How to Winterize Outdoor Succulents: A Detailed Guide to Winter Care Methods

Succulent plants refer to plants in which, among the three vegetative organs of root, stem and leaf, the leaves are thick and juicy and have the function of storing a large amount of water; they are also called “succulent plants”. So how do you overwinter outdoor-grown succulents?

1. How to overwinter outdoor-grown succulents

Build a sunroom for the succulents; this can basically keep the temperature inside the sunroom above zero. If conditions do not allow building a sunroom, you can set up a frame around the succulents and cover it with plastic film to keep them warm.

2. Introduction to some succulent varieties

1. Furong Xuelian (Echeveria 'Furong Snow Lotus')

The leaves of Furong Xuelian are a pale tender pink, covered with a thick layer of white powder, which is also the origin of its name. In daily care, it can be placed in a warm, well-ventilated spot.

2. Ji Longyue (Graptopetalum paraguayense 'Jilongyue')

A relatively common variety in China today, Ji Longyue is very popular to grow now. Its leaves are vermilion with brown, melon-seed shaped, with pointed tips, and it produces small yellow flowers like stars.

3. Qing Shengjin (Aeonium 'Qing Shengjin')

The middle part of the leaves of Qing Shengjin is green, and the edges of the leaves are red; it is very elegant and has extremely high ornamental value.

4. Ji Hong Xiaosong (Ji Hong Komatsu)

Ji Hong Xiaosong is also called Xiaosong Bo. It branches out many stems from the stem part, like a growing small tree, with relatively high ornamental value, and has been sought after in recent years.

5. Luanfeng Yu (Astrophytum myriostigma)

Luanfeng Yu is not a common variety; its place of origin is the highlands of Mexico. Its shape is pentagonal, and the flowers grow on top, in yellow or with red.

Succulents easily turn to water in a humid environment; this is a disease that affects the overall health of succulents, and care should be taken to prevent this situation from occurring. If it occurs, promptly remove the parts that have turned to water. Otherwise, the entire plant will die.