How succulents can safely get through summer - if you get it wrong, they really will die for sure

Summer is truly the hardest season for succulents to get through, especially for some varieties like Echeveria 'Rainbow' and blue beans; most succulents are in a dormant state in summer. As long as they safely make it through dormancy, they can grow normally afterward. Succulents are most likely to die in summer, and most of the reasons are caused by improper care.

Summer itself has high temperatures, high humidity and strong ultraviolet rays, so when watering, do it when it is cool, that is, water in the morning and evening. When watering succulents, be sure to water the roots and avoid water accumulating in the center of the leaves. For those grown outdoors, provide appropriate shade and place them in a cool, ventilated environment. You need to know whether the succulents you grow are winter-growing types or summer-growing types; for example, Sedum pachyphyllum 'Monstrose' is one that goes dormant in summer.

During dormancy, the leaves may turn yellow and wither. Some people do not know the succulent is dormant and simply throw it away, and then it really is finished. The high temperature and high humidity of summer are also a period of high incidence of pests and diseases, which is why summer is the hardest season for succulents. When you see pests, prevent them early, otherwise the succulent can easily develop rot and black stem.