How to care for succulents in the summer
The editor will tell you how to care for succulents in the summer and the related knowledge of proper succulent care, followed by an introduction for netizens.
Our adorable succulents are most afraid of high temperatures, especially in the summer when temperatures exceed 30 degrees, the succulents will "start sleeping," which is what we call dormancy. At this time, succulents are relatively fragile, and we need to care for them carefully, without making any mistakes, otherwise, our succulents may get worse and worse.
Succulents must be shaded in the summer, especially at noon when outdoor temperatures can reach 45-50 degrees, which can quickly wilt the succulents. Therefore, succulents should be kept indoors at noon during the summer. Of course, the indoor area should also be well-ventilated to reduce the chances of pests and diseases. In the hot summer, we should reduce the frequency of fertilizing and watering.
When succulents are in a state of dormancy, their demand for nutrients and water is significantly reduced. If we still insist on giving them water and fertilizer as we did before, it will only lead to root rot and affect their growth. So, how should we fertilize and water succulents?
In the summer, we should avoid fertilizing succulents and wait until the temperature drops a bit before watering. Therefore, watering in the morning and evening is the most suitable. If we see that the potting soil of the succulents is dry, we should not water immediately but check if there is still moisture inside. We can insert a dry stick into the soil; if it goes in easily, it means there is still moisture and no need to water. If it's hard to insert, it means it's short of water, and we can water a small amount. The amount of water should just moisten the soil in the pot.
How to care for succulents in the summer
We must pay attention to these situations. For example, when we find that the leaves of the succulents have aged, we should not remove them by hand because doing so will leave a wound, and bacteria can easily invade, leading to rotting of the succulents.
We can wait for the leaves of the succulents to age and fall off naturally before cleaning them up. We can also leave them as they can be used as fertilizer in the pot. In the summer, we should never repot succulents. It is best to do this in the spring or autumn when the succulents can adapt well to the new environment and grow healthily.
If we repot succulents in the summer, they are already in a dormant state and won't be able to adjust themselves to the new environment after repotting. In this state, the succulents will only get worse.
Mini flower thinks that in the summer, we must not ignore the growth of succulents. As long as we do not interfere with them artificially, they can safely go through the summer. Most of the succulents that get worse are due to human intervention, so we must let them grow on their own.
This article shares a comprehensive introduction to how to care for succulents in the summer and the correct care knowledge of succulents, hoping to bring some related knowledge of green plants to green plant enthusiasts.