Succulent Summer Care Tips: Get These Right to Survive the Summer Safely

If your succulents are going through the summer right now, here is what you need to do: manage different succulent types separately. Some succulents are completely dormant in summer, such as Aeonium and Greenovia, and can go without watering. But for succulents grown in thumb pots, never let the watering interval get too long, or the roots will dry out; if the pot is especially large and the succulent variety is fairly tough, just water thoroughly once the soil dries out, and there is no need to cut off water entirely (just stretch out the watering interval). Provide shade and rain protection. Sometimes rain protection matters even more than shade; summer rain often comes down hard, and combined with high temperatures, it easily causes various fungi or other diseases to develop in succulents. While keeping the rain off, it is best to keep the succulent-growing environment slightly dry to reduce the number of snails.

If your succulents are grown in plastic bottles, such as the commonly used small black square pots, they dry out easily. Although succulents need controlled watering in summer, they cannot be too dry either; if you use plastic pots, you still need to replenish water in time so they do not dry out and die. Ceramic pots hold water much better than plastic pots, so when watering, just pour a circle of water along the inner wall of the pot. The watering frequency still depends on your own environment; basically, watering after the soil dries out is fine. Many people do not know how much water to give their succulents each time in summer. In fact, you can just use the same amount as before and simply reduce the number of waterings. If you suddenly change the amount of water, the succulents will not be able to adapt.

There is no completely fixed ratio for the soil used to plant succulents; everyone can adjust it according to their own needs. If the pot has good airflow, you can use less granular soil; if it has poor airflow, you can use more granular soil. When you notice the lower leaves of a succulent withering, remove them in time, so that when you water, the leaves do not rot; in severe cases, this can cause the entire succulent plant to rot. Do not risk a big loss for a small gain. Because the leaves and root systems of succulent seedlings are relatively weak, as long as the temperature is not very high, there is no need to control water; but do not let water accumulate in the pot soil either. Increase ventilation to prevent root rot.

To withstand the intense heat and changeable weather, many succulents also begin to stop growing and enter a dormant period. How to help lovely succulents get through the hot summer safely is a question many growers care about. There are many kinds of succulents, and different kinds have their own unique habits in different regional environments. For this reason, this scorching summer requires more thought to care for them. Winter-growing succulents basically stop growing in summer, so direct sunlight should be avoided, but they should not be placed in a dark place with no light either, otherwise they may become leggy and their appearance will suffer. It is recommended to place them in a bright spot on the southwest side, or in a place away from direct sunlight, and pay attention to ventilation.

Watering succulents is full of subtle points. The amount and frequency of watering are not only closely related to the care environment, but should also start from the growth habits of each succulent variety; different types of succulents have different requirements for water and light. Succulents most dislike waterlogging. Especially in summer, growers may feel that the water in the soil dries out quickly, so they water frequently, causing the roots to stay damp and rot for a long time, beyond saving. If the temperature stays above 35°C, you can consider cutting off water. Even if you water, just moisten the soil surface around the plant; only in this way can you ensure the plant gets through summer safely.

Actually, getting through summer is very simple, not as scary as the rumors suggest. It cannot be denied that in some high-temperature regions, such as Chongqing, Wuhan, and Jinan, getting succulents through summer is somewhat difficult, but the many cases seen online of succulents dying in summer are mostly from beginners, which shows that the spread of knowledge is still insufficient. In fact, paying more attention to local succulent growers and exchanging with growers in the same region will be much more effective than randomly searching for information online. Succulent growers today are actually very fortunate; in the past, you really could not find much information online. Keeping succulents alive is easy; to grow them well, you can only figure out a method suited to your own local climate and environment.

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