How to care for succulents in summer so they survive the season safely?
Succulents have become hugely popular in recent years, with their cute appearance and easy care, but many beginners still have some questions. So, how do you care for succulents in summer? Let's learn together!
1. Ventilation
In summer, growing succulents is all about the weather and some other indirect factors. The first is ventilation. When growing succulents, you must pay attention to ventilation. Keeping indoor air moving and allowing air convection is a very important factor. Air convection can reduce gatherings where bacteria breed, and moisture can also be carried away by the moving air, so it will not create a stuffy, damp environment. It can also lower the temperature at ground level, which is very effective for plant growth. If air movement is not strong enough, you can place a small fan next to the succulents to increase the speed of air circulation.
2. Shading
For those of you who have grown plants before, shading may seem like an easy thing, but it actually is not, because different regions have different climates and different light intensity, so the UV intensity will certainly be different too. If you live in a city with a lot of summer rainfall, there is no need to shade. If you are growing them at home, choose a shade effect of 30 percent, but for cities with stronger sunlight, it is recommended that you buy shade netting with an effect of about 50 percent.
3. Watering
Watering is another point that needs attention. First, decide on the right time to water. It is best to water in the evening. Many beginners at growing succulents do not know when to water, and some even water at noon, which is highly inadvisable, because succulents are plants that need a lot of water. Basically, in summer, a season with such high evaporation, they need to be watered every two or three days. This is especially true for some succulents that are already not doing well or are unhealthy, which need even more water to recover their condition. For example, if some succulents have developed wrinkles, they need watering to recover.
4. Soil
The soil mix is also a very important factor for succulents getting through summer. For some unhealthy succulents that are not in good condition, you can use 50 percent peat soil plus 50 percent coarse sand mixed with a little akadama (red jade soil), adjusting the soil to a half-dry, half-moist state and just keeping it from drying out. Only in this way will it be more beneficial for the growth and recovery of the succulents. For some older succulents, you can use a mix of 70 percent granules and 30 percent peat soil for planting. This can enhance their water permeability and air permeability; otherwise, it is very easy to create a stuffy, damp soil environment.
The above is our summary of how to care for succulents in summer. We hope it can help you!