Succulents' second spring has arrived, the most anticipated time in early autumn

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Time flies, and in the blink of an eye autumn has arrived. For succulent lovers, this is a very anticipated moment. Along with it comes another round of buying succulents, changing pots and soil, beheading and cuttings, leaf propagation, and adjusting the succulents damaged in summer, keeping busy andhappy beyond measure.

Graptopetalum paraguayense 'Variegatum'

This summer has been a troubled time for succulents, with either high temperatures or heavy rain, and even the toughest succulents could not withstand such a test. At first, pot after pot of succulents developed problems, and I watched day by day as the situation spread, yet there was nothing I could do. In the continuous process of black rot, turning to mush, and death, my heart was on edge, grieving for the succulents that passed away.

Echeveria 'Red Crane'

Sedum rubrotinctum

When I calmed down, I told myself not to dwell on it and not to be anxious. The urgent matter was how to control the number of empty pots. An unsuitable environment is the reason the succulents died. How can succulents grow healthily and show their beauty? So through constant exchanges and learning with fellow succulent lovers, and by consulting materials, I came to understand that different types need different care.

Echeveria 'Afterglow'

Kalanchoe tomentosa

The much-loved yet difficult-to-grow Dudleya is a very special genus in the Crassulaceae family. It is covered in white frost, quiet and beautiful like a lotus, a typical "aloof beauty." When cultivating it, choose earthenware pottery pots, mix in more granular sand and gravel, and ensure it has good airflow. Follow the principle of "water thoroughly once it dries, do not water when it is not dry."

Dudleya farinosa

Dudleya 'Sword Guard'

For the Agavaceae family, the firm leaves and thick trunks reveal traces left by the years. Their cultivation requirements are not high, and they like dry and sunny environments. They are more cold-resistant than other succulents, and tolerant of shade and dryness.

Agave americana 'Mediopicta Alba'

Agave 'Kichijokan'

In summer, the rosette-shaped succulents of the Crassulaceae family fear high temperatures and high humidity the most, and when the temperature is high they automatically enter a dormant state. If you are not careful, they can be sunburned by strong light, turn to mush, or develop black rot. Only by controlling water and preventing high temperatures can they survive the summer, while also making a good transition between seasons.

Echeveria 'Tricolor'

Echeveria 'Mexican Giant'

Since I started growing succulents, the muddy work I used to find tiring and disliked doing, I now roll up my sleeves, haul soil, carry sand, move pots, and get right to it. To take one satisfactory photograph, I move pots east and west in one go without feeling tired or hard done by; instead, I feel a great sense of accomplishment.

Echeveria 'Peach Blossom Spring'

Echeveria 'Thin Leaf Blue Bird'

The daily weather forecast has also become a must-watch. During the care process, each season brings different states, and the amount of water and the level of temperature are the barometer that determines their color changes and health. Once a problem arises, immediately investigate and deal with the variety, pests, pot material, soil mix, fertilizing, and other issues one by one, and only then can the succulents be grown well.

Cremnosedum 'Little Gem' f. cristata

Echeveria 'Red Peacock' f. cristata

Because I am partial to earthenware pottery, I like to use local Liaohu earthenware pots to grow succulents. Choosing these pure handmade earthenware pots with simple and elegant shapes to pair with the succulents is both breathable and rustic, and it also satisfies my hobby of painting by hand.

Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy' f. cristata

Echeveria 'Green Velvet' f. cristata

Beauty is everywhere in life, but it also requires us to have a pair of eyes that discover beauty. Through photographs I record the process of succulents transitioning from cabbage green at the end of summer to rainbow colors in early autumn, using light and shadow to capture every bit of their growth. Growing them well is one thing, but preserving their beautiful moments is the greatest highlight!

Agave 'Splendid' f. cristata

Echeveria 'Red Sun'

Give yourself a little time, and be alone with succulents, just like the concept of yoga: use a joyful mood to cultivate body and mind, put down many worries, quietly watch them grow bit by bit, quietly with a grateful heart treat all things in the world, return to your original heart, and be a simple self.

Graptopetalum 'Snow Star' f. cristata

Echeveria 'Snow Beauty'

Autumn, abundant with fruits, is not only a season people look forward to, but also the "second spring" when succulents make a splendid turn. They have unknowingly gone through summer rain and winter snow, and under the washing of the years they bear witness to their growth and strength. One knows that only with deep roots can there be flourishing branches and leaves in the future, and at the same time can their diverse and colorful beauty be presented to people. Looking at the succulents all over the courtyard, I realize that after giving, what succulents give you is not only beauty, but also a heavy and heartfelt emotion!

Agave 'Splendid'

Echeveria 'Green Velvet'

I share with everyone the succulents that made it through summer. In the crisp autumn season, as light and temperature differences change, they will become the colorful display we look forward to!

Sedum clavatum

Echeveria 'Frank'

Echeveria 'Qiluo'

Echeveria 'Julice'

Korean Tp f. cristata

Echeveria 'Pink Claw'

Graptopetalum amethystinum

Echeveria 'Tricolor'

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