Which plants are difficult to keep through the summer? A rundown of plants that easily die in summer

In the scorching summer, the sun seems to bake the earth every day. Walking into a flower market, there are still plenty of brightly blooming flowers inside, a real feast for the eyes. But as a veteran flower grower, I'd say there are several plants on the market that you'd better not buy in summer, because they are very easy to kill.

Fuchsia

Fuchsia, a plant that blooms in spring and autumn, bears flowers like strings of delicate wind chimes after blooming, with colors ranging from pink, white, purple to red gradients that are unforgettable once seen. But if you buy it back in summer, it may become your nightmare, because once the temperature rises above 30 degrees, the plant will immediately enter dormancy, with leaves curling and dropping, and above 35 degrees it will wither and die.

Care difficulties: Fuchsia cannot be placed in a sealed space in summer. To help it get through summer better, it is recommended to harden your heart and cut off all its branches and old leaves, minimizing nutrient loss as much as possible, and then place it in a well-ventilated, semi-shaded spot for care. As for watering, water it again only when the potting soil is half dry, keeping the soil on the drier side.

Rieger begonia

Rieger begonia was first a hybrid cultivated in Germany. It has double flowers, with common colors including red, orange, yellow and pink. Its flower language is perfection, harmony and amiability, carrying beautiful blessings. However, although it has gorgeous looks, in summer it is most prone to diseases, black rot and the like.

Care difficulties: In summer, the root absorption capacity of Rieger begonia declines, so it needs to be placed in a relatively cool place. Follow a slightly dry state for watering, and do not water at noon; it is best to water at 9 in the morning or 8 in the evening. At the same time, place it in a ventilated spot and promptly prune leggy stems.

Cyclamen

Cyclamen flowers are shaped like rabbit ears, so in flower markets some shops also call it rabbit-ear flower, rabbit flower or bonfire flower. It has diverse flower colors and is a perennial plant of the genus Cyclamen in the primrose family, with a flowering period that can last from January all the way to May. To survive the hot August, the temperature must not exceed 25 degrees Celsius.

Care difficulties: At high temperatures, the tubers of cyclamen age rapidly. During this period, do not water; just keep a relatively dry soil environment so it does not lack oxygen, and at the same time place it in a relatively shady spot, keeping the soil slightly dry at all times.