Worried about caring for succulents during their dormant period? These methods are simple and easy to follow
Because of their cute appearance and the advantage of being easy to care for, succulents have always been a favorite among plant lovers. Some of the more common ones, such as Pachyphytum 'Blue Haze' (peach beauty), Lithops (living stones), and Plectranthus amboinicus (Cuban oregano), are often kept at home. But some friends say that when the weather is especially hot or in winter, succulents seem to grow poorly, and some leaves even become shriveled, even though they are being cared for normally and are usually fine the rest of the time. They do not know the reason.
Actually, this is due to the dormant state of succulents caused by seasonal changes. Succulents go dormant to preserve their own nutrients and avoid excessive depletion from environmental influences, then resume growth in spring and autumn. So, when we find that the succulents we are caring for have entered dormancy, what should we pay attention to? Today let's talk about it.
When we notice that succulents have slowed their growth, they are most likely about to go dormant. The first thing we need to do is control watering well. Succulents do not need especially painstaking care during normal maintenance; usually, just giving them enough light and regular watering is fine. Once the dormant period arrives, we need to reduce watering, and watering once a week is about right. In summer, we should avoid the hot high temperatures at noon, because the water temperature will also rise, and warm water cannot be used to water plants. We should water when the weather is cool, such as in the morning or evening, and after watering, place them in a cool, ventilated spot to air out, so that any accumulated water in the pot dries as quickly as possible and does not collect, otherwise it is completely game over.
If it is winter, we need to distinguish whether the temperature is above zero or below zero. If it is above zero, water once every half month; if it is below zero, do not water at all, because if the water in the pot freezes, it will be even harder to care for them. Watering in winter is exactly the opposite of watering in summer: be sure to water at noon when the temperature is a little higher.
When succulents are dormant, we must place them in a cool, ventilated place. One reason is that it allows the soil in the pot to cool down as quickly as possible; another is that it can reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases in succulents. In winter, do not let succulents be exposed to cold wind, because excessively low temperatures will freeze them to death. At noon in winter, you can also let succulents receive some light, which helps with keeping them warm.
Succulents are relatively easy to care for and are very suitable for lazy people to grow. They also look good, and we can even place them in the office to decorate our office environment.