Which flowering plants easily dry out and drop their leaves in summer and need careful attention?
Once summer arrives, many flower lovers start to worry: why do their plants either turn yellow, dry up, or even outright "kick the bucket"? Actually, some plants are naturally afraid of heat and can't be cared for the old way in summer. Today let's talk about which plants need careful tending in summer, and the "fragile contenders" that easily dry out and drop their leaves. Come and dodge these pitfalls!
Clematis: Clematis wilt is most likely to break out in summer! It was perfectly fine just a few days ago, then suddenly the whole plant's leaves dry up - it's impossible to guard against. In summer, give clematis shade and cool it down, avoid watering onto the leaves and stems, immediately prune off any withered branches, and spray some carbendazim to prevent disease.
Money Tree: Many people think the money tree is easy to keep, but it fails as soon as summer comes! A stuffy, unventilated indoor space plus watering too often will make its leaves turn yellow and dry up. When keeping a money tree in summer, watering once every half month is totally fine. After each watering, remember to open the windows for ventilation, and absolutely don't spray water on the trunk - beware of root rot!
Orchids: Whether Chinese orchids or Phalaenopsis, all need "luxury care" in summer! In a high-temperature, high-humidity environment, orchid roots easily rot, and once the roots rot, the leaves turn yellow and soft. It's recommended to use breathable bark, sphagnum moss and other potting media. After watering, be sure to strengthen ventilation - you can point a fan at the pot to lower the humidity.
Gardenia: Although gardenia blooms fragrantly in summer, its leaves are especially prone to problems! Scorching sun plus lack of water will quickly scorch the leaf edges and cause heavy leaf drop. In summer, place it in a semi-shaded spot, check the potting soil every morning and evening, water thoroughly when dry, and usually spray water around it to keep it moist - but don't spray onto the flowers and buds.
Succulents: Most succulents are "summer survival strugglers", especially varieties like Sedeveria 'Jing Ye', Echeveria 'Yudie' and Sedum 'Laui'. In high-temperature, high-humidity weather, succulents either turn to mush or develop black rot, and the leaves drop at a touch. When keeping succulents in summer, shade, water control and ventilation are all indispensable! Watering 1 - 2 times a month is enough. If your hands really itch, just spritz the soil surface twice with a spray bottle.
Cyclamen: Cyclamen enters dormancy in summer, and at this time dropping leaves is normal! If you notice the leaves starting to turn yellow and wither, don't rush to water and fertilize - just cut off the water and put the pot in a cool, ventilated corner. Wait until the weather cools down in autumn, then gradually resume watering, and it can still sprout and bloom again!
Keeping flowers in summer is all about being careful and cautious! Figure out these plants' weaknesses - shade the ones that need shade, control water for the ones that need water control - only then can you get them safely through the summer.