It's wrong not to water succulents in summer, but there is a trick to watering

You can't simply use temperature to think about when succulents need shade and when they need water restriction, because varieties differ. Some succulents are very tough, and some are very delicate. It's best to manage the dormancy period according to variety. If grown outdoors, avoid prolonged rain, because the south is fairly humid and mold easily breeds, causing the plant to rot, the legendary black rot. Avoid blazing sun. Since it's grown outdoors, you must find a shade net to block some of it. Water a small amount. When the temperature reaches above 28 degrees, reduce the amount of watering. What used to be once a week is now once every two to three weeks. If it's too dry, you can mist a small amount in the early morning or evening. Good succulent leaves have a powdery coating, and misting easily affects their appearance, so just mist the soil surface. Better to let it be a bit dry than to water too much.

What succulents fear most in summer is stuffy, hot weather. Stuffiness means high humidity, and high humidity means the transpiration of succulents will fail. The tactic of misting and blowing air will also fail. In a high-humidity environment, mold will flourish immediately, causing all kinds of diseases. If the weather is clear and dry, even high temperatures aren't much of a problem. As long as you spray water on the ground and on the plant stand, plus use a fan to blow air, you can lower the temperature by several degrees. Even on an open terrace, splashing water plus blowing air will cool things down just the same.

For watering succulents, choosing dusk or evening is the best choice. The temperature at that time won't be too high, and after a night of ventilation, not only can it dry off any water droplets accidentally left on the leaves, but the moisture in the potting soil can spread more evenly and some of it will evaporate, making succulents relatively safer. In addition, on summer nights the plants are more active and can cope with the sudden increase in moisture. The downside of watering during the day is that water retains heat much better than potting soil, and in sunlight it can easily cause the potting soil to overheat, producing disastrous consequences.

Some, out of caution, choose the quick soaking method. This can ensure the succulents get the necessary water without worrying about overwatering. The downside is that it takes too much time, and if any pot of succulents has root mealybugs, it's basically helping the infestation spread by hand. Occasionally, you can also mist the succulent growing environment at night. There's no need to spray directly at the succulents; spray above the pots so the mist falls on its own. The droplets easily evaporate, which can help cool things down and also provide a bit of supplemental moisture for the succulents.

The worst thing is when your succulents get soaked through by rain and then the sun comes out blazing. When this happens, honestly, it's really hard to deal with. One method is to make sure in advance that your soil is absolutely reliable, so that even after being watered through there are still enough gaps for the succulents to breathe. Also, after the sun comes out, make sure the air humidity is reduced as much as possible, so the moisture in the potting soil can escape. The best way is to run a fan.

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