In this kind of environment, succulents should not be kept outdoors, otherwise they will grow mold and their roots will rot.

Many succulent enthusiasts wish they had a rooftop or a garden where they could grow their succulents outdoors. The impact of outdoor growing on succulents cannot be denied, but how well succulents grow ultimately depends on the skill of the person growing them. For succulents, outdoor growing is a favorable condition, but it does not mean you can just leave them unattended. When necessary, bird protection, pest control, rain cover and shade are all indispensable.

There are many benefits to growing succulents outdoors. The succulents receive direct ultraviolet light, color up quickly, grow quickly, and are less prone to becoming leggy. However, outdoor growing will definitely expose them to continuous rain. Although succulents grown outdoors year-round are tough, they still cannot be left unattended. After being rained on for 1-2 weeks, that is about enough. If you let succulents sit in the rain and stay in a constantly damp state, they will easily grow mold.

Spring temperatures are fine, as it is not very hot yet. But once the plum rain season arrives, leaving succulents unattended like this makes them even more prone to black rot. First, because a stuffy, hot and humid environment is a prime opportunity for succulent black rot. Second, because at that time air humidity is high and there is a lot of rain, succulents easily develop black rot from pathogens.

When is it suitable to grow succulents outdoors? In the vast majority of cities, spring and autumn really are stress-free for outdoor growing. In regions where winter temperatures stay above zero, growing succulents outdoors really is not difficult either. Summer is more debatable. As for the continuous rainy season, the truth is that succulents already grown outdoors normally, even if rained on every day, will not show overly obvious signs of becoming leggy. But for those whose usual light intensity is only at the passing line or even below it, even without rain and with water control, they are more likely to become leggy than outdoor-grown ones.

Which succulents are suitable for outdoor growing? Some succulents are very tough, and can be grown outdoors even in cities that people complain have harsh environments, such as many of the common varieties well known today. As for some varieties widely recognized as very difficult to get through summer, do not blindly worship them or try them. For example, growing Echeveria derenbergii outdoors may actually work because there are relatively tall flower pots around it, and medium-to-large succulents create a shading and ventilation effect for it.

Outdoor growing is also the most terrifying, especially for succulents whose condition is not very good, whose roots are poor, that have just been repotted, or that are sickly and need their condition adjusted. Outdoor growing can sometimes cause devastating damage. One rain can kill off a large patch. A few Lycaenidae butterflies flying by can lead to large numbers of small green caterpillars appearing on the leaves a few days later. Overly intense sunlight can scorch the leaves, and even strong wind can damage several plants.

Therefore, succulents that have not yet established themselves should not be grown outdoors, and succulents whose roots have not grown well should not be put outside to face wind and rain either. It is best to place them separately in places with a relatively stable environment. In addition, you also need some knowledge of the varieties and make selections. For example, the succulent Orostachys iwarenge has very strong vitality, and many flower lovers often see this succulent by the windows of old houses.

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