How to Care for Succulents in Summer
Today, the editor will introduce how to care for succulents in summer and the correct methods for succulents to survive the summer in the aspect of green plants and flowers, and the introduction will follow.
As the weather gets hotter, many succulent enthusiasts are starting to worry. It's almost time for succulents to survive the summer again, and some enthusiasts with rich experience may do fine, but for those with less experience, this is a yearly challenge! With temperatures rising, today I will teach you how to care for succulents in summer to relatively safely survive the summer. If you like to grow succulents, you must read this carefully~
1. Start Outdoor Cultivation in Early Summer
Although the temperature is relatively high during the Labor Day holiday, with some northern regions exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, the temperature has dropped again in recent days. In fact, before June, the weather is still much cooler than in the summer. During this time, it's best to cultivate succulents outdoors. Outdoor cultivation helps succulents color up and improves their condition.
I believe many enthusiasts have seen those succulents growing in front of rural houses when they were young, such as Rosularia and Sedum. These succulents grow robustly without any care. This is actually because the outdoor environment is more suitable for succulent growth, and outdoor cultivation also exercises their resistance. With stronger resistance, they are more likely to survive the summer.
2. Control Watering
Summer is a time when succulents are more likely to suffer from black rot, and incorrect watering is one of the important causes of black rot. Many people have killed their succulents by overwatering. You should water succulents sparingly, even though it's hot in the summer and they require more water. If the ventilation is not good, you must reduce watering.
It's not too late to water when the lower leaves of the succulents start to wrinkle slowly, or you can lift the pot, and if it feels light, you can water thoroughly and then place it in a well-ventilated area for care.
3. Appropriate Rainfall
Some enthusiasts may ask, won't the core of the succulents rot after getting rained on? Actually, that's because they were moved indoors directly after the rain without timely drainage and ventilation. If they are placed outdoors with good ventilation, appropriate rainfall is beneficial for succulents.
Rainwater also contains some nutrients that can supplement the succulents and help them grow. But in case of strong wind and heavy rain, we should still move the succulents indoors for safety.
4. Don't Repot in Summer
With high temperatures in summer, succulents start to enter dormancy. Repotting at this time can easily damage the root system of the succulents, which can severely affect their growth. When we buy succulents, it's best to use a high-quality pot with good drainage and ventilation. Once planted, don't repot immediately; wait until next year.
5. Reduce Fertilizing in Summer
When caring for succulents in the summer, try to reduce fertilizing. Do not fertilize when the temperature is above 30 degrees Celsius. Succulents are in a critical period of dormancy in the summer, and they can still grow with just water. So, try not to disturb the succulents in the summer, and you can fertilize again in the fall.
The hot summer is approaching, and those who love succulents should start considering how to help them survive the summer. It's challenging to care for succulents in the summer, but having some knowledge about how to help them survive the summer in advance is also very important.
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