What to do when succulents lose their color in summer? These 5 kinds keep their color even with shade
When the dog days of summer arrive, the temperature gets higher and higher, and many flower lovers don't dare put their succulents out in the sun, so they slowly fade to green! Today, I'll introduce a few kinds of succulents that won't fade into cabbages even in summer!
Graptosedum 'Bronze'
In summer, Graptosedum 'Bronze' turns a pale pink, and with enough light, the color becomes even redder.
Summer care key points:
1. Light: Graptosedum 'Bronze' stays in normal growth below 35°C, and during the day you only need to shade it from the sun between 11 am and 2 pm.
2. Water control: When the temperature reaches above 35°C, pay attention to water control; watering about once every 10 days is enough. When the leaves become thin or wilted, you can mist the leaves appropriately.
Aeonium 'Zwartkop'
In summer, Aeonium 'Zwartkop' also fades somewhat, but only the center of the leaves turns green; overall it is still a glossy black!
Summer care key points:
1. Light: In summer, Aeonium 'Zwartkop' enters dormancy, so it is best to keep it in a diffused-light environment.
2. Watering: In summer, it is best not to cut off water completely for Aeonium 'Zwartkop'; water about once every 2 weeks and keep the potting soil slightly moist.
Robin
Robin can be considered the most vivid red among succulents. Although Robin is prone to black rot in summer, just for this beautiful red, you have to grow a pot of it!
Summer care key points:
1. Watering: When watering Robin in summer, be sure not to get water on the leaves or the plant, otherwise it will die on you in no time.
2. Ventilation: In summer's high temperature and high humidity, if air circulation is poor, Robin is very prone to black rot, so it is best to place Robin on a well-ventilated windowsill or balcony.
Lithops
Lithops are not only round and cute in shape, but also come in many colors to choose from. How could you not get a few in summer!
Summer care key points:
1. Light: If you want Lithops' color to become more vivid, sunlight is essential. But the midday sun can scorch Lithops, so appropriate shading is needed.
2. Water control: Lithops have very little demand for water in summer, and it is no problem not to water them for a month. Too much watering will instead cause them to grow leggy.
Sunset Goose
The leaf color of Sunset Goose is quite unique, with three colors in total. Get a pot in summer, and it adds quite a bit of color to the balcony!
Summer care key points:
1. Watering: Sunset Goose is very drought-tolerant. In summer, just water thoroughly after the potting soil dries out, but be sure not to let water accumulate, otherwise the roots will rot very easily.
2. Ventilation: Flower lovers who have the conditions can place Sunset Goose outdoors in a well-ventilated environment for care. As long as ventilation is ensured, Sunset Goose gets through summer relatively easily.