How can succulents safely get through the summer? Keep this guide handy

As summer gradually approaches, temperatures are rising and the weather is slowly becoming hot and humid. At times like this, you need to start taking a series of measures, otherwise your succulents at home may struggle to make it through the summer.

Generally speaking, summer temperatures are relatively high, and with air circulation being relatively slow, this kind of environment is very unsuitable for the care and growth of succulents. So how exactly should you go about getting your succulents at home safely through the hot, humid summer?

For this, the editor has put together some summer survival guidelines, hoping they will be useful to you.

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When it comes to caring for succulents in summer, nothing matters more than watering. Many succulents enter a dormant state in summer, so their demand for water is not great, and you do not need to water as much as in spring. Therefore, watering amounts must be strictly controlled, but note that you absolutely must not cut off water entirely, otherwise it is very easy to push the succulent completely to the brink of death.

The editor's suggestion is to adjust the watering frequency appropriately based on your succulents' condition; generally, once a week is enough. If you are worried about succulents being infected by pathogens, you can add a small amount of disinfectant to the water.

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In summer, succulents need shade and cooling, but if they are kept indoors, poor air circulation is actually even worse for their growth.

You can set up a small shade net on the balcony to achieve a cooling effect.

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In summer, be sure to guard against pathogens and pest infestations. Once you find pests in a succulent pot or signs of black rot, take corresponding measures immediately.

If you find black rot on a succulent, the first measure to take is disinfection: use scissors or a similar tool to completely cut away the parts showing signs of black rot, then use carbendazim or similar to disinfect and sterilize.

It should be noted that no matter what measures you take, you must nip it in the bud; once a succulent has black rot, saving it is not simple.

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The last thing to note is that you must pay close attention to your succulents' condition. If something abnormal happens to them, take remedial measures in time.

If you find water-soaked or yellowed, withered leaves in a succulent pot, be sure to clean them out promptly, so that these leaves do not rot and attract more mosquitoes and insects, affecting the succulent's normal growth.

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