September Succulent Care Tips: Grow Plump Succulents This Way in Autumn

September Succulent Plant Care Notes: The Secrets of Growing Succulents in Autumn Are Right Here

Intro: La la la! The annual golden season for succulents is here again. I'm sure all you succulent lovers have been looking forward to it for a long time. Alright, without further ado, today let's talk about early autumn care tips to help your succulents shake off the decline of summer dormancy as soon as possible.

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1. Temperature

In September, except for a few areas, temperatures across the country have basically dropped back to 30°C, and succulents including Sedum and Aizoaceae have all come out of dormancy. In fact, how succulents perceive things largely depends on the external temperature, so many succulents kept in air-conditioned rooms don't need to enter dormancy at all and can continue growing in summer and winter. However, because artificially controlled temperatures lack a temperature difference and stay constant, it's hard for succulents to reach their peak condition, which is what we usually call coloring up. But in autumn, because the temperature difference between day and night is big enough, this creates the perfect environment for them to color up.

Genera to watch out for: the temperature at noon in September is still relatively high, so you can shade them appropriately at this time to prevent leaf scorch. Once the leaves of Haworthia are scorched, the recovery time is relatively long. It's recommended to move them into a balcony or put up a shade net.

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2. Water

In September, we basically say goodbye to the summer care approach of being cautious with every watering. Apart from the relatively hot midday hours with direct sunlight, watering in the morning and evening is completely fine with not many restrictions, as long as you avoid getting water on the leaf surfaces. If you really have to choose, watering in the evening is safer than watering in the morning, because during the warming period from morning to noon, the inside of the pot is like a small sauna, which still has a certain impact on root growth.

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3. Soil Mix and Repotting

I usually suggest that beginners repot in late September, as succulents that have just gotten through summer need some buffer time to recover. This is also a good time to change the soil and repot, especially for Sedum and some Asteraceae succulents. Their fibrous roots grow vigorously, and often after a year the original pot can no longer provide them with a suitable growing environment. Moreover, the quality of so-called succulent nutrient soil on the market is uneven; after long-term use it compacts very seriously. Basically, a once-a-year soil change can be done by the end of this month. With a healthy environment, getting through winter won't be so difficult. As for the soil mix ratio, adjust it according to your local climate and environment. You can use granules similar to volcanic rock to replace media such as perlite; they last longer and don't easily break down into powder. When buying online, choose the polished kind to prevent damage to the roots. (For most regions, granules making up 30% to 50% of the total soil mix is generally appropriate.)

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Due to limited space, we'll introduce pests, diseases, and fertilizing in detail next time, so stay tuned (^?^)?

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