Super practical summer survival tips for succulents, helping you get through summer with ease
As temperatures rise, summer has arrived, and for succulent plants, summer is a trial they must pass. Many adorable succulents are often killed off in summer and cannot survive. Last year, many gardening friends told me that most of their succulents had died, which was such a pity. Today I want to share my own practical tips for helping my succulents get through summer, hoping to help everyone make timely preparations when summer comes.
Summer survival tips for the succulent Paeonia 'Bai Mudan' (White Peony)
Although the succulent Bai Mudan is relatively easy to keep alive during normal care, when summer arrives we also need to make the corresponding summer preparations, because Bai Mudan is very prone to black rot in summer. So during summer care, pay attention to placing it in a well-ventilated spot and give it appropriate shade. When watering Bai Mudan in summer, water only when the potting soil is especially dry, pour along the edge of the pot, and do not water too much, just enough to make the potting soil moist. It is also better to choose the evening for watering.
Summer survival tips for the succulent Chihuahua
The succulent Chihuahua is very beautiful and also very simple to care for. When getting through summer, Chihuahua needs water control. When watering, do not soak it through, just keep it slightly moist. Generally water once every three to four weeks, also pouring along the edge of the pot, and do not pour onto the center of the leaves. During summer, Chihuahua cannot take direct sun exposure, especially at noon when it needs shade. It is best to place it on the shady side, not on a south-facing balcony or by a window, where it easily gets scorched.
Summer survival tips for the succulent Yudie (Echeveria 'Yudie')
Yudie is among the succulents most prone to black rot, so it should be kept in a well-ventilated place, and when watering, reduce the amount of water and extend the interval longer. If black rot appears on the stems or leaves, cut it off promptly, otherwise it will cause harm to the fish.
Summer survival tips for the succulent Hongzhiyu (Sedum rubrotinctum) ⟧11⟧The succulent Hongzhiyu is very popular, and many people buy it to place in offices and other places. When getting through summer, Hongzhiyu needs attention: friends in the south should watch out for the plum rain season, keep the Hongzhiyu environment moist, provide shade during the hottest times, and stop watering. If it grows leggy because of the shading, leave it alone for now, and after summer is over and it recovers, just trim off the leggy growth and let it produce offsets.
The succulent Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant) is very popular, and many people buy it to place in offices and other places. When it comes to getting through the summer, Sedum rubrotinctum needs attention; those of you in the south should watch out for the plum rain season and keep the plant's environment moist. During the hottest time, provide shade and stop watering it. If it becomes leggy because of the shading, don't worry about it for now; wait until summer is over and it enters the ball stage, then just prune off the leggy growth and it will sprout pups.
Summer survival tips for the succulent Fozhu (Senecio rowleyanus, string of pearls)
The summer survival method for the succulent Fozhu is relatively simpler. It does not tend to develop black rot, so there is no need to specially control water. Just place it somewhere out of direct sunlight, and east-facing or north-facing balconies are very suitable.