These 6 succulents are a must-grow in summer, cooling you down and chasing the heat away

Echeveria 'Cante' (Guanghan Palace)

When Echeveria 'Cante' is in full color, its leaves turn blue within white, giving it a floating, fairy-like look. The leaves also carry a layer of white powder, so remember never to rub it off with your fingers.

1. Echeveria 'Cante' basically does not go dormant in summer, so you must make sure it gets enough light.

2. Because it grows vigorously, the lower leaves are used up very quickly, so clear away fallen and withered leaves in time to avoid bacteria breeding and causing black rot.

Echeveria 'Afterglow'

As one of the "Three Fairies," Echeveria 'Afterglow' has colors as brilliant as a sunset glow. Keeping a pot of that blazing red at home is just too eye-catching!

1. Echeveria 'Afterglow' loves the sun, so in summer, aside from shading it at noon, it is best to give it sunlight the rest of the time.

2. Echeveria 'Afterglow' goes dormant in summer, so you need to reduce watering. Give it a little water along the edge of the pot about every 10 days to keep the leaves from drying out, and one thorough watering in autumn will bring it back to life.

Echeveria 'Blue Light'

As one of the "Three Fairies" alongside Echeveria 'Cante' and Echeveria 'Afterglow,' Echeveria 'Blue Light' is considered downright gorgeous by many plant lovers. Keep one at home and it feels like every breath you take is pure fairy air!

1. Echeveria 'Blue Light' grows very fast and loves the sun. Aside from shading it at noon in summer, let it soak up plenty of sun the rest of the time.

2. When watering normally, wait until the potting soil is completely dry before watering. It can usually be propagated by leaf cuttings and division.

Echeveria 'Rainbow'

Now that we've covered the "Three Fairies" of succulents, let's talk about other equally ethereal succulents, starting with the easy-to-grow Echeveria 'Rainbow'!

1. Normally place it on a south-facing balcony or south-facing windowsill so Echeveria 'Rainbow' gets enough sun. This keeps its rosette compact and its leaves a lovely pink for an even prettier look!

2. High summer temperatures send it into dormancy, so watch your watering. You can point a small fan at it to cool it down and avoid black rot and mushy, watery leaves caused by high heat.

Echeveria 'Hera'

Just from the name Hera, I already feel this succulent must be a real beauty, and once it colors up it turns a blazing red, as gorgeous as can be!

1. Make sure Echeveria 'Hera' gets more than 6 hours of sunlight every day, so its color grows redder and redder and the white powder on its leaves grows thicker and thicker.

2. Shade it during the high summer heat. It does not matter if it flattens out like a big pancake; just wait until the potting soil is completely dry, then water it lightly, and make sure ventilation is good.

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' (Black Aeonium)

Although Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' is a common variety, it grows very fast, and once it branches into many heads it looks spectacular, full of that fairy-like charm!

1. In the hot summer season, Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' goes dormant. At this time, place it in a cool, ventilated spot and do not let direct sun hit it.

2. A thriving Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' branches into heads very easily. At that point, simply behead it and you will get new plants!

That's all for today's introduction.

If you plant lovers know other ethereal, fairy-like succulents,

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