The Latest Guide to Succulent Care Precautions in Summer
Succulents are a very popular ornamental plant, plump and very cute. Succulents are now cultivated on a very large scale in our country. Many households now keep a few pots of succulents at home. But growing succulents is not that simple, especially after summer arrives, when the hot and humid environment can cause great harm to succulents. So what should you pay attention to when growing succulents in summer? Let's take a look below with the editor!
1. Pay attention to ventilation
When growing succulents, you must make sure to do a good job of ventilation; the quality of ventilation has a direct impact on the growth of succulents. Summer temperatures are very high, and if ventilation is inadequate, the indoor air becomes stuffy and the temperature rises. If ventilation is not done in time to ensure air circulation, then the harm caused to succulents is very great. Proper ventilation can also effectively reduce bacteria, lower indoor humidity, and prevent excessive humidity from causing succulents to rot. If ventilation conditions are insufficient, then move the succulents to a cool, well-ventilated place.
2. Water reasonably
When watering in summer, pay attention to the watering time; it is not suitable to water at noon, and generally it is better to water in the evening. If there is no sun and the temperature is not high, then it is fine to water appropriately at noon. You must also control the amount of water; never water too much, otherwise water accumulation can easily cause succulents to rot and reduce the survival rate. Then we should also observe changes in the weather. If the soil changes from a long period of high temperature and strong light to cloudy weather, then water in time. Succulents have a relatively large demand for water during growth, so in summer, a season with high evaporation, you must maintain the water supply to restore the succulents' growth vigor.
3. Soil management
Soil directly affects the survival rate of succulents and is also the main source of nutrients for succulents. So in summer we should also pay attention to preparing a suitable nutrient soil for succulents. For some succulents with poor growth, use charcoal soil and sandy soil mixed together, with the ratio controlled at 1:1. Keep the soil in a balance between dry and wet to promote nutrient absorption by the succulents and restore their growth vigor. If they have been growing for a long time, then appropriately increase the soil's permeability to avoid the soil being too stuffy and damp, which would affect the growth of the succulents. In summer, check the soil quality frequently and improve it appropriately to ensure normal growth of the succulents.
4. Shade and sun protection
Succulents are quite sensitive to temperature changes, and the suitable growing environment for succulents is cool and shaded. So doing a good job of shading and sun protection in summer is very important. Because regions differ, the climate and light intensity will also vary. When setting up shade netting, it is best to use black as the main color, as it can effectively absorb ultraviolet rays. If the region you are in has a lot of rain in summer, then shading may not be needed. According to various factors such as light intensity and the varieties being grown, reasonably control the shading intensity and area.
The above is a brief introduction to the precautions for growing succulents in summer. Although growing succulents is relatively simple, you still cannot neglect management; you must ensure the growth of succulents from all aspects. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you everyone for reading and supporting.