In today's society, succulents have become a favorite houseplant for many people because of their unique appearance and relatively simple maintenance methods. And for a 20-year-old female college student, raising more meat is not only a hobby, but also an attitude to life. I'm such a female college student who has been raising meaty for five years. In the past five years, through continuous study and practice, I have summed up 3 "summer strategies", I hope it can be helpful to everyone.
1. Maintain proper lighting
Although there is plenty of sunlight in summer, for succulents, too much sunlight can cause their leaves to burn. In order for succulents to survive the summer healthily, the first thing to do is to control the light. In general, succulents prefer ample but not too strong light.
In the summer heat, succulents can be placed in softer sunlight, such as on a windowsill, but avoid direct sunlight at noon. Hang blackout curtains on the windows, or move the succulents closer to the east or north windows in softer sunlight to ensure they get enough light without getting sunburned.
I remember the first time I raised succulents, because I had no experience, I put them on the balcony, but after a few hours, the leaves were yellowed and blackened, and I felt distressed for a long time. After that lesson, I learned to choose the right lighting environment for succulents.
2. Control the frequency of watering
Summer temperatures are high and water evaporates quickly, but this does not mean that succulents need to be watered frequently. Conversely, too much water can cause the roots of succulents to rot. Generally speaking, the growth period of succulents is in spring and autumn, and summer is the dormant period, which requires less water. Therefore, special attention should be paid to controlling the frequency of watering during the summer months.
My experience is that it is sufficient to keep the soil slightly moist in the summer, usually watering every two weeks. When watering, make sure that the water can completely penetrate the soil, but do not allow the water to accumulate at the bottom of the pot. If you find that the soil surface is dry, but the potting soil is still wet, you can extend the watering interval appropriately to avoid overwatering. In addition, watering can be carried out in the morning or evening when the temperature is low to avoid the rapid evaporation of water in high temperatures and affect the absorption of the succulents.
3. Provide good ventilation
Good ventilation is one of the important conditions for the healthy growth of succulents. Especially in summer, the high temperature and humidity environment can easily lead to the breeding of germs and cause succulent diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that the environment where the succulents are located has good air circulation.
In the summer, I often open the windows to ventilate and keep the air circulating. If the indoor temperature is high, you can use an electric fan or air conditioner to lower the temperature, but avoid blowing directly on the meat. For some succulents placed on the balcony or windowsill, some small fans can be placed around to help the air circulate and prevent the stuffy environment from causing succulents to grow poorly.
I remember one time when I didn't open the window for a long time, and as a result, the succulent plant was infected with mold, causing the leaves to rot, and that experience made me deeply realize the importance of ventilation.
Through the five years of maintenance experience, I have summed up the above 3 "summer strategies". These experiences have saved me a lot of detours in the process of raising succulents, and I hope these small experiences of mine can help you and make your succulents healthy to survive the hot summer. If you also have some good ways to maintain meat, welcome to share it with everyone, communicate together, and make progress together.
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