How to care for succulents in summer? These precautions you need to know
Succulents are a very popular ornamental plant, fleshy and very cute. Succulents are now grown over a very large area in our country. Many households now keep a few pots of succulents at home. But growing succulents is not that simple, especially after summer arrives, when the high-temperature and high-humidity environment can cause great harm to succulents. So what should you pay attention to when growing succulents in summer? Let's take a look together below!
1. Pay attention to ventilation
When growing succulents, you must pay attention to doing a good job of ventilation; the quality of ventilation has a direct impact on the growth of succulents. Summer temperatures are very high, and if ventilation is poor, the indoor air becomes stuffy and the temperature rises. If ventilation is not provided in time to ensure air convection, then the harm to succulents is very great. Proper ventilation can also effectively reduce bacteria, lower indoor humidity, and prevent humidity from being too high, which causes succulents to rot. If ventilation conditions are insufficient, then move the succulents to a cool, well-ventilated place.
2. Water reasonably
When watering in summer, pay attention to the watering time; it is not suitable to water at noon, and it is generally better to do it in the evening. If there is no sun and the temperature is not high, then you can water appropriately at noon. You should also control the amount of water; never water too much, otherwise water accumulation can easily cause succulents to rot and reduce the survival rate. Then we should also observe changes in the weather. If the soil has been under long-term high temperature and strong light and then turns to cloudy days, then water in time. Succulents have a relatively large demand for water during growth, so in summer, a season with high evaporation, you must maintain the water supply to restore the growth of succulents.
3. Soil management
Soil directly affects the survival rate of succulents and is also the main place where succulents get nutrients. So in summer we should also pay attention to preparing a suitable nutrient soil for succulents. For some succulents with poor growth, use charcoal soil and sandy soil mixed together, with the ratio controlled at 1:1. Keep the soil in a balance between dry and wet to promote nutrient absorption by succulents and restore growth. If they have been growing for a long time, then appropriately increase the permeability of the soil to avoid the soil being too stuffy and wet, which affects the growth of succulents. In summer, check soil quality frequently and improve it appropriately to ensure normal growth of succulents.
4. Shade from light and sun
Succulents are relatively sensitive to temperature changes, and the suitable growing environment for succulents is cool. So doing a good job of shading from light and sun in summer is very important. Because regions differ, the climate and light intensity will also vary. When building shade netting, it is best to use black as the main color, as it can effectively absorb ultraviolet rays. If the area where you are located has a lot of rain in summer, then shading may not be needed. According to various factors such as light intensity and the variety being grown, reasonably control the shading intensity and area.
The above is a brief introduction to the precautions for growing succulents in summer. Although growing succulents is relatively simple, you still cannot neglect management; you must ensure the growth of succulents from all aspects. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and supporting.