How to prevent sunburn in succulents? Sharing practical care methods

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1. Why do succulents get sunburned?

Many succulents are not as heat-resistant and sun-resistant as those in the Cactaceae family. Most succulents in the Crassulaceae family originate from high plateaus and mountains where it is not so hot.

2. In which season is sunburn most likely to occur?

Summer, and also early autumn. In summer it is because of the hot weather and strong light. In early autumn it is because most succulents have gone through the summer under shade, and once autumn comes and they suddenly receive light and then encounter the "autumn tiger" heat, they easily get sunburned.

3. Under what circumstances is sunburn easily caused?

1. On a hot day with strong sun, light alone can knock you flat, such as right now.

2. When watering, if water accidentally gets on the leaves or accumulates between the leaves, or if the soil is moist, the former may only cause sunburn spots, while the latter may cause rot turning to water even black rot.

3. If they have not received much light for a period of time and then the light is suddenly increased, the leaves may become sunburned with spots, or even drop leaves and develop black rot.

4. Can succulents recover after sunburn?

If they are sunburned to the point of turning to water and black rot, it is already good if a little life remains. If sunburn spots appear, the spots generally remain permanently, but sometimes over time the traces of the spots become lighter.

5. What should be done when succulents show sunburn?

Pay attention to shading and ventilation, and do not recklessly expose them to the sun again. If there are leaves that have turned to water, remove them. If there is still time to save them from black rot, dig out the black rotted parts.

6. How can succulents be prevented from getting sunburned?

First, pay attention to shading. Second, when watering, you really must be careful about water on the leaves and between the leaves, as it very easily causes problems.

7. What situations generally occur with succulent sunburn?

1. Relatively mild: surface sunburn, leaving scars on the succulent leaves, generally at the more delicate positions of the succulent, such as the leaf tips or leaf centers.

2. Moderate sunburn: the leaf tissue is all sunburned. This is generally because water droplets remaining on the leaves strengthen the effect of the light.

3. Severe sunburn: leaves turn to water and black rot. Because of the strong light, the chance of turning to water and black rot is much greater, so in summer pay attention to shading and ventilation.

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