Do All Plants Go Dormant in Summer? Five Heat-Loving, Easy-Care Plants That Bloom More the Hotter It Gets
As soon as summer arrives,"It's so hot, do all plants have to go dormant and rest?" Actually, not at all! Some plants get more lively the hotter it gets in summer, blooming away like crazy. Whether a plant goes dormant mainly depends on its "comfort zone." Cool-loving types like succulents and kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) wilt and sleep once temperatures exceed30°C. But some plants are naturally heat-tolerant, and the higher the temperature, the stronger their blooming power. Today I'm going to recommend five easy-care plants that "bloom more the hotter it gets."
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Bowl Lotus:If you don't grow bowl lotus in summer, it always feels like something is missing. Bowl lotus loves to bloom the hotter it gets; the warmer the water, the more vigorously it grows. Find a shallow basin, fill it with pond mud, bury the lotus tuber in it, add water until it covers the soil surface, place it on a windowsill or in the yard, make sure it gets enough light, and within two months it will send up leaves and buds. Small pink, white, and yellow flowers float on the water surface, paired with round lotus leaves, giving off the ambiance of a Jiangnan water town. Remember not to let it dry out; add water promptly when the level drops. Basically nothing else needs doing. Truly a blessing for the lazy gardener.
Mandevilla:As the name suggests, this flower not only blooms but also carries a faint fragrance. Summer heat of38°C? It's not afraid at all! Its vines can climb over two meters high. Whether you set up a trellis or let it grow along a railing, it will produce a mass of red and pink trumpet-shaped flowers, blooming from late spring all the way to late autumn. Care is simple too: water when the soil is dry, avoid waterlogging, and give it plenty of sun. The only minor drawback is that it's afraid of cold in winter, but in summer you don't need to worry at all; the more sun it gets, the more flowers it produces.
Moss Rose:Moss rose (Portulaca grandiflora) can take any amount of rough treatment in summer. It blooms as soon as the sun comes up in the morning, and under the blazing midday sun, its petals actually become more vivid. There are single-petaled and double-petaled varieties, in red, yellow, and pink, looking like little peonies. Just snap off a stem, stick it in soil, water it, and it will live. It will bloom its head off even without fertilizer. It's best planted in a corner of the yard or at the edge of a flowerpot; it will grow vigorously on its own without any attention.
Petunia:Don't let the "dwarf" in its name fool you; its blooming ability is anything but weak. The hotter the summer, the denser its blooms, covering the entire flowerpot so tightly it looks like a colorful carpet. It also comes in especially many colors: solid, gradient, and patterned. Pick a few varieties and plant them together, and your balcony instantly takes on a summer feel. Care is hassle-free too: give it enough light, don't water too frequently, water only when the soil surface is dry, and occasionally trim off spent flowers, and it will keep blooming nonstop. Even beginners can easily achieve a pot bursting with blooms.
Summer is not the "off-season" for growing flowers at all. Choose the right plants, and you can still make your home bloom abundantly. These five plants are all unafraid of heat, bloom frequently, and are especially easy to care for. Even if it's your first time growing flowers, you can easily reap a full harvest of summer surprises.