Grow Succulents Like This in August, and They'll Return to Peak Beauty Once This Month Is Over

August is almost here. Although the autumn solar term is approaching, the sunlight is still especially intense, and this environment is very unfavorable for the growth of most succulents, especially the beloved Sedum, so attention should be paid to ventilation and cooling. In late August, the temperature difference between day and night increases in northern regions, and the climate gradually turns cooler.

In August, succulents show different characteristics due to differences in species and habits:

Agavaceae, Cactaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Apocynaceae, etc.

"Summer-type" succulents that grow in summer continue to grow

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Aloe, Haworthia cooperi var. leightonii, etc. of the Asphodelaceae family, which grow in spring

"Intermediate-type" succulents that grow in autumn and winter grow slowly

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Most species of the genus Lithops in the family Aizoaceae, as well as species such as the genus Conophytum, Dioscorea elephantipes in the family Dioscoreaceae, Trachyandra in the family Hyacinthaceae, Trachyandra muricata, Trachyandra saltii, and Echeveria 'Lina', Echeveria runyonii, Echeveria 'Tia', Sedum rubrotinctum, etc. of the Crassulaceae family

"Winter-type" succulents also begin to wake from summer dormancy in the north

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Key management and care points for succulents in August

Most varieties of "summer-type" succulents can be placed outdoors in a ventilated, sunny place for care

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Shade should be provided at noon. Seedlings are best placed in a spot with ample light but no direct sunlight, which can both prevent intense direct sunlight from scorching their tender epidermis and avoid leggy growth caused by lack of light.

Other types of succulents should be placed in a well-ventilated, bright place with little direct light for care

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No matter which type of succulent, good ventilation is required, otherwise a stuffy, hot and humid environment can easily lead to plant rot and the occurrence of black rot.

August is also a period of high incidence of scale insects

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Whether pests have occurred or not, you can spray some pesticides such as Jie Bi Zhi or Hu Hua Shen for treatment and prevention. During spraying, attention should be paid to avoiding excessively high pesticide concentration and overly strong light, so as to avoid chemical damage.

Succulent care in August - Watering

For "summer-type" succulents in the growing season, water thoroughly on clear days

to meet the needs of growth, but the potting soil should not be waterlogged for a long time, otherwise it will cause root rot. When the air is dry, you can also spray water on the plants to increase air humidity and make the leaf color fresh.

If "intermediate-type" and "winter-type" succulents show signs of growth, water them appropriately to help them resume growth.

If there are no signs of growth

and they are still dormant, then watering should be controlled

. Watering should avoid noon and is best done in the morning or evening to facilitate absorption by the plants. Since August is still a season with frequent rainy weather, you should often check weather information, and if severe weather occurs, take preventive measures in time.

One more thing: the midday period is when the sun is most intense, so everyone must avoid this time period when watering.

Succulent care in August - Fertilizing

"Summer-type" succulents can be given fertilizers of different concentrations and compositions on clear mornings according to the variety. Remember to apply thin fertilizer frequently. Other types of succulents should stop fertilization.

Succulent care in August - Pollination

Varieties such as Lithops 'Quyu' among Lithops bloom around August, and attention should be paid to timely pollination and seed production.

Lithops can also be sown in late August. Before sowing, the seeds can be treated with potassium permanganate solution to kill fungi and corrode the seed coat. After sowing, cover with a glass sheet or plastic film, place in a sunny spot, water thoroughly, and do not let them dry out, so as to facilitate seed germination. This is the so-called "three highs (high temperature, high humidity, potassium permanganate)" sowing method.

After enduring the difficult middle and first ten days of August, the weather in northern regions of our country gradually turns cooler, and the temperature difference between day and night increases. Summer-dormant winter-type succulents such as Trachyandra saltii, Dioscorea elephantipes, Haworthia bolusii, Bulbine, and Cotyledon orbiculata begin to sprout new buds and enter a new round of growth.

Winter-type succulents such as the genus Conophytum, the genus Lithops, and Gibbaeum of the Aizoaceae family also gradually wake up and emerge from dormancy. At this time, they can be repotted and have their soil changed.

In addition, in August, "summer-type" succulents in the growing season, such as those in the Cactaceae and Agavaceae families, can also be propagated by division and cuttings.

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