How Do You Care for Succulents? Essential Four-Season Care Methods for Beginners

Text

Images: Internet

Spring (March-May)

Most succulents grow relatively fast in spring. After the temperature rises, the roots of succulents become more active, and the soil in the pot dries out relatively quickly. Therefore, water should be replenished actively; once the surface is dry, you can water until it runs through.

When spring arrives, succulents can be moved outdoors to fully enjoy the sunlight and the soothing wind. However, at this time the sunlight becomes stronger, and if you suddenly put them outdoors, they can still easily get sunburned. So you can first choose to take them out on cloudy days, or if you take them out on a sunny day, first cover them with newspaper, and once the succulents have adapted to the light, remove it. On days with cold waves or frost, it is still better to put them indoors at night.

Summer (June-August)

Summer is one of the more difficult seasons for succulents to get through. During this period, humidity is relatively high and there is more moisture in the air, so succulents can survive on the moisture in the air alone. Watering can be controlled. However, if the plant is too small, it will also dry up if not given water for 3 months, so you can judge by the condition of the leaves and choose cool nights to replenish water.

When succulents are placed in a room, attention must be paid to ventilation; please try not to place them in a sealed room. If the room has air conditioning, it is not a big problem, but air conditioning will also put pressure on the plants, so try not to place them directly facing the air conditioning vent.

Autumn (September-November)

As the weather gradually turns cooler, succulents also begin to slowly show red. First, water the plants; after the shriveled leaves absorb water, they will slowly recover to health and sprout again.

The succulents that were moved to shady places in summer to avoid strong sunlight begin to be moved back to places with ample sunlight. If they are kept in a place without very ample sunlight, the leaves cannot turn a beautiful red.

Winter (December-February)

People have the impression that succulents are not cold-resistant and are not easy to get through winter. When the temperature is low, in order to prevent frost damage, the watering frequency should be reduced. When there is less water, the concentration inside the succulent plant becomes higher, making it less likely to freeze. As in summer, control watering. In particular, varieties that are not cold-resistant can be given no water at all.

The leaves of non-cold-resistant varieties will drop, and they will completely stop growing and enter dormancy. For these varieties, watering can be completely cut off until spring, waiting for new buds to revive. They must spend winter indoors, placed by a window with light, with as much sunlight as possible. At night, place the plants a little farther from the window to prevent freezing.

Summary

Spring and autumn are the growing seasons for succulents, and normal care can be given. Winter and summer are the dormant seasons for succulents, and care is a bit more troublesome. Summer: summer light is too strong, so shade is needed. At this time the environment is already unsuitable for succulent growth, so they should be placed in a cool, ventilated place. Succulents are in dormancy and do not need too much water; water once every four or five days, a little each time, just to keep the soil moist, and absolutely do not water until it runs through! With high temperature and high humidity, succulents are not far from dying.

In winter, place succulents in a place with ample sunlight, and there is no need to water too much. In winter and summer, succulents will lose their beautiful colors; please do not neglect them. As long as they can safely get through summer, they will all become beautiful again by autumn! Surviving is victory! As long as they are alive, one day they will turn things around!!

This article was compiled by the Succulent Boutique Hall. Copyright belongs to the original author. For some articles, the source cannot be identified and they are marked as sourced from the Internet. If there is any infringement, please contact us immediately and we will handle it promptly.