With the cool breeze of autumn, the weather gradually cools down, and succulents also usher in their golden season of growth. While enjoying the autumn sun, we should also note that not all succulents are suitable for long-term exposure to the sun. Let's talk about which succulents are afraid of sun exposure in autumn and how to properly care for them.
Autumn succulents that are afraid of sun exposure1. Bear's童子 (Bear's Child): Bear's童子 has plump and bright leaves, but its leaves are delicate and not tolerant to direct strong sunlight. Long-term exposure to the sun can easily cause sunburn.
2. Purple Peony: Purple Peony has fleshy leaves with a deep color and strong drought resistance, but it is also not tolerant to direct strong sunlight and can easily sunburn the leaves.
3. Black Prince: Black Prince has fleshy leaves with a glossy black color, but the leaves are fragile and can easily be sunburned when exposed to the sun for a long time.
4. Blue Stone莲 (Blue Stone Lotus): Blue Stone莲 has fleshy leaves with a turquoise color, but the leaves are thin and not tolerant to direct strong sunlight, which can easily cause sunburn.
5. Ruby: Ruby has fleshy leaves with bright color, but the leaves are delicate and not tolerant to direct strong sunlight. Long-term exposure to the sun can easily cause sunburn.
Methods for caring for sun-sensitive succulents in autumn1. Shading: For the succulents mentioned above, they should be placed in a semi-shaded environment as much as possible to avoid direct strong sunlight.
2. Ventilation: A good ventilation environment helps the growth of succulents and can also reduce the risk of leaf sunburn.
3. Moderate watering: As the temperature gradually decreases in autumn, the growth rate of succulents slows down. At this time, the watering frequency should be reduced appropriately to avoid root rot caused by excessive watering.
4. Fertilization: In autumn, you can apply some low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers to succulents to promote their growth.
5. Timely pruning: For sunburned leaves, they should be pruned in time to avoid affecting the growth of the entire plant.
Although autumn has abundant sunlight, not all succulents are suitable for long-term exposure to the sun. Understanding which succulents are afraid of sun exposure and taking corresponding care measures can help our succulents grow robustly in autumn. I hope this article can be helpful to everyone.
References:
《Succulent Plant Care Manual》, Author: Zhang Xiaohong, Publisher: China Agricultural Publishing House, Publication Year: 2018.