8 succulents that die as soon as the weather turns hot, beware of being left with only empty pots in summer
Echeveria derenbergii: certain death in summer!
When it comes to succulents that are certain to die in summer, the first one Huahua has to mention is Echeveria derenbergii! Many flower lovers sigh that they buy it and it dies, it dies and they buy it again, falling into a completely endless loop!
Summer survival guide:
1. Repot and change the soil
Before summer arrives, it is best to repot Echeveria derenbergii once, switching to a breathable ceramic pot that drains well. As for the potting soil, mix coconut coir and perlite at a ratio of 1:1, then add a few granules of compound fertilizer, and getting through summer will be completely stress-free.
2. Ventilate often and water less
It is best to place Echeveria derenbergii in a cool, ventilated spot on a north-facing balcony, and you must hurry to bring it back inside before it rains. If there are consecutive sunny days, you can water once every 7-10 days. If there are consecutive cloudy and rainy days, stop watering immediately.
Graptoveria 'Titubans': the black rot girl
Among flower lovers who grow succulents, there is a saying that Graptoveria 'Titubans' is called the black rot girl, which is enough to show just how hard a variety it is to get through summer!
Summer survival guide:
1. Ventilate often and water less
Black rot in Graptoveria 'Titubans' is basically caused by pathogens, especially after watering when ventilation conditions are poor, and then it is black rot for sure! Place Graptoveria 'Titubans' in a cool, ventilated north-facing balcony or indoors, and you must control your hands and water less!
2. Behead and take cuttings:
Once black rot is discovered, hurry and dig out the affected plant, behead it and keep the healthy upper part, and throw the rest away directly, because it can no longer recover. After the wound dries, repot it to grow roots.
Greenovia aurea: dies as soon as you water it!
Although Greenovia aurea goes dormant in summer, Huahua thinks this should be when it looks its best, but if you cannot control your hands, watering it once will surely kill it!
Summer survival guide:
1. Pay attention to ventilation
Ventilation is a must for getting through summer. During the day you can place it on an open north-facing balcony or windowsill, and at night put it in an air-conditioned room indoors, or simply give it a fan.
2. Shade and cut off water
In summer, do not expose Greenovia aurea to direct sunlight. Starting in late spring, gradually reduce the amount of watering. You can use the quick soaking method, dipping the pot in water and taking it out right away, just ensuring the potting soil has some moisture. If the temperature stays above 25°C, cut off water entirely.
Echeveria 'Hanaikada': the king of black rot!
Every time Echeveria 'Hanaikada' is mentioned, Huahua's heart skips a beat! It is said that in southern regions, Echeveria 'Hanaikada' is also called certain death in summer! Many flower lovers hold deep resentment: buy it in autumn and it looks beautiful, it dies in summer, and the next autumn they keep buying again...
Summer survival guide:
1. Garden soil makes it grow vigorously
You must never pamper Echeveria 'Hanaikada' when growing it; the less you fuss over it, the better it grows. For the soil used to grow Echeveria 'Hanaikada', it is best to use garden soil, and there is no need to mix a special soil, so it can grow more and more vigorously and get through summer safely!
2. Strengthen ventilation
Echeveria 'Hanaikada' tends to form clusters easily, and if there is no ventilation, watering can easily lead to poor airflow at the base, and damp, stuffy heat is the easiest way to cause black rot. So in summer you must place Echeveria 'Hanaikada' in a ventilated spot by the windowsill, or use a small fan to blow on it. Just water again when you touch the leaves and find them soft.
Echeveria 'Red Velvet': dies when summer comes!
If we are talking about the ranking of certain death in summer, Huahua thinks Echeveria 'Red Velvet' can absolutely make the top three! It feels like Echeveria 'Red Velvet' is completely inexplicable: it was perfectly fine the day before, and then the next day it immediately keeled over dead. It is all tears when you talk about it!
Summer survival guide:
1. Ventilation is a must
A hot, stuffy environment can easily cause Echeveria 'Red Velvet' to die of black rot, so in summer you must pay attention to ventilation! Whether it is opening the windows or blowing a fan on Echeveria 'Red Velvet', ventilation must be ensured!
2. Water less
In summer, if water accumulates in the pot and it is also hot and stuffy, then Echeveria 'Red Velvet' will be like taking a sauna and will surely die! You can choose to spray water toward the plant every evening, just keeping the potting soil slightly moist.
Sweden magic man: the water-rot king!
Every time the magic man is mentioned, Huahua remembers the fear of being dominated by it every summer! This magic man turns to mush far too easily; with the slightest carelessness, it completely turns to mush and dies!
Summer survival guide:
1. Pay attention to cooling
The magic man is super afraid of heat, especially now that summer temperatures can reach 35-40°C. With the slightest carelessness, the entire magic man turns to mush. In summer you must pay attention to cooling it down. Placing the magic man in a ventilated spot by the window, or moving it to an air-conditioned room, or even blowing a fan to cool it down, are all acceptable.
2. Avoid direct sun exposure
The magic man is afraid of heat, so in summer it absolutely must not be exposed to the sun. It can be placed in a ventilated spot indoors to receive scattered light, and after summer is over, you can just take it out into the sun again.
Graptopetalum 'Frosty Morn': black rot disease!
Previously Huahua did not think Graptopetalum 'Frosty Morn' was hard to get through summer at all, but later many flower lovers reported this to Huahua, so Huahua decided to write about it!
Summer survival guide:
1. Ventilation and shade
The summer sun is harsh, so shade must be ensured. If you grow it on a south-facing balcony, you can pull up a double-layer shade net, and if conditions allow, placing it on a north-facing balcony is best!
2. Water less
If your Graptopetalum 'Frosty Morn' drops leaves as soon as it is touched, then it must be because there is too much water. After entering summer, Graptopetalum 'Frosty Morn' will enter dormancy, and at this time you must reduce watering to 2-3 times a month. Water slowly along the edge of the pot, just ensuring the plant does not dry out.
Echeveria 'Tippy': drops leaves!
For the last spot on the certain death in summer list, Huahua gave it to Echeveria 'Tippy'! It turns to black rot far too easily, which made Huahua just throw it in the yard and not want to bother with it at all!
Summer survival guide:
1. Shade and ventilate
If you want Echeveria 'Tippy' to get through summer safely, you must provide shade in summer. You can put up a sunshade umbrella for the succulent, or pull up a shade net, and it must be placed in a spot with north-south ventilation to avoid black rot.
2. Control your hands and water less!
In summer, if the temperature is especially high, Echeveria 'Tippy' will enter a brief dormant period. At this time you must control your hands and let the potting soil stay slightly on the dry side. Absolutely do not water too much, otherwise your Echeveria 'Tippy' will certainly die in minutes!
Besides the 8 kinds Huahua introduced,
what other succulents that are hard to get through summer do you flower lovers know?
Why not leave a comment below and tell Huahua!