About how succulents survive the summer
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The weather is slowly warming up, and summer will soon be here. First, let me say that this is a summary. Most of it is not my own experience because I'm new to this and my succulents haven't even survived the summer yet. Although these are not my experiences, they are compiled from the experiences of many others, including advice from friends who have been doing this for years. Please use them for study, communication, and reference. If there are any shortcomings, please be understanding.
Firstly, don't simply think about shading and water control based on temperature alone, because different varieties have different needs. Some succulents are very strong, while others are delicate. It's best to manage the dormant period according to the variety (there will be some summaries of summer-blooming plants below). The management of the dormant period for most succulents can refer to the following suggestions (i.e., summer-blooming types):
1. If growing outdoors, avoid long periods of rain, as the humid southern climate can lead to mold growth and plant rot, known as black rot. Avoid direct sunlight and find a shade net to cover the plants. Water sparingly, reducing the amount of watering when the temperature reaches 28 degrees Celsius. Instead of watering once a week, now it's every two to three weeks. If too dry, you can spray a little water in the morning or evening (many succulents have powdery surfaces, so it's best to spray on the soil).
2. If growing indoors, move the plants to the shady side of the house and water once a month or every three weeks, maintaining good ventilation. To ensure your succulents survive the summer safely, first determine whether they are winter, summer, or spring-autumn types, and then arrange different care methods based on their habits.
Common summer-blooming succulents (those that do not dormant and grow vigorously in summer):
1. Cactaceae: Most cacti belong to the summer-blooming type.
2. Euphorbiaceae: Most euphorbias are summer-blooming types (Euphorbia graminea, E. viridiflora, E.macroclada, E. tirucalli).
3. Aizoaceae: Common ones include Aloe, Sedum, and others.
4. Crassula: Common ones include Crassula, Sedum, and others.
5. Sempervivum: Common ones include Sempervivum tectorum, S. globiferum, and others.
6. Agave: Common ones include Agave, A. americana, and others.
7. Echeveria: Common ones include Echeveria, E. glauca, and others.
8. Disocactus: Common ones include Disocactus, Hatiora, and others.
9. Nolina: Nolina.
10. Sansevieria: Sansevieria.
11. Aloe: Aloe arborescens, Aloe vera, and others.
12. Hesperophyllum: Hesperophyllum.
13. Echeveria: Echeveria, E. 'Black Prince', E. 'Haworthia', and others.
14. Adenium: Adenium, Adenium somalense.
15. Pachycaul: Pachycaul, Pachycaul macrostachys, and others.
16. Plumeria: Plumeria rubra.
17. Melocactus: Melocactus, MelocactusHookeri, and others.
18. Pachyphytum: Pachyphytum, Pachyphytumovatifolium, and others.
19. Rhipsalis: Rhipsalis, Rhipsalis cereuscula, and others.
20. Anacampseros: Anacampseros, Anacampseros arachnoides, and others.
21. Portulaca: Portulaca, Portulaca grandiflora, and others.
22. Portulacaria: Portulacaria afra, and others.
23. Caralluma: Caralluma, Caralluma adscendens, and others.
24. Leuchtenbergia: Leuchtenbergia, Leuchtenbergia principis, and others.
25. Tylecodon: Tylecodon, Tylecodon wallichii, and others.
26. Conophytum: Conophytum, Conophytum calculus, and others.
27. Aizoaceae: Aizoaceae, Aizoaceae sessiliflora, and others.
28. Mesembryanthemum: Mesembryanthemum, Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, and others.
29. Delosperma: Delosperma, Delosperma cooperi, and others.
30.杂交品种: Graptopetalum, Graptopetalum paraguayense, and others.
31. Euphorbiaceae: Euphorbiaceae, Euphorbiaceae trigona, and others.
32. Strelitzia: Strelitzia, Strelitzia juncea, and others.
Plants like Sempervivum (Sedum), Echeveria, and others do not have a distinct dormant period.
This is more or less it. If there are any discrepancies or shortcomings, please feel free to point them out, correct, and supplement. Let's learn and progress together.
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