What to do when succulents die in summer
Today, the editor will explain how to deal with succulents dying in summer and the correct maintenance techniques for succulents in summer, as well as related experience in flower planting. The specific content is as follows:
In the summer, why does the mortality rate of succulents at home increase so much, and some friends even have their succulents wiped out in the summer? After a summer, only the pots are left at home. The main reason is actually due to improper maintenance, not fully understanding the growth habits of succulent plants, and nurturing them in the opposite direction, which leads to widespread death.
Succulent plants, also known as lazy person's green plants, do not require too much energy and time to manage throughout the maintenance cycle. They only need sufficient light. In an environment with adequate light and good ventilation, succulents generally do not have major problems in the summer. The well-ventilated environment accelerates the oxygen content in the soil, allowing the plant's roots to absorb more oxygen, making it easy to survive the summer.
The reason why succulents have the nickname 'must die in summer' is because too many people nurture them using conventional flower care methods, resulting in massive deaths. In traditional perceptions, home gardening is simply about watering and fertilizing. When summer comes and temperatures rise, the evaporation rate of water increases, so a lot of watering is needed. However, succulents are the opposite and do not need excessive watering.
In the hot summer, succulent plants enter a state of dormancy, not complete dormancy but at least semi-dormancy. At this time, the succulents will no longer continue to grow. Their leaves will curl inward, and the roots in the soil will stop absorbing water. Many people always think that since the temperature is high in the summer, succulents need to continue to be watered, which leads to waterlogging.
What to do when succulents die in summer
The soil remains in a moist state for a long time. The moisture inside the soil will rise with the increase in external temperature, causing the temperature of the soil itself to increase. This can lead to root congestion. The succulent roots, being damp in the soil, will rot over time, starting from the roots and spreading to the core of the leaves, with black rot gradually becoming visible.
Improper watering is the main cause of death in succulents. Or, due to excessive watering, root congestion and rot occur. The solution to prevent succulents from dying in the summer is very simple: just control the watering. It's impossible to not water at all, as if the roots do not absorb water for a long time, the plant will only consume its leaves, and in severe cases, the roots in the soil may also dry up.
What we need to do is control the watering, using methods like edge watering or using a syringe to water. The night before, pour a circle of water along the edge of the pot without completely soaking the soil. A small amount of water is enough. A微量 amount of water can be effectively absorbed by the succulent roots, and it will not cause waterlogging or root rot.
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