Summer, with its high temperatures and humidity, is a challenging season for succulents that prefer warm sunshine. Not all succulents struggle to survive in summer, however. Let's take a look at which succulents are suitable for summer care, allowing your succulent garden to thrive even in the hot summer days.
Suitable succulents for summer maintenance1. Jade dewdrop
Jade dewdrop is a popular choice for summer care, with its unique transparent leaves sparkling with crystal-clear luster in the sunlight. Jade dewdrop does not require much light and temperature, and it is also drought-resistant, maintaining good growth even in the hot summer.
2. Peach bulb
Peach bulb has round and plump leaves with bright colors. For summer maintenance, just ensure sufficient light and ventilation to easily get through the high temperatures.
3. Ruby
Ruby leaves are red and highly ornamental. They require more light and temperature. When maintaining in summer, avoid direct sunlight and ensure proper ventilation to grow robustly.
4. Thick-leaved succulents
There are many thick-leaved succulent varieties, such as living stone flowers and Guanyin lotus. These succulents have thick leaves with strong water storage capacity and excellent drought resistance, making them very suitable for summer maintenance.
5. Luna lotus
Luna lotus leaves are in a rosette shape with bright colors. For summer maintenance, just ensure sufficient light and ventilation to showcase its beautiful posture.
Points to consider for maintaining succulents in summer1. Avoid direct sunlight
In the hot summer, with strong sunlight, succulents can easily get sunburned. During maintenance, avoid placing succulents in areas with direct sunlight.
2. Maintain ventilation
In summer, high temperatures and humidity can lead to diseases in succulents if ventilation is poor. It is important to keep indoor and outdoor air circulating to reduce the risk of disease.
3. Control watering
Although succulents grow vigorously in summer, excessive watering can lead to root rot. It is important to control the watering frequency and keep the soil slightly moist.
4. Apply fertilizer appropriately
Succulents grow rapidly in summer and require appropriate fertilizer supplementation. However, excessive fertilization can lead to leaf stretching and affect appearance. Fertilize moderately, with nitrogen as the main component and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers as supplements.
Maintaining succulents in summer is not difficult. By choosing the right succulent varieties for summer growth and paying attention to the details of maintenance, you can keep your succulent garden beautiful even in the hot summer. We hope this article can provide some help for your summer succulent maintenance.