5 major pitfalls in autumn succulent care: avoid them and nothing will go wrong
After the Start of Autumn, it seems like it should be the season for succulents to make a comeback! Many gardening enthusiasts feel that after carefully tending to their succulents for so long in summer, they can finally relax in autumn! But autumn may seem like paradise for succulents, yet it also contains many pitfalls! Next, let's analyze the autumn pitfalls related to succulents:
1. Sunlight
Succulents love sunlight; few people would deny this. Those who have studied succulents for years should know that growing succulents requires attention to temperature differences and sun exposure. The hot summer has passed, and many gardening enthusiasts think they can take their succulents out for intense sun exposure, but in late summer and early autumn, the ultraviolet rays in sunlight are especially strong, particularly afternoon sun from the west. Succulents often struggle to adapt to sunlight at this time. Therefore, the correct approach is: when the temperature stabilizes below 33°C, you can gradually increase the succulents' sun exposure time, and you should avoid sunlight exposure between noon and 3 PM.
2. Watering
Succulents do not like water. Especially succulents that have survived a summer of 38°C, the current temperature has already dropped to a level suitable for most succulents. At this time, we should let the succulents drink large mouthfuls of water. On windy days, water the succulents in moderation, and after watering, place them in a ventilated environment. If after watering you find that the succulents have not wilted but instead become more spirited, then we can water them a little more.
3. Coloring of succulents
The crisp and breezy autumn is naturally the most suitable time for succulents to color up! Because temperatures drop, the time we can give succulents sun exposure increases, thereby providing a more suitable opportunity for coloring. Although coloring them in autumn is quite good, in the south, autumn brings many periods of continuous drizzle, and coloring succulents at this time is no different from courting death. In the south, coloring them should be done in winter or early spring! In the north, the seasons are different; the northern weather is relatively dry, with less rainfall, and there is much more time to receive sunlight, so it is more suitable for succulents to color up.
4. Leaf propagation of succulents
After going through a summer's trials, succulents will inevitably lack a few leaves. At this time, we can carry out leaf propagation. The useless succulent leaves grown in summer can be twisted off for cuttings, but when twisting off the leaves, note that you must keep the succulent leaves relatively close to the root. After the leaves are twisted off, first let the wounds heal completely, then place them in a pot and wait for sprouting. Method for letting wounds heal: you can directly hold the succulent leaves and let them sunbathe in the garden for a few days, and afterward they can be used.
5. Repotting succulents
Repotting succulents in autumn is also a necessary task. Common choices for potting soil include: akadama soil, river sand, etc. If you notice that your succulents have become a bit worse for wear, then at this time you must repot them!
These are the several points to pay attention to when cultivating succulents in autumn. A little carelessness can easily lead to your succulents dying! Gardening enthusiasts who like the editor's articles, why not give a like below!