How to care for succulents in summer? Master these points to get through summer safely

These days, growing succulents has become a trend in my circle of friends. Past failures also made me hesitant about succulents, but I still could not hold back my love for them. Seeing the exquisite succulent arrangements that people share in the succulent community made me fall for them completely, and I resolved to keep walking my own succulent path well. Every summer, as temperatures gradually rise, succulents go dormant. If the environment is even slightly unfavorable for succulents, the phenomenon of life resting will appear.

I heard a friend say that every summer, some succulents die young, and I also began to worry about the several pots of succulents I grow. Succulents go dormant to resist an environment that does not suit their growth. In summer, the climate is hot, and most succulents prefer a dry and cool growing environment. To resist the heat, succulents choose to go dormant. Dormancy is part of the life cycle of succulents. When light and temperature are no longer suitable for succulents to be active, they need to rest in order to maintain a healthy state. As people who love succulents, we accompany the little plants through their dormant period.

Plant growth needs sunlight, and the growth of succulents is the same. If you want succulents to grow well, there must be sufficient light, so many beginners who have just fallen into the hobby still continue the spring and autumn care rule in summer and give "24-hour full sun," letting them sunbathe in direct sunlight every day. Summer ultraviolet rays are strong. How can tender little succulents stand it? Sunburn and death from heatstroke can also occur. If you want succulents to get through summer safely, you must pay attention to shading. If you grow them outdoors, you can use shade cloth to block the light. A 50% shading effect is recommended, and you can add another layer as needed to adjust. If you grow them indoors, you only need to move them to the sunny side of the house. You should always pay attention to the growth condition of the succulents, and also control watering and ventilation well.

Ventilation is crucial for the growth of succulents, but it is very easy for people to overlook. Good ventilation helps air circulation, can prevent pests and diseases, inhibit the growth of pathogens, and can also increase the evaporation of moisture to effectively prevent black rot of branches and stems. Pay special attention to ventilation after watering. Growing succulents is a careful task. You need to pay attention to every small detail. It may be this one detail that makes a succulent beyond saving. In summer, the most important thing is water control. You cannot water just because the surface soil is slightly dry. If you water too much, and it meets hot and stuffy weather, it is easy for bacteria to breed and root rot to occur. Also pay attention to the watering time. Absolutely do not water at noon when sunlight is strong. The watering time can be chosen in the evening. You should always pay attention to the growth status of the succulents.