Reasons why succulent leaves dry up in summer. Maintenance methods for succulent leaves dry up in summer With the approaching of summer, many succulent plant lovers have found that the originally vibrant succulent leaves have begun to dry up. This phenomenon not only affects the succulent leaves. The beauty of the meat may also pose a threat to the growth of plants. What if the succulent leaves dry up in summer? This article will explain the reasons why succulent leaves dry up in summer and professional maintenance methods. Reasons why succulent leaves dry up in summer 1. High temperature and drought: In summer, the temperature rises and the air humidity decreases. Succulent plants easily lose water, causing the leaves to dry up.
2. Insufficient light: The sun is strong in summer. If succulent plants are kept in the shade for a long time, it may easily cause sunburn and dry out of the leaves.
3. Improper watering: Too much or too little watering in summer may cause fleshy leaves to dry out.
4. Invasion of pests and diseases: High temperatures and humidity in summer increase the probability of occurrence of pests and diseases, which may also lead to dryness of fleshy leaves. Conservation methods for dry succulent leaves in summer 1. Control watering: The temperature in summer is high and the evaporation is fast, and the water demand of succulent plants is relatively reduced. When watering, the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet" should be followed to avoid too much or too little watering.
2. Appropriate shading: When the sun is strong in summer, succulent plants should be shaded appropriately to avoid sunburn on the leaves. You can choose semi-sunshine or scattered light environment to avoid direct sunlight.
3. Increase air humidity: When placing succulent plants indoors, you can use a humidifier or sprayer to increase the air humidity, which is conducive to the growth of succulent plants.
4. Timely prevention and control of pests and diseases: Regularly inspect succulent plants and treat pests and diseases found in a timely manner to prevent leaves from drying out.
5. Timely pruning: For dried leaves, prune them in time to avoid affecting the overall appearance and growth of the plant.
6. Choose suitable succulent varieties: The dryness of succulent leaves in summer may be related to the variety. Selecting succulent varieties that are resistant to high temperatures and drought can reduce the probability of leaf dryness.
Dry succulent leaves are a common phenomenon in summer. Understanding the reasons and maintenance methods will help us take better care of these lovely plants. Through the above measures, I believe that your succulent plants can also thrive and bloom beautifully in summer.
Reference: "Handbook for the Conservation of Succulent Plants", author: Zhang Xiaohong, Press: China Agricultural Press, Publication Date: 2018.