30,000 succulents flooded, 2 million in losses - can waterlogged plants still be saved?

Every summer is a peak season for extreme weather. Typhoons and torrential rains can strike at any time. The few pots we grow at home are no big loss. Huahua has seen many growers' greenhouses completely flooded, especially those full of succulents - it really hurts to look at.

In the picture below, what's being dried in the sun is not radish strips, but Lithops - succulents of the family Aizoaceae - which have been hugely popular these past two years. Why dry them? It turns out that on June 25, the greenhouse was hit by torrential rain, so the owner, @Biology Enthusiast, had no choice but to dig them up and dry them out.

Lithops are also called "butt flowers." Don't let their tiny size fool you - market prices range from 3 to 20 yuan each. @Biology Enthusiast said that not only was the supply greenhouse flooded, but two mother-plant greenhouses were flooded as well. This time it's a real bloodbath of a loss.

The once plump Lithops turned wrinkled overnight. Ugly or not, every one brought back to life is one saved!

Don't think the North got the worst of this year's torrential rains. In July, Sichuan had several consecutive rains. A flower lover, @I Am a Thin Person, ran to check their succulent greenhouse and their heart turned to ice...

The succulents outside were already soaked beyond saving. There was hope that the plants inside the greenhouse might still have a fighting chance, but one look at the greenhouse entrance and things looked really bad.

After finally getting inside the greenhouse, the succulents there were not much better off than the ones soaking outside. The situation was far from optimistic - this is truly a disaster...

Don't think only outdoor greenhouses get flooded. @Just a Kid Who Loves Jay's succulents were literally taking a bath right at home!

Seeing these flooded succulents, Huahua really feels awful. Today, let's set everything else aside and talk about how to bring waterlogged succulents back from the dead. Whether you're dealing with torrential rain or just overwatering, these tricks will work!

What to do with succulents after they've been soaked

Huahua has said before that succulents can be grown hydroponically, so being waterlogged for a short while won't kill them - they can slowly adapt to aquatic life. But if the pot stays on the ground or another flat surface with no airflow underneath, then you're in trouble - they can easily turn into boiled meat.

1. Put the pots on a rack

The simplest and most direct method is to place the pots on an open-frame rack. This way the bottom of the pot gets airflow, and being up high, ventilation is better too.

2. Put the pots on sand

A more natural and effective method is to place the pots on coarse sand. This simulates natural drainage, and the succulents adapt faster.

3. Use a small fan to speed up ventilation

Place the succulents on a windowsill or a higher table, put toilet paper under the pot base, and aim a small fan at them to boost airflow.

4. Switch directly to hydroponics

Since succulents can be grown hydroponically and they're already soaked anyway, you might as well just switch them to hydroponics. Simply dig the succulent out carefully, rinse the roots clean with water, and place it in a clear narrow-mouth yogurt bottle. No need for much water - the moisture inside the bottle is enough to keep it alive.

5. Remove from pot, dry the roots, and replant

Dig the succulent out, trim the roots leaving only the main root system, then soak in carbendazim solution for 15-20 minutes. After that, place it in a cool, ventilated spot to dry for 2-3 days. Once dried, replant. Note: the original soil must be sterilized by sun exposure before reuse!

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