How to deal with succulents being wet by rain (What to do if succulents are wet by heavy rain)

Can succulents be exposed to rain?

In most people's minds, succulents cannot be exposed to rain. They always think that succulents are prone to black rot and waterlogging after being exposed to rain.

So I managed the succulents with the mentality of "holding them in my hands for fear of dropping them, holding them in my mouth for fear of melting them", and kept them from getting wet in the rain. In the end, they still didn't grow well, the leaves couldn't be colored smoothly, and they weren't ornamental at all.

In fact , normally growing succulents can be exposed to rain . After all, rainwater is an acidic liquid and is rich in some trace elements, which is very beneficial to the growth of succulents.

However, if the following two situations exist, you cannot blindly get wet in the rain:

1. Poor growth

If the growth of succulents is very poor, or even infected with pests and diseases , it is not suitable to be exposed to rain. Reckless exposure to rain will only further weaken the growth of the entire succulent plant, and in severe cases, it will cause the succulent to wither.

2. Temperature exceeds 30°C

The most suitable growth temperature for succulents is between 10 and 25 degrees. Within this temperature range, succulents grow very fast and can also be exposed to rain. As long as there is more ventilation after the rain, there will be no problems.

However, when the temperature exceeds 30 degrees, succulents should not be exposed to rain , otherwise the moisture remaining on the surface of the leaves will rise in temperature and burn the leaves, and black rot is likely to occur.

How to deal with succulents that are wet in the rain

Don't be afraid if succulents are wet by the rain. Just improve the maintenance and management according to the wetness. Generally, there will be no big problems. I will simply share with you how to deal with it.

First, severe rain

If the plant has been exposed to rain for a long time and the soil is waterlogged, the succulent plant will be in poor condition. In this case, it is best to change the pot and soil.

Dig out the succulents that have been caught in the rain and put them in a well-ventilated place to dry, especially those with water accumulated in the center of the leaves. Dry them quickly.

Also pay attention to the root system to see if there is any rot. If necessary, prune it. After the roots are dried, you can put it back in the pot.

The soil should be mainly granular soil with good air permeability. It is not only not easy to accumulate water, but also can encourage the roots to grow new roots as soon as possible and resume the growth state as soon as possible.

Second, medium rain

This should be done according to the actual situation. If the rain time is not long and the soil is not seriously waterlogged, you can put it in a well-ventilated place and let the soil dry. It will recover soon and there is no need to worry too much.

If the branches and leaves are broken by rain, trim them, disinfect the wounds with sterilization and apply carbendazim, and they will recover quickly.

Third, a little rain

In fact, there is no need to worry about this situation. The soil of succulents has better air permeability and water permeability. Just put it in a cool and well-ventilated place and let it dry naturally. As long as there is no water accumulation in the center of the leaves and the soil, there is no need to worry.

In fact, there are still benefits to using rainwater to water succulents, as long as they are not exposed to the rain for a long time. Appropriate watering with rainwater can replenish water and trace elements. But be careful to avoid heavy rain.

What should you pay attention to when letting succulents rain?

When letting succulents get rained on, you need to observe the amount of rain. If it is a short-term drizzle, there will be no problem at all.

However, if the rain is heavy and lasts for a long time, it is better to avoid the rain. Otherwise, it is easy for the succulents to be soaked in rainwater, which will hinder the breathing of the roots and cause root rot.

After the rain, drain the water accumulated in the flowerpot in time, and increase ventilation so that the water remaining on the surface of the leaves can evaporate quickly and promote the respiration of the stems and leaves.

If the light is strong, do not expose the plant directly to the sun after it has rained. Take shade measures to avoid burning the leaves.

【 Kind tips 】

Flower lovers need to be reminded that if the succulents in your home have not yet adapted to the pot, the new roots are still in the state of not sprouting.

Succulents should not be exposed to rain at this time, otherwise they will fail to acclimate to the pot and hinder the growth of new roots.

Normally, let the succulents get as much sun as possible to meet their light needs. In summer, they should be shaded or moved to a semi-shaded place for maintenance.

During the period of vigorous growth of succulents, you can sprinkle a small amount of slow-release fertilizer to make the succulents grow strong and vigorous.