Reasonably choose planting locations, control watering frequency, maintain good ventilation, properly cover shade, pay attention to temperature differences, and regularly prune. With the arrival of summer, high temperatures, strong lights and rainy weather have brought considerable challenges to the growth of succulent plants. As a senior self-media writer, I am here to share with you today how to let our succulent plants survive this hot season safely. According to data from the China Flower News, There are many cases of succulent plant deaths due to improper maintenance every summer, so correct maintenance methods are crucial. Reasonable choice of planting location We must choose a suitable planting location for succulent plants. The sun is strong in summer and the direct exposure time is long. Therefore, succulent plants should be placed in a semi-shaded environment as much as possible. If conditions permit, succulent plants can be placed indoors or on the shaded side of the balcony to avoid direct sunlight. Control the watering frequency When high summer temperatures are high, the evaporation rate of succulent plants will accelerate. Therefore, the watering frequency needs to be adjusted appropriately. Water can be watered once a week, but the details still need to be decided according to the type and growth status of succulent plants. When watering, Choose to do it in the early morning or evening to avoid watering during the high temperature period at noon to avoid sunburn on the succulent plant leaves. Maintaining good ventilation is high in summer temperatures and high humidity, which can easily lead to the occurrence of succulent plant diseases. It is crucial to maintain a good ventilated environment. Succulent plants can be placed in well-ventilated places, such as windowsills, balconies, etc., to reduce disease incidence. Appropriate shade For some succulent plants that are not resistant to high temperatures, such as Crassulaceae, Paronymaceae, etc., shade should be appropriately shaded in summer. Shade nets or shade can be used to provide shade for succulent plants to avoid direct sunlight. Pay attention to the temperature difference in summer, the growth rate of succulent plants will accelerate, which is prone to excessive growth. In order to avoid this situation, we need to pay attention to maintaining the indoor and outdoor temperature difference. If the indoor and outdoor temperature difference is large, the succulent plants can be placed outdoors. Use natural temperature differences to control their growth rate. Regular pruning in summer is a good time to prune succulent plants. By pruning, sick and weak branches and withered leaves can be removed and the growth of succulent plants can be promoted. After pruning, the pruned branches and leaves should be cleaned up in time to avoid the spread of diseases.
Summer is a critical period for the growth of succulent plants. Correct maintenance methods can allow them to survive the scorching summer safely. The above six points are the key to the maintenance of succulent plants in summer. I hope they will help everyone. Let us work together and let us The succulent plants bloom with their most beautiful brilliance in summer.