How do succulents cope with the "autumn tiger"? Just do these five things well

As summer ends, many friends finally breathe a sigh of relief. But did you know that after the Start of Autumn there is still an "autumn tiger"? The arrival of the autumn tiger brings muggy weather, so succulent lovers must be careful!

For succulents, different seasons have different care needs. Many succulent lovers' plants made it through the hot midsummer, only to die in early autumn! In a season like this, are you succulent lovers ready?

1

Light

In summer many friends put up shade netting, and the succulents spent one or two months in the shade. During this time, the succulents have already adapted to an environment without direct sunlight. If the shade netting is suddenly removed, and the autumn sunlight is not as gentle as we imagine, sunburn can easily occur.

It is recommended to remove the shade netting gradually, for example by gradually reducing the time the shade netting is used each day, or by putting up the netting only when the sunlight is strongest at noon.

2

Water

Because the autumn tiger's sunlight is too intense, succulents easily suffer sunburn and scorching. When we normally water succulents, we need to pay attention to one thing: do not let water droplets splash onto the leaves. Residual moisture plus overly strong sunlight is very harmful to succulents. Remember not to water around noon or when the temperature is too high, to avoid rot caused by sudden temperature changes.

Many friends restrict water or even cut off water for their succulents in summer, though of course some water normally, and everyone has their own method. For those who restrict or cut off water, after the weather turns cool, it is recommended not to water thoroughly right away for the first one or two waterings; the amount of water should be gradually restored, giving the succulent roots a period to adapt, so as to reduce the chance of turning to mush.

3

Pests

If your succulents run into pest problems, you need to spray them with pesticide. Remember, do not spray during the daytime, because the chemical effect of the pesticide is stronger in sunlight and can easily damage the leaves. Pay attention to the concentration, and it is recommended to spray at night when it is cool and ventilated.

4

Pots

Although the Start of Autumn has passed, the weather is still muggy and humid, so it is better to wait until the daily high temperature stays steadily below 30 degrees before repotting and changing the soil. You can also take the opportunity to trim the roots, let them dry, and then plant them. Combined with reasonable watering and soil mixing, this can lay a good foundation for your succulents.

Actually, succulents do not necessarily need their soil and pots changed every year. If they are growing well and you are satisfied with every aspect, then there is no need to change them. If the pot is too small, or the roots have not grown well, or you think the pot is not attractive, then consider repotting.

5

Fertilizer

In autumn, most succulents enter their growing season. To make succulents grow better, some succulent lovers prepare to fertilize them, but note that if the fertilizer concentration is too high and the temperature is too high, fertilizer burn can easily occur.

If you are preparing to fertilize your succulents, be sure to dilute the concentration as much as possible or use slow-release fertilizer. Still, it is recommended to wait until after the autumn tiger before starting to fertilize.

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