Which outdoor flowers that can't tolerate waterlogging during the rainy season need to be moved indoors?
It's been raining a lot lately, and many gardening friends are starting to agonize: should the flowers at home be moved indoors to shelter from the rain? If they stay outside, will they be damaged by the rainwater? To be honest, this has to be judged case by case! If among your plants there are these five water-fearing types, then you'd better move them indoors right away, otherwise one heavy rain could send them straight to"meeting their maker"!
Succulents:When it comes to the plants that fear water most, succulents are definitely the champion. Many people think rain gives succulents a free bath, only to find a few days later that the leaves have turned to mush and the roots have gone black. This is because succulents are like a "little reservoir" themselves; their thick, fleshy leaves store a large amount of water, and when there is too much rain they simply cannot process it. On top of that, rainwater is low in temperature, and a sudden drop in temperature makes them even more prone to "catching a cold." When a run of rainy days hits, don't hesitate, move the succulents into a ventilated indoor space right away; if they have already been soaked through by the rain, remember to pull off the rotting leaves and place them in a shady spot to recover.
Cyclamen:
Gloxinia:Gloxinia flowers look like little trumpets and are incredibly brightly colored, but its leaves and stems are fragile. Rain hitting the leaves easily leaves ugly spots, and if water seeps into the base of the stem, the whole plant will slowly rot. Even worse, gloxinia normally has to be watered along the edge of the pot, so if it is not protected during rain, it is a real catastrophe. It is recommended to find it its own indoor corner, with a small fan to blow air and keep the air circulating.
Rieger begonia:This flower is beautiful but delicate. Its root system is especially fine and dense, like strands of hair, and too much rainwater easily makes it suffocate from lack of oxygen. Moreover, Rieger begonia is especially sensitive to humidity; after being rained on, the environment is both wet and stuffy, and powdery mildew and stem rot all come calling. So remember, moving it indoors on rainy days is definitely the right call!
Clivia:Clivia looks tough and thick-skinned, but it is actually most afraid of rainwater pouring into the leaf core. Once water accumulates in the leaf core, over time it will rot from the inside out. And clivia's fleshy roots themselves fear waterlogging; on rainy days the soil moisture content is too high, breathing is poor, and root rot problems follow. During the rainy season, it is best to put clivia on the inner side of a balcony sheltered from rain, and if it accidentally gets rained on, quickly use a paper towel to absorb the water in the leaf core.
Besides these five water-fearing types, other flowers should also be judged according to the actual situation. If the pot drains well and the plant is tough and hardy, a short spell of rain is not a big problem; but if water accumulates at the bottom of the pot and the plant is already in poor condition, then to be on the safe side, move it indoors!