Succulent care in autumn must not be done blindly; mastering the techniques is important
Autumn is the growing season for succulents, suitable for propagation and repotting, and as the temperature difference between day and night increases in autumn, succulents easily develop their best appearance with rich colors. In summer, many people restrict water or even cut off water for succulents, while others water normally. For succulents that have had restricted or cut-off water, after the weather turns cool, it is recommended not to soak them thoroughly all at once for the first one or two waterings; increase the amount of water gradually from little to more, giving the succulent roots an adaptation period to avoid increasing the chance of rot.
When it rains in autumn, should you move outdoor-grown succulents back inside? No need. Rainwater is weakly acidic and can help succulents grow plump. Be careful not to let water accumulate, and do not let the soil in the pot stay soaked in water for a long time. What should you do if outdoor-grown succulents have dew drops in the morning in autumn? Absorb them with toilet paper or let them dry in the morning sun; you must remove these dew drops, for fear that accumulated water will cause root rot.
After the Start of Autumn, the climate is still muggy and humid, so it is better to wait until the temperature drops below 30°C and stabilizes before repotting and changing the soil. It is best to wait until the temperature is around 25°C to repot and trim the roots, as succulents will root more easily that way. As the temperature gradually drops, pests such as scale insects also begin to increase, especially reproducing more rapidly when the weather is cool. It is recommended to frequently check both the front and back of succulent leaves, as well as the base of the stems on old plants, examining everything carefully; when it is time to use pesticide, do not hesitate.
The succulents I grow were fine in summer and early autumn, but a few days ago I noticed the succulent leaves were soft and limp. May I ask, do succulents go dormant in autumn? Most succulents have their growing season in autumn and do not go dormant. If the leaves of the entire plant are soft, it is probably because it has not been watered for too long, so you can consider watering it appropriately. If you have already watered it, then it may be that ventilation was poor after watering, combined with a relatively high ambient temperature, causing leaf drop and soft leaves from the muggy conditions.
When it rains in autumn, can succulents be left out in the rain? Could it be that when succulents grow in the wild and it rains, someone goes to hold an umbrella for them? Appropriate rain exposure not only does no harm to succulents, but is actually beneficial. This not only has a scientific basis, but I have always kept my succulents outdoors and the results have been very good. However, growing them this way has soil requirements; you need breathable, well-draining soil.
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