Don't step on these landmines when caring for succulents in summer, or they won't survive

As summer temperatures gradually rise, summer is gradually arriving, and when growing succulents in summer you need to pay special attention, because poor care will make succulents unable to survive, and when growing succulents in summer there are several landmines in succulent care that everyone especially needs to watch out for in summer, landmines you must not step on. Let me share them with you below.

1. Sunburn

Because the sunlight in summer is fairly intense, if you don't care for them well, strong ultraviolet rays will cause succulents to get sunburned, especially at noon, when the light is strongest; if you don't pay attention, they sunburn easily, causing damage to the succulents.

Solution: In summer you must be sure to shade the succulents or move them to a spot with scattered light for care, so the succulents don't get sunburned.

2. Unable to breathe, suffocating the succulents

After entering summer, succulents automatically enter a dormant state; at this time the respiration of the succulent leaves decreases, and they mainly breathe through the roots. If the potting soil is not breathable, the roots can't respire normally, and they easily rot and suffocate to death.

Solution: The succulent's soil must be loose and breathable; you can also mix in some volcanic stone, etc., which both retains moisture and allows air through.

3. Poor ventilation, succulents get "steamed"

In summer the temperature is relatively high, and at this time if ventilation is poor, the succulents will be like they're in a steamer, extremely hot, and if you water too much, the succulents easily get "steamed to death."

Solution: In summer, put the succulents in a place with good ventilation, such as a balcony or windowsill, and not only is ventilation important, watering in summer also needs attention; watering in the evening or early morning makes it less likely they'll be steamed and ruined.

4. Water properly to keep succulents from "dying of thirst"

In summer succulents grow slowly, but they still need watering; if the temperature is too high, the succulents' evaporation also increases, so they need water even more.

Solution: When watering succulents in summer, make sure to use the method of small amounts and frequent watering; water a little each time, but as soon as you notice the succulent leaves wrinkle, water right away; it's best to water in the morning and evening, when the temperature is relatively low, and not at noon.