What to do when succulents are bound to die in summer? A few tricks to help them get through summer safely

Succulents have long been called "bound to die in summer" - as soon as summer comes, they die, and for beginners especially, summer brings heavy losses! In May, temperatures in many regions have already reached above 35 degrees, which is really worrying! But this month a friend of mine went out and bought dozens of succulents one after another. I asked, aren't you afraid of the "bound to die in summer" reputation? She said confidently that her succulents would surely get through this summer safely, as long as she did these few things well.

1. Water. Most succulents die from watering, especially in summer, when many people think they should not water at all - but that is not the case. In summer, when temperatures rise above 35 degrees, succulents enter a dormant state, but they still grow slowly, so you can water as you did before, just reduce the frequency appropriately. When you see that the soil has dried out completely and the leaves feel a bit soft to the touch, you can water in the evening.

If you use ceramic pots like she does, they hold water much better than plastic pots or clay pots, so when watering you generally just need to pour a circle of water along the inner wall of the pot.

2. Light. The summer sun is fierce, so succulents must not be exposed to blazing sun. If they are placed on a windowsill or balcony, be careful not to let direct sunlight hit them; at midday you can draw the curtains or use shade netting, but at the same time be sure to keep the air circulating, so they don't suffocate. If they are outdoors, you can build a small shelter and pull shade netting over it.

3. When the temperature is really too high and the whole room feels like a steamer, you can place a basin of water next to the succulents; as the water evaporates it carries away some of the heat and helps lower the temperature.

4. The soaking method: immerse the succulent pot in a basin of water so that the bottom of the pot gets wet (no need to soak it all the way through), simulating the illusion of a wetland. This way the succulent's roots sense moisture below and keep growing downward, making the root system more developed so the succulent grows stronger.

This can be used for many flowers and plants, but it should not be used often, as it easily causes root rot and in severe cases the whole plant will die. Using it occasionally in summer is still quite good. What other tricks do you have to help succulents beat the heat? Feel free to leave a comment.