How do succulents protect themselves from the sun in summer? Learn these little tips to get through summer safely

Since succulents were introduced from abroad, they have become deeply favored for their adorable looks. Anyone who grows succulents probably knows that summer is the hardest period for them, and a single careless move can harm them. So below are a few points to share with everyone, guaranteed to get your succulents safely through summer.

Shade

Succulents naturally love plenty of light, so basically giving them sufficient light during the growing season is enough. In this hot summer, you still need to give succulents some proper shade. If growing them indoors, you can place them in a spot with indirect light; if growing them outdoors, you should buy a shade net to cover them.

Ventilation

Summer temperatures are high, and growing them in a ventilated environment not only lowers the temperature but also maintains good air humidity. Summer is also the time for pests and diseases; if the humidity is too high, the stems of succulents will rot or pest problems will occur, so be sure to keep the air circulating.

Water

Summer temperatures are high, so be sure to avoid watering at noon, otherwise it easily damages the leaves. So when watering succulents, try to do it in the evening. If the place where you are is stuffy and hot, it is recommended to wait until about 3 days after the soil has dried before watering. If it gets especially stuffy and hot, you can use a fan to evaporate the excess moisture.

A clean environment

In the high-temperature, high-humidity environment of summer, succulents easily breed pathogens, which makes them rot, so when growing them you must pay attention to the surrounding environment. If the succulents have dead branches or rotten leaves, be sure to clean them up promptly. If dead branches and rotten leaves fall into the pot and you then water, they will become moldy.

Avoid chemical damage

In summer, succulents easily suffer from pests such as aphids and scale insects. Most people use pesticides or homemade insect-repelling water to get rid of them, but after spraying, be sure to place them in a shaded spot, otherwise the leaves of the succulents will be damaged by the chemicals, leaving brown scars on the leaves that affect their appearance.