Those things about living stone flowers surviving the summer
Explaining the experience of growing the succulent plant living stone flowers for netizens, the things about living stone flowers surviving the summer, and the following is a comprehensive introduction.
For many flower lovers, it is not difficult for living stone flowers to survive the summer. It is considered the most robust and heat-resistant among succulent plants. However, for most新手 flower lovers, there are some questions that need clarification during the summer. This article is a summary of several questions based on the personal experience of flower lovers.
Author's location: Xiaoshan, Hangzhou; ambient temperature: outdoor 28-40 degrees Celsius, greenhouse: 35-45 degrees Celsius.
Q1. Should we shade the plants in the summer?
Ans: Definitely, it's just a matter of a few needles. For my current greenhouse, the external shading is 3 needles, and the internal shading is 6 needles. Although according to the shading ratio in the buying guide, 3+6 needles can achieve 90% sunlight, in reality, it can only reach 60-70% at most. For those with balconies, I personally suggest using 6 needles, it's better to shade more than to let them get deeply sunburned.
Q2. Should we stop watering in the summer?
Ans: This depends on the individual. I've seen three approaches.
1. Conservative approach: Once summer starts, the last big watering, and for the next two months, no matter the weather, no matter how dry and wrinkled the meat is, do not water. Only when autumn comes and the temperature drops, water it lightly and frequently to help it recover. The advantage is a lower mortality rate, but it may affect flowering and seed production for the mother plant this year.
2. Aggressive approach: Regular watering (as long as the weather is suitable, cloudy or rainy), and watering thoroughly. Advantage: In autumn, the mother plant flowers and produces seeds, the seed pods are full and contain many seeds. Disadvantage: Increased probability of rotting and blackening in the summer.
PS: If watering, it is recommended to water after 8 p.m. when the sun sets, with a light and small amount of water, allowing the plant to absorb moisture at night as much as possible, so that the surface of the soil is dry the next day. After watering, make sure there is good air circulation, and if possible, use an electric fan.
Q3. Many people tell me they put the meat on the阳台 window sill with air conditioning 24/7, why do they still have problems?
Ans: Living stone flowers placed in direct sunlight can reach temperatures of over 60 degrees Celsius on the surface, so not shading them carries a high risk. Turning on the air conditioner can only lower the indoor temperature, it cannot help the plants cool down. What plants need is air circulation. As long as there is air circulation, this summer, living stone flowers will be worry-free.
The above sharing of the things about living stone flowers surviving the summer (some doubts) is a specific introduction, hoping to bring some flower knowledge to flower enthusiasts.