty of sunlight. An ideal sun exposure will be from early morning to 12 noon during the summer.

Step 4

Fill the pots up to the desired level with the potting mix so that the tip of the roots will touch it Then, hold the plant carefully at the center of the pot, allow the roots to hang inside and place the potting mix loosely around the roots until it covers them up.

Step 5

Water your plant. The first watering will be done on the third day of planting. The plant needs the soil to be dry for the first two days so that any harm to the root system can heal.

Step 6

Fertilize (施肥), during the summer growing season, as you would with other houseplants. Stop fertilizing entirely during the winter. The nitrogen content (含氮量) of the fertilizer should always be very low.

1. How should you prepare a pot for a succulent?

A．Try to avoid using clay pot.	B．Fill 1/2 of the pot with gravel.
C．Use a pot that is 3 times the size of the plant.	D．Use a pot with at least 3 holes at the bottom.

2. Which is the best time to expose a succulent to the sun in summer?

A．10 am-12 pm.

B．12 pm-2 pm.

C．2 pm-4 pm.

D．4 pm-6 pm.

3. What should you pay attention to when you fertilize a succulent?

A．Not fertilizing it during the winter.	B．Fertilizing the plant on the third day after planting.
C．Making the fertilizer yourself.	D．Using a fertilizer with a high nitrogen content.