Summer dormancy and maintenance of succulent plants

Succulents that hibernate in summer

Generally, some winter-type succulents will go dormant in the summer. These plants include most of the Sedum, Echeveria, Aeonium, and Lithops genera.

In summer, because the temperature is too high, these plants are not very heat-resistant, so it is a problem for them to survive the summer safely.

Summer dormancy maintenance of succulents

When succulents are dormant in the summer, the two main things to pay attention to are water control and ventilation.

In summer, water control is necessary, and watering is generally not required for a long time. However, this mainly depends on the breeding environment. In a relatively dry environment, watering is generally done once every two weeks, while in other environments, watering once a month may be fine. When watering succulents, it is generally enough to spray the surface of the soil wet, and do not pour water on the leaves. It is also necessary to stop fertilizing at this time.

In the summer, because the light is strong, succulents are usually placed in a shaded place for maintenance, or shaded with a shade net.

Another very important point is that succulents need to maintain good ventilation in summer. The climate is relatively hot and humid in summer, so it is best to place it in a well-ventilated place for maintenance. The air can flow smoothly so that the plant will not get sick so easily.