Autumn Succulent Care Guide: Practical Tips for Growing Stunning Plants

 

Autumn deepens

Once-plain leaves are touched red by frost  Brilliant and colorful, defying the autumn wind

Admiring potted succulents

The heart is warm like the sun, full of joy  Why fear that autumn has grown cold?

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In late autumn, the daytime air is dry with plenty of sunshine

The nighttime minimum temperature is around 0°C

This season is the best time to get succulents

It is also the season when succulents look their most beautiful

For succulent lovers

You must make the most of this golden October

Carefully look after your good succulent friends

Watering Succulents

 

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"Winter-growing" and "intermediate" succulents are in their vigorous growth period, so they can be watered thoroughly to meet their growth needs, but the soil must not become waterlogged, to avoid root rot.

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"Summer-growing" succulents, on the other hand, should have their watering controlled to make the plants more compact, which helps them overwinter. If there is continuous rainy weather, no matter which type of succulent it is, watering should be reduced, and flowers and plants kept outdoors should be given good drainage to prevent waterlogging.

Fertilizing Succulents

 

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"Winter-growing" and "intermediate" succulents are in their growth period, so they can be fertilized as appropriate depending on the variety; you can choose Osmocote A2 slow-release fertilizer, or some well-rotted organic fertilizer.

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For some succulents that grow relatively slowly, although they are still growing, they do not have high nutrient requirements, and the nutrients in the soil are enough to meet their growth needs, so there is no need to fertilize.

Sunlight for Succulents

 

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In October, daylight hours gradually grow shorter, so shading is unnecessary; let the succulents grow in full sunlight to receive more sun exposure, because plants grown in a sunny environment have compact forms, thick and plump leaves, and more attractive leaf colors. At the same time, ample sunlight can also make the plants fuller and healthier, which helps them overwinter.

Propagating Succulents

 

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 In October, "winter-growing" and "intermediate" succulents can still be repotted with fresh soil, and propagation work such as separating seedlings into pots, dividing offsets, and taking cuttings (including leaf cuttings, root cuttings, and stem cuttings) can be done.

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Succulents currently in bloom should be hand-pollinated in a timely manner. Because flowering times differ depending on the species, you must grasp the timing well when pollinating, and purposefully select different healthy, plump plants that show the characteristics of the species to pollinate each other; only in this way can you produce seeds of good quality and with a higher germination rate.

Acclimatizing and Repotting

 

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The climate in October is suitable, making it a good time to plant "winter-growing" and "intermediate" succulents. Newly purchased plants must be carefully checked for pests. If there are any, not only should the adults be removed, but the eggs must also be cleaned off completely, and the roots should be trimmed. It is best to treat the roots with a medication for killing scale insects to thoroughly eliminate the pests and avoid infecting other plants. Check carefully for rotten leaves, roots, or stems; if any are found, remove the rotten parts, apply carbendazim or another fungicide to the wounds, and depending on the situation, let them dry for 3~10 days or longer, then pot and plant them.

Protecting Succulents from the Cold

 

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In this season, you should also prepare insulation and cold-protection facilities for winter, in case a cold snap strikes suddenly. In northern regions, if a cold snap arrives, move the plants indoors promptly to prevent cold damage. If the temperature is suitable, keep the succulents outdoors in a spot with ample sunlight as much as possible, to improve their cold resistance.

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