How to Care for Guanyinlian in Summer
As a "difficult to survive the summer" plant in the succulent world, Guanyinlian often suffers from problems such as leaf burning and root rot due to improper care in the hot and humid summer. Master the following five core techniques to keep your Guanyinlian beautiful like a lotus seat even in the midsummer.
Key Points for Summer Care of Guanyinlian
Scientific Light Management
It is recommended to adopt the "morning and evening full light + noon shading" mode: receive soft light before 10 am to promote photosynthesis, use 50% shading net to filter strong light at noon, and resume natural light after 5 pm. For balcony cultivation, move the plant to the east-facing windowsill, and for courtyard care, place it in a semi-shaded area under trees.
Intelligent Water Control
Use the "pinch pot method" to determine the watering time: water thoroughly when the weight of the potting soil is reduced by 1/3. It is recommended to use a long-spouted pot to slowly pour water along the pot wall to avoid water accumulation in the leaf heart. In hot weather, coordinate with morning and evening spraying (keeping humidity at 60%), but ensure that the leaves are dry at night.
Substrate Optimization Solution
Recommended soil mixture ratio: Red Jade Soil 40% + Volcanic Rock 20% + Decomposed Leaf Soil 20% + Perlite 20%. When repotting in the spring every two years, lay a 3cm thick layer of ceramsite drainage layer at the bottom of the pot. Loosen the soil with a bamboo skewer once a month in summer to maintain the breathability of the substrate.
Advanced Care Details
In continuous high temperatures of 35℃ or above, you can use the "pot-in-pot cooling method": place the planting pot in a large-size ceramic pot and fill the gap between the two pots with wet moss. In the rainy season, it is necessary to set up a rain shelter to prevent烂根 caused by heavy rain. It is normal for the outer leaves to slightly wilt, and it is forbidden to overwater due to this.
By adjusting light, precise watering, and substrate improvement, combined with environmental adjustments, Guanyinlian can not only safely survive the summer but also burst out more side buds when it cools down in autumn. Remember the care principle of "better dry than wet", regularly observe the plant's condition, and you will surely harvest a stunning lotus seat succulent.