How to Get Succulents Through Summer? A Detailed Guide to Summer Care Techniques

All across the country, the hot summer season is about to begin, especially in southern cities, where temperatures in many areas have already reached over 30 degrees. As the temperature rises, succulent care requires extreme vigilance. The scorching summer is a peak season for succulent deaths.

In fact, there is a misconception here: many succulent growers think the cause of summer succulent deaths is simply high temperature, and the effect of temperature on succulents is usually observed through changes in the leaves. However, the real cause of summer succulent deaths may not be high temperature, but rather high root-zone temperature.

Because under shade, the temperature your succulent roots endure is even higher than that of its above-ground parts. Everyone says that growing plants is all about growing roots, and people worry about how to control and water properly, yet they never consider that in summer the succulent roots are right in the midst of a fiery adversity. So what methods can solve the problem of high root-zone temperature in succulents in summer?

First, shading must be done. With and without shade, the temperature inside the pot is a world of difference. Perhaps succulent roots can withstand a high temperature of 35°C, but a root-zone high temperature of 45°C is definitely an unbearable pain. Second, ventilation also needs attention; good ventilation can lower the temperature inside the pot.

At the same time, for the soil mix you can choose a large proportion of gritty soil to enhance air circulation inside the pot, and use wide-mouthed pots more often. Misting to cool down is also very important: spray a little water on the ground and near the pots to cool things locally and indirectly enhance air circulation. Overall, shading and cooling are extremely important for growing succulents in summer. Do these two things well and your succulents can safely get through the summer.