The temperature is high in summer and water evaporates quickly. Many flowers need to be watered frequently, otherwise they will soon appear wilted or even yellow leaves. If you water less than a cup of water, sometimes they may wither and die of thirst. But this is not the case for some flowers. Even in the hot summer, you don’t need to water them an extra cup of water. The more you water them, the faster they will die. What are some flowers?
Desert rose
Desert rose is a kind of heat-loving and drought-tolerant flower. Even in the hot summer, you don’t need to water it too frequently. It is a succulent plant with thick branches and storage. Water ability. Therefore, it can withstand heat and sunlight in summer. However, if it is a small seedling, it should be shaded from strong light at noon to avoid sunburn.
There are many varieties of desert roses. Most of the varieties we see in the flower market are cultivated through artificial dwarfing. In terms of flower shape, there are single-petaled ones and double-petaled ones. They are colorful and delicate. , but not the slightest bit delicate of a rose.
Desert rose is strong and resistant to drought and barrenness. It can be called the "eternal flower". Even if it is not watered for a month in the hot summer, it will not die. On the contrary, the more frequently and frequently you water, the easier it is to rot and wither.
Desert rose likes a dry climate and does not like to grow in a humid environment. If the water in the basin is too moist, it is easy to get leaf spot disease. And summer is the rainy season. If there is high temperature, humidity and poor ventilation, it is also easy to get . For soft rot , you can sterilize the soil by watering carbendazim dilution once a month. At the same time, maintain a good ventilation environment, spray more water on the branches and leaves to moisturize, dry the pot soil and water it thoroughly, and keep it moist but not waterlogged.
Yushu
Yushu is a succulent plant in the family Crassulaceae. Its leaves are green all year round, thick and smooth, and as moist as jade. Yushu is strong in nature and relatively drought-tolerant. It is known as the "cheeky" and "immortal flower".
In warm areas in the south, jade trees planted on the ground are almost unattended and can easily survive. After growing into a lignified old pile, the main trunk is strong and powerful, the crown is tall and beautiful, and the jade tree faces the wind. Some people even raise it until the tree is full of flowers, and the ornamental value is higher.
Yushu has a long lifespan. If taken care of, it can survive for decades or even longer. Even in summer, you don’t need to water it frequently. Its branches and leaves have a certain water storage capacity, so you can’t water it too much. Control the water and dry it. The pot soil should not be dry or watered. Proper pruning will also help it grow into an old pile. .
Crab claw
Crab claw orchid is an epiphytic flower of the Cactaceae family, with fleshy branches and leaves, and is also very drought-tolerant. In summer, it is the same as longevity flower . Under high temperatures, the leaves will become soft and droopy, some will become gray and dull, and the growth will obviously stagnate. This is a normal dormant state, but don't think it is out of water and water it frequently.
Especially some non-grafted native root crab claw orchids are most afraid of overwatering because their root system is not well developed. When water accumulates, the leaves will fall off section by section. Usually put it in a cool and ventilated place, stop fertilizing, and do not water the pot soil until it is dry. Under high temperatures, its metabolism weakens. Even if you water and fertilize it as usual, it will not be able to absorb it, but will cause fertilizer damage to the root system. . The best way is to let it follow the natural growth rules, rest quietly, control water and stop fertilizing, wait until summer is over, and then maintain it normally, it will grow and bloom again.
Cactus
Cactus and cactus plants are very drought-tolerant. As long as they are not watered too much, the pot soil does not accumulate water, and they are placed in a warm place in winter without freezing, it will be difficult to maintain them even if they are left alone.
In summer, the biggest fear of cactus is: overwatering. Even in the hot summer, there is no need to water or spray it frequently. Because cactus is actually a succulent plant. Its fleshy spheres are rich in juice and store a lot of water and nutrients. Therefore, they can withstand high temperatures, heat and drought in summer, and are also very afraid of water accumulation and root rot. It is best to use loose and breathable ones. Plant in sandy soil.
In summer, even if it is not watered for a month, it will not die. You must also pay attention to avoid being exposed to rain, otherwise it will quickly cause rot. In short, the cactus is a kind of "lazy flower" that "cannot die". The more water it is watered, the faster it will die.
Kalanchoe flower
Kalanchoe flower, its natural flowering period is in winter and spring. In summer, when the temperature is higher than 32 degrees, the growth rate is very slow or even stops. The leaves no longer look so green, and the old leaves at the bottom begin to turn yellow, and some fall off at a touch.
At this time, don’t water it too frequently. Kalanchoe will enter a dormant mode under high temperatures, as if sleeping, and has little demand for water and nutrients. If you water it frequently, it will not be able to absorb it. Instead, it will cause root rot and yellow leaves due to water accumulation.
Moreover, its root system is not developed. They are capillary roots with weak water absorption and cannot absorb excess water. When the pot soil accumulates water, the roots will soon become black and rotten, and some stems will grow something like White hairs like aerial roots indicate too much watering. In this case, take off the pot, cut off the rotten roots, and soak it in disinfectant for 30 minutes. If it is not serious, there is no need to soak it. Cut off all the dead branches and leaves (you can also "shave them all"), and then replant or take cuttings. , in autumn, it will grow and bloom again.
When raising Kalanchoe in summer, remember to water it "rather dry than wet". Don't water it even if you have a cup of water. Place it indoors or in a cool, ventilated place with diffuse light. When the soil in the pot is completely dry and the bottom leaves look a little wrinkled, it is not too late to water it thoroughly.
Golden Branches and Jade Leaves
Golden Branches and Jade Leaves are perennial succulent shrubs. The leaves are thick and succulent, small and round, as smooth as jade, green all year round, and the branches are light brown or dark brown. They have extremely strong vitality. You can survive by cutting any branch or leaf. They are drought-resistant and barren, and can grow without fertilizing. It just grows a little slower and has the title of "cannot die".
Under high temperatures in summer, golden branches and jade leaves will also enter the dormant period, and the growth rate will become very slow or even stop. Leaves will fall off easily, and in severe cases, they may dry out or become black and rotten. Therefore, put it in a cool and ventilated place to avoid exposure to the sun, stop fertilizing, and control water for maintenance.
You can prune some messy, overly dense, withered, and thin branches and leaves. Golden branches and jade leaves have strong germination power. Like jade trees, branches and leaves grow quickly, and the branches are tough and can withstand pruning and are easy to shape. You can pull and stretch them, etc. You can make it look like you like, or let it grow into a tree-shaped old pile bonsai, showing a natural lignified tree-like structure.
After pruning, it can not only help the plants to ventilate, but also reduce nutrient consumption. After growing into old piles, the stems of golden branches and jade leaves will become stronger and require more water control and maintenance to avoid excessive growth, which will affect the beauty of the plant shape. Of course, it should also be combined with the water retention and breathability of the pot soil and flower pot materials, as well as changes in weather and temperature, so as to be flexible and adaptable.
The above six kinds of flowers are all "immortal flowers" that are relatively drought-tolerant. In summer, they do not need to be watered frequently. Watering them too much and too frequently will cause them to die faster. Does your family support you?
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