After the summer solstice, the climate of high temperature, exposure, and humidity has become the main theme in most areas. Succulent plants have once again faced the annual "catastrophe of life and death". Flower lovers in non-flowering areas have exclaimed that they have already received their flowers. The first empty pot warning after summer. Although the price of succulents has dropped significantly, and the pressure of spending summer is much less, it still feels extremely regretful to see the old piles that have grown into groups withering this summer!
is not a hacking area. If you want your succulent to spend the summer smoothly, don’t ignore these 7 daily things:
[1] Avoid getting wet:
Getting succulent in the rain is a double-edged sword! When succulents are in the growth stage in spring and autumn, proper exposure to rain will help promote growth and keep the leaves plump and fresh. However, long-term rain in summer will not only cause the succulents to fade and grow leggy, but also cause the alternation of heat and humidity in a high temperature environment. The resulting transpiration affects , causing succulents to become "boiled meat", thus making black rot and dehydration the norm.
[2] Use sun protection:
Summer succulents Sunburn is also very common, especially for varieties with thin leaves and leaves without white powder. Long-term direct sunlight can easily burn the leaves and leave rust-like sun spots. , not only greatly reduces the appearance of succulents, but also takes a long time to consume the sunburned leaves. Therefore, for succulents raised in the open or exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, it is necessary to move them to a cool and ventilated place for maintenance during hot summer periods or install a sunshade net of appropriate density. This can not only protect them from the sun, but also significantly reduce the ambient temperature, killing two birds with one stone.
[3] Maintain ventilation:
A well-ventilated environment is conducive to heat dissipation and promotes water evaporation. Therefore, even in summer, it is not advisable to keep succulents in a closed indoor environment for a long time. In an open-air environment, you can try to place succulents in a cool and ventilated place for maintenance; for those who keep succulents on the balcony, in addition to opening more windows for ventilation, you can also consider installing a small exhaust fan, which can be used for a short period of time during high temperature periods. Auxiliary ventilation and cooling functions.
【4】Stop fertilizing:
During the high temperature period in summer, most succulents are in a dormant period and their growth is slow or basically stagnant. In addition, in summer itself, the ambient temperature is high and water evaporates quickly. It is not suitable to fertilize anymore to avoid fertilizer damage.
[5] Reasonable water control:
Proper water control in summer and keeping the pot soil dry will help reduce root rot and black rot. It can also prevent succulents from fading and growing leggy under shade. However, water evaporates quickly in summer, so it should still be used. Maintain basic survival moisture to avoid aggravating the consumption of the succulent plants themselves, resulting in wilting of the succulent leaves and crazy growth of branches aerial roots . When watering succulents in summer, in addition to watering a small amount along the edge, you can also use shallow water levels and soak the pots for a short time.
[6] Avoid excessive cleaning of dead leaves:
Some deeply dormant succulents in summer will not only gradually gather their leaf disks, but also form a layer of dead leaves on the periphery due to their own consumption, such as: mage, mountain rose, everlasting grass Varieties such as , Jingye, and Xiaohongyi do not need to be forcibly peeled off if the outer leaves are not completely dry, because they have a protective effect and can reduce the consumption of new leaves and prevent sunburn of young leaves. As long as the ventilation is not affected, just avoid pouring water into the dead leaves during daily care, or you can wait until the leaves are completely consumed and then simply clean them with tweezers.
[7] View the dormancy period rationally:
The dormancy period of succulents is a stress response to a harsh environment that is not suitable for, and is a process of self-protection and self-adjustment. When in the dormant period, although it seems to be growing slowly and in poor condition, after successfully passing the dormant period, it is growing steadily and thriving. Therefore, there is no need to keep succulents in an air-conditioned room or excessive shade to force them to continue to grow in summer. It is better to follow the laws of nature and let them sleep naturally. When the climate turns cooler, they can quickly resume growth and regain their color.
Spending the summer with more meat is a commonplace topic. Although everyone's response measures are varied, the general direction is basically the same. Since succulents themselves have certain regional characteristics, the difficulty of spending summer in different areas is also different. If you are not in the cheating zone, you might as well start with the above 7 little things! #potted plant##succulents#
Growing flowers also nourishes the mood. I hope every flower lover will have a pleasant courtyard, where he can plant vegetables with his head down, look up at the flowers, and never forget the original intention and prosperity. !
