How to care for Xiong Tongzi in summer
An article about green plant knowledge, introducing the relevant knowledge of the succulent plant Xiong Tongzi. How to care for Xiong Tongzi in summer, let's follow the editor to take a look!
Xiong Tongzi is a winter-type succulent with the characteristic of summer dormancy. Therefore, how to care for Xiong Tongzi in summer naturally becomes a challenge for plant enthusiasts. If leaves fall off in summer, plant enthusiasts become even more anxious. Let's take a look at some key points for Xiong Tongzi to survive the summer.
In general, for the summer dormancy period of Sedum succulents, the approach is to provide shade, reduce temperature, ensure ventilation, control water, and avoid rain. This applies not only to Xiong Tongzi but also to other succulent plants.
During the summer dormancy period, Xiong Tongzi will experience leaf shrinkage and leaf drop, which is a normal phenomenon. Plant enthusiasts should not be anxious. During the dormancy period, the roots also stop functioning. It is easy for the roots to rot due to excessive moisture in the medium. Therefore, it is best to gradually reduce the water intake as the approach of dormancy, until the scorching heat when the water should be at its minimum. What is the minimum depends on the medium (some retain water well, while others do not, and the pot soil should not be completely dry).
If Xiong Tongzi drops leaves in summer, it may be due to excessive watering leading to root rot and leaf drop. Therefore, watering should be moderate (do not wait for the pot soil to be completely dry, as this will also kill Xiong Tongzi. When the soil is 80% dry, a small amount of water can be added along the edge of the pot to keep the soil not 100% dry).
It is best not to expose Xiong Tongzi to direct sunlight during the dormancy period. It can be placed in a well-lit environment to increase ventilation and reduce the humid state.
The methods introduced above for how to care for Xiong Tongzi in summer are for reference only.