How to care for succulents in summer so they get through it safely

If your succulents are going through the summer right now, here is what you need to do: manage your succulents by category. Some succulents are completely dormant in summer, such as Aeonium and Greenovia, and can go without watering. But for succulents grown in thumb pots, by no means should you leave the watering interval too long, as 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 (just stretch out the watering interval). Provide shade and rain protection. Sometimes rain protection matters even more than shading. Summer rain is often heavy, and combined with high temperatures, it easily leads to various fungi or other diseases in succulents. While providing rain protection, it is best to keep the 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 should not 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. When watering, just water in a circle 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. Actually, you can just use the same amount of water as before, then 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 go by their own needs. If the pot has good airflow, you can use less granular soil; if the airflow is poor, 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 serious cases, the whole succulent plant will rot. Do not lose the big for the small. Because the leaves and root systems of succulent seedlings are relatively weak, as long as the temperature is not too high, there is no need to control water, but do not let water sit in the pot soil either; provide more ventilation to avoid root rot.

To withstand the intense heat and changeable weather, many succulents also begin to stop growing and enter a dormant period. How to let lovely succulents get through the hot summer safely is a question many growers care about. There are many kinds of succulents, and different kinds in different regional environments all have their own unique habits. It is precisely for this reason that 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 without 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 that avoids direct sunlight, and pay attention to ventilation.

Watering succulents is deeply nuanced. 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 kinds of succulents have different requirements for water and light. Succulents most dislike waterlogging. Especially in summer, growers feel that the water in the soil dries quickly, so they water frequently, causing the roots to stay wet 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 surface of the soil around the plant; only this way can you ensure the plant gets through summer safely.

Actually, getting through summer is very simple, not as scary as the rumors say. It cannot be denied that in some high-temperature regions, such as Chongqing, Wuhan, and Jinan, getting succulents through summer is somewhat difficult. But most of the succulents that die in summer as seen online still belong to beginners, which shows that the spread of knowledge is still insufficient. In fact, paying more attention to some local flower friends, and the exchange among flower friends 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; if you want to grow them well, you can only figure out a method suited to your own local climate and environment.

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