Which flowers need more watering in summer? A rundown of plants that easily die from drought
Folks! Once summer hits, the sun is like it has been cranked up to cheat mode, fierce and scorching. If the flowers and plants you grow aren't cared for properly, they'll wilt in no time at all. Today let's talk about which flowers need more watering in summer and which plants easily die from drought, guaranteed to get your greenery safely through the summer!
Blue plumbago:Blue plumbago is absolutely the“summer workhorse”, with a huge flower display and heat tolerance, but its water needs are also absurdly high! Once the sun hits it, the potting soil can dry out completely in two hours. Just put it in a semi-shaded, well-ventilated spot and water it at least twice a day, otherwise its leaves will dehydrate in no time.
Gardenia:The gardenia is a proper“water guzzler”! Gardenias bloom in summer, with big, fragrant flowers, but they also have high water needs. If they lack water, the buds easily drop, and the flowers you waited so long for never open. So when growing gardenias, you have to keep an eye on the potting soil at all times; once the surface is dry, water thoroughly right away. It's best to check once in the morning and once in the evening.
Fuchsia:Fuchsia also drinks a lot of water. This flower has a unique shape, like little lanterns hanging from the branches, super pretty! But it can't stand high temperatures; in summer, if water can't keep up, the leaves will drop in great quantities, and the whole plant may even wither. Besides watering every day, you can also place a tray under the pot to maintain some humidity, creating a relatively cool and moist little environment for it.
Succulents:Succulents may look cute the rest of the time, but summer is simply their“season of suffering”. Succulents are fairly drought-tolerant by nature, but once summer's high temperatures hit, the potting soil dries out fast, and they enter dormancy in the heat, so their roots' ability to absorb water weakens. If you water improperly, for example too much causes root rot, while too little makes them shrivel and wither. I once failed to get the watering frequency right for my succulents in summer, and several pots didn't make it, it was heartbreaking! So when growing succulents in summer, you have to be very careful: wait until the potting soil is completely dry, then water a small amount along the edge of the pot, and never overwater.
Asparagus fern:Asparagus fern also fears drought. Its leaves are fine and small, very sensitive to changes in moisture; in summer, if it lacks water, the leaves quickly turn yellow and dry, looking a terrible mess. So when growing asparagus fern, keep the potting soil slightly moist in summer, and mist it whenever you can to raise the air humidity, so it can keep its elegant form.
Golden pothos:Golden pothos may be tough and easy to grow, but in summer it can really“drink”. That's because pothos naturally likes moist environments, and in summer the temperature is high and water evaporates quickly; if you don't water in time, the leaves turn yellow and droop, and it's just heartbreaking to see. For my own pothos, in summer I basically have to water once a day, and sometimes I also mist the leaves to keep the air humid, so it stays lush green and fresh, growing vigorously.
In short, watering flowers in summer is a skilled job. Remember these“drinking guidelines”; we need to figure out each plant's “temperament” and water according to its needs, so they can accompany us through the blazing summer.