"Northern succulent summer care guide, keeping your succulents safe during the summer"

Choose suitable varieties, provide shade and cooling, control watering, enhance ventilation, prevent pests and diseases, fertilize appropriately, and maintain soil breathability.

In summer, for succulents in the northern regions, it is undoubtedly a test. High temperatures, strong sunlight, and excessive rainfall can all lead to various problems in succulents. How to scientifically care for succulents during this season to help them safely survive the summer? This article will provide you with a detailed analysis of the summer care methods for succulents in the north.

Choose suitable varieties

In the northern summer, not all succulents can adapt. Choosing heat-resistant and drought-tolerant varieties is key, such as Sedum, Echeveria, and Crassula, which are relatively heat-tolerant. When selecting, you can choose according to your care conditions and preferences.

Provide shade and cooling

Strong summer sunlight can easily cause leaf sunburn and dehydration when directly exposed to succulents. During maintenance, it is necessary to provide appropriate shade, such as setting up a sunshade net above the succulents or placing them in a semi-shaded area. Maintaining ventilation is also an important measure for cooling.

Control watering

High temperatures and humidity in summer can easily cause diseases in succulents. Watering should be moderate and avoid waterlogging. Generally, watering once a day is sufficient. It is best to water in the morning or evening when the temperature is lower, as this slows down water evaporation and is conducive to succulent absorption.

Enhance ventilation

Ventilation helps to reduce indoor temperatures and prevent the occurrence of diseases. During maintenance, ensure that the air around the succulents is circulating. You can open windows appropriately or use fans for ventilation.

Prevent pests and diseases

Summer is a high-incidence period for pests and diseases in succulents. It is necessary to inspect the plants regularly. Once pests or diseases are found, take timely measures. You can use physical or biological control methods to avoid the use of chemical pesticides.

Fertilize appropriately

Succulents grow slower in summer but still require some fertilization. You can choose a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus-potassium fertilizer and apply it every 15 days. Be careful not to let the fertilizer touch the leaves to avoid leaf burn.

Maintain soil breathability

Succulents prefer well-drained soil. In summer, it is necessary to check the soil's breathability regularly and loosen the soil if needed. Loosening the soil helps improve soil aeration and water retention, which is beneficial for the growth of succulents.

Caring for succulents in the north during the summer requires a comprehensive consideration of variety selection, shading and cooling, controlling watering, enhancing ventilation, preventing pests and diseases, fertilizing appropriately, and maintaining soil breathability. Only by doing these tasks well can succulents safely survive the summer and grow healthily.