The more sunscreen you apply on your succulents, the less they fear the sun, and they'll plump through the summer

Powdery succulents are the most sun-tolerant

We can often see a layer of white powder on succulent leaves. It's a health indicator for succulents: the thicker the powder, the more sun-tolerant they are

Succulents producing powder

Succulents grow naturally on poor soil in the wild, and during growth they secrete a powdery film covering their leaves to protect themselves

What is the powder for

1. Resists ultraviolet rays, prevents sunburn

The powder secreted by succulents is actually like sunscreen, forming a protective film that blocks direct ultraviolet rays and protects the succulents from sunburn

2. Waterproof, prevents water from accumulating on leaves and causing rot

Succulent leaves are afraid of waterlogging. Wild succulents can easily get water accumulated in the center after rain. With this white powdery film, water is separated from the leaves, so they won't rot

3. Reduces water evaporation

Succulents are basically drought-tolerant, and a layer of powder attached to the leaves can reduce water evaporation from the leaves, keeping that plump, fleshy feel~

How to grow the powder

At this point you may be thinking, if our succulents had this thick white powder, we wouldn't be afraid of summer

1. Look at the variety

Powder on succulents is generally innate, for example: Echeveria 'Hyalina', Pachyphytum 'Amethystinum', Pachyphytum 'Oviferum', Sedum 'Morganianum', Saussurea involucrata, Pachyphytum 'Hookeri', Pachyveria 'Blue Bird', Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy', Echeveria 'Guanghan Gong', Graptopetalum 'Rose', Echeveria 'Fiona', Graptopetalum 'Afterglow', Graptopetalum 'Debbie', and so on

2. Water reasonably, avoid rain

New leaves don't have powder at first; it gradually forms as the leaves grow. Once the powder on old leaves is wiped off, it's hard to regenerate, so when watering, avoid the leaves, and absolutely don't let them get rained on directly!

Pachyphytum is the most resilient

Pachyphytum succulents have tough, plump leaves and store a lot of nutrients, so even if they can't eat or drink in summer, they can hold on!

What Pachyphytum varieties are there

Common Pachyphytum succulents include: Pachyphytum 'Amethystinum', Pachyphytum 'Starburst', Pachyphytum 'Oviferum' and various other "beauties", Pachyphytum compactum, Pachyphytum 'Baby Fingers', Pachyphytum 'Red Fingers', Pachyphytum 'Litian', Pachyveria 'Blue Dai Lian', Pachyphytum 'Inada Hime'

How to care for Pachyphytum in summer

Pachyphytum doesn't die easily in summer. When the temperature exceeds 32 degrees, move it indoors to a spot with good light and water once every 7-10 days; its vitality is amazing

The fuzziest ones are the most heat-tolerant

Succulents with fuzz may look hot, but unlike animal fur, the fuzz is also part of their leaves and helps with heat dissipation

What fuzzy succulents are there

Common fuzzy succulents include: Echeveria pulvinata, Pachyphytum 'Mengchun', Echeveria 'Hongyanhui', Echeveria 'Sendonii', Echeveria 'Ruo Shige', Cyanotis somaliensis, Echeveria 'Purple Peony', Opuntia 'Panda', Kalanchoe 'Rabbit Ear', Echeveria 'White Crown', and so on

How to care for fuzzy succulents in summer

Fuzzy succulents don't show obvious dormancy in summer. As long as the temperature doesn't exceed 32 degrees, you can keep them in the sun, but you must control water and water once every 7-10 days; if it's too hot, you need to shade them

(Pseudo) Echeveria is the most drought-tolerant

(Pseudo) Echeveria succulents mainly come from some dry regions of Mexico and the United States, and are very drought-tolerant. Most (pseudo) Echeveria succulents get through summer easily!

What (pseudo) Echeveria varieties are there

Easy-to-summer Echeveria succulents include: Echeveria 'Xuhe', Echeveria 'First Love', Echeveria 'Autumn Beauty', Echeveria 'Giwa Ren', Saussurea involucrata, Echeveria 'White Phoenix', Echeveria 'Flame Tiya', Echeveria 'Pink Beauty', and so on

How to care for (pseudo) Echeveria in summer

(Pseudo) Echeveria succulents are very drought-tolerant. In summer, generally water once every 10-15 days. When the temperature is above 32 degrees, it's recommended to shade them promptly

Learn a little more about succulents

And you won't be afraid no matter how hot the summer is

For growers still wanting to get succulents

These easy-to-summer succulents should be your first choice