How to Care for Echeveria 'Hens and Chicks' in Summer
Core Introduction: This article delves into the knowledge of caring for Echeveria 'Hens and Chicks' in summer and provides a detailed explanation of the green plant care methods. Let's take a look together!
Echeveria 'Hens and Chicks' is native to Oaxaca, Mexico, and belongs to the Crassulaceae family, Echeveria genus, which is a succulent plant. In summer, it is important to provide appropriate shading during strong sunlight, cool the plant when temperatures are high, water in the morning or evening after the soil is completely dry, generally avoid fertilizing, ensure ventilation, maintain a fresh environment, and spray specialized medications for pest and disease treatment when necessary.
1. Light
Echeveria 'Hens and Chicks' enjoys sunlight. Under sufficient light, the leaves are colorful, and the plant is compact and beautiful. It can accept full sun in spring, autumn, and winter. However, in summer, the intense sunlight may burn the plant, so it is necessary to provide some shade or place it indoors with sufficient scattered light.
2. Temperature
The optimal growing temperature for Echeveria 'Hens and Chicks' is between 15 and 28°C. When temperatures exceed 35°C, the plant grows poorly. During high temperatures, place the plant in a cool, shaded area indoors, place a basin of water next to the plant, and frequently spray water around the plant to cool it down.
3. Watering
Echeveria 'Hens and Chicks' is drought-tolerant but not flood-tolerant. Regular watering should not be excessive, especially when temperatures are too high in summer, as the plant may enter a dormant state. Watering should be done in the morning or evening after the soil is completely dry, stopping when water seeps out from the bottom of the soil. Excess water should be drained out.
4. Fertilizing
Generally, no fertilizing is done in summer, as the plant's absorption capacity is weak during its dormant period. Fertilizing can easily cause plant burn and damage the root structure. Regularly loosening the soil to keep it loose is recommended.
5. Ventilation
Humid conditions in summer can easily lead to pests and diseases. To prevent these, ensure regular ventilation and maintain a fresh environment. When the plant is too dense, prune the weak, diseased, overgrown, and crowded branches to maintain good air circulation inside the plant.
6. Pests and Diseases
The main pests and diseases of Echeveria 'Hens and Chicks' include powdery mildew, scale insects, whiteflies, and red spiders. When the plant is affected by a disease, promptly cut off the diseased branches and leaves and burn them, spray specialized medications for treatment, and place the plant in a well-ventilated area for care.
7. Precautions
Echeveria 'Hens and Chicks' usually ends its dormant period in September, and watering can be gradually increased and the plant can be placed outdoors to receive sunlight. Healthy branches and leaves cut during pruning can be used for propagation.
The above information introduces how to care for Echeveria 'Hens and Chicks' in summer and provides a detailed explanation of the summer care methods. We hope this brings some floral knowledge to green plant enthusiasts.