Does succulent cultivation mean less watering and more sun exposure (do succulents need to be watered every day)

Frequent sun exposure and less watering are not absolute.

Most succulents do like sunlight, and providing them with sufficient light during the growing period can help prevent fading and excessive growth, help succulents to photosynthesize better, deposit nutrients, and help them to color and grow in good condition.

However, there are some succulents that are not suitable for excessive exposure to the sun and are more suitable for maintenance in diffuse light.

For example: If the soft-leaf varieties of Haworthia, such as Jade Dew, Jade Fan, Longevity, and Vientiane, are overexposed to the sun, not only will the leaves lose their green color and slowly turn into reddish brown, but there is also the possibility of windows collapsing or bursting.

Vine varieties should not be exposed to the sun for a long time, otherwise the branches hanging down from the pot may wilt.

For example: climbing succulents such as Buddha Beads, Lover's Tears, Purple Moon, and Love Vine are more likely to bloom in a diffuse light environment. In addition to normal watering, the vines growing in the hanging pots should be sprayed with water when the weather is dry.

It is not suitable to bask in the sun frequently and water less during the high temperature period in summer.

Most succulents have the characteristic of short-term dormancy during the high temperature period in summer. During this stage, they need to be shaded and the cultivation environment needs to be kept cool and ventilated. At this time, if they are "exposed to the sun frequently and watered less", it will easily cause sunburn to the succulents, and it will also not be conducive to a smooth summer.

Less watering in summer can indeed avoid high temperature and humidity that may cause black rot and waterlogging of succulents, but the ambient temperature is high in summer and water evaporates quickly, so it is not advisable to not water at all.

When the soil in the pot is basically dry, it is okay to choose a relatively cool period of time to give it appropriate watering, at least to maintain basic survival moisture.

Note: Expose to the sun frequently and water sparingly. This is mainly suitable for succulent plants that are in their vigorous growth period in spring and autumn:

The main growing period of most succulents is in spring, autumn and early winter. Maintaining sufficient light and controlling watering at this time is beneficial to controlling shape and color, making the succulents appear plump and compact.

Flower lovers who have the conditions can take advantage of this period to grow succulents outdoors. With the nourishment of sunshine and rain, their condition can basically reach the best throughout the year.