In summer, when succulents show this condition, the only option is to chop them off, otherwise you will be left with nothing but an empty pot

As summer approaches, many flower lovers who grow succulents start to worry, not knowing whether their succulents can make it through the summer. In a high-temperature environment, succulents will enter dormancy or grow slowly, but it is also the peak period for pests and diseases, and black rot is the most common disease. Once this condition appears, the only thing to do is to "chop" off the head, and it must be done quickly, otherwise the whole plant will rot, and in the end only an empty pot will be left.

Specific method: cut about a little above the normal-colored part of the stem with one clean "chop", without including any diseased stem or leaf, otherwise the infection will continue, and the whole plant will rot and die before it even grows new roots.

For the plant after beheading, the wound must be treated well, as this is also the part where new roots will grow. You can apply some carbendazim or rooting solution, then place it in a cool place to dry.

Prepare a small plastic bottle whose mouth is smaller than the diameter of the plant, pour water into it until the bottom of the succulent can touch the water by 2-3cm. The weather is rather hot and water evaporates quickly, so pay attention to the water level and replenish the water in time. When large white roots have grown 3-5cm, it is time to replant it in a pot, and note that both the pot and the soil must be replaced with new ones.

Summer is hot and scorching, and it is the peak period for pests and diseases, so preventive work must be done for succulents:

1. Water less

Most succulents have thick, fleshy leaves that contain a lot of water and are relatively drought-tolerant. In summer, succulents either enter dormancy or grow slowly, so water less. As long as the roots are kept from becoming too dry, watering once every ten days to half a month or once a month is enough.

2. Place in a ventilated, cool place

Ventilation is very important for succulents in summer. You can move them to a south-facing balcony or a window sill facing east to maintain ventilation, and dry air is not conducive to the breeding of pests and diseases.

3. Disinfect regularly

Succulents should be disinfected regularly. You can use diluted carbendazim for disinfection, or alcohol is also fine. Spray some on the stems and leaves about every half a month, and spray the front and back of the leaves evenly, which can effectively eliminate pests, diseases and bacteria.

That is all for succulent care. If flower lovers have other additions, you can share them with everyone in the comment section below. To learn more about flower-growing knowledge, you can follow Huajianke!