Not all succulents go dormant in summer; don't rush to cut off water for these varieties

Many succulent lovers have a love-hate relationship with succulents. What they love is that when succulents are at their cutest, they can be adorably heart-melting; what they hate is that many succulents are nothing but empty pots after summer. Summer is a purgatory for many succulent varieties, but succulents actually come in many types, and some varieties get through summer just fine. Beginners can start with these relatively easy varieties for getting through summer.

1. Sedum rubrotinctum 'Aurora' (New Jade Necklace)

Strictly speaking, Sedum rubrotinctum 'Aurora' has no particularly obvious dormant period. Even in summer, it still looks like large patches of lush green. The chance of black rot occurring is very low, so just water normally, watering whenever you see the surface of the soil has dried. The only thing to note is that it fills its pot far too easily; when plants are too densely packed together, it causes poor ventilation, so pay attention to ventilation and dividing the pots.

2. Saussurea involucrata (Snow Lotus)

In the succulent world, it can be called a variety with remarkably strong heat tolerance. Since it tolerates heat so well, the chance of black rot is very low. It can be placed outdoors in the summer sun without issue, but ventilation must be maintained. As long as it is not placed in a stuffy indoor room, watering normally with the "water when dry, dry-wet cycle" method gets it through summer with no pressure.

3. Othonna capensis (Ruby Necklace)

The combination of green and purple is very noble and elegant. In summer, there is no need to restrict water; just follow the usual watering frequency. It can be exposed to sunlight, as long as it is not outdoors being sunned 360 degrees around the clock (provide a bit of shade outdoors when appropriate); getting through a summer is fairly reliable.

4. Sedum hispanicum var. minus (Blue Carpet)

In summer, there is no need to restrict water. But it easily fills its pot, and when plants are too densely packed, moisture tends to get "trapped" inside, making it like a sauna, and the roots can easily die from stuffiness and heat. So ventilation conditions must be good, and when watering, do not pour directly onto the leaves. If you notice overly crowded branches and leaves, you can prune them or divide the pot in time.

5. Crassula capitella 'Campfire'

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' is a succulent variety that is very easy to grow in summer. First, it is not afraid of sun; second, it tolerates drought. With a character like this, getting through summer is a breeze, and it is not prone to black rot. It is fine even without shade in summer. Because it is drought-tolerant, it is safer to wait until the soil is completely dry before watering. Better dry than waterlogged; too much water makes it hard for it to develop color, and the leaves tend to grow green.