Practical information: introduction to the maintenance of sleeping succulent plants in summer. See here.

In fact, most varieties of succulent plants spend the summer through dormancy. So what are the characteristics of succulent flesh when it enters the dormant period?

1. The color of the leaves is dull and dull.

2. The leaf color of the whole plant is basically the same (mainly green)

3. The leaf color of the lower half and even the whole plant changed.

4. The color of branches, leaves and stems is basically the same.

5. Petrified succulent plants keep the same color.

Why do succulent plants go dormant? In fact, this is because plants respond to the harsh natural environment, and these dormant succulent plants will tentatively grow and maintain their future growth by consuming the nutrients and water they are skilled in the growing season (specific varieties that will go into dormancy need to be checked by flower fans).

I. necessary protective measures

The succulent plants in the dormant period are very fragile, and the succulent roots in the dormant period will not absorb foreign water and nutrients. So they don't need too much water and light at the moment (but in order to prevent succulent growth, we can consider installing a sunshade net on the balcony to allow the plants to receive light properly and, of course, several cooling and ventilating fans).

Mountain rose is a special kind of succulent plant in crassulaceae. In hot weather, its central leaves will be tightly wrapped together to form a budding rose. In the dormant period, we must avoid strong light, exposure and other adverse environmental factors (30 °C is the limit, above this limit should be timely shading).

Mountain roses, as a special kind of succulent plants, are very similar to real roses, but according to the changes of succulent leaf color, variety and growth environment, mountain roses generally vary from gray-green, blue-green to emerald-green, but the leaves show reddish-brown markings after exposure.

Second, correct maintenance methods

Because in the hot summer, succulent plants will enter a dormant state, so at this time we only need to water 1-2 times a month, and the amount of watering must be small, just keep the basin soil slightly wet (if you can not guarantee a good ventilated environment for planting and breeding, then the water must be cut off as soon as possible).

Stone flowers are not only shaped like buttocks, but also blossom in the buttocks. They like to live in loose and breathable sandy soil (preferably neutral). There are two breeding methods: sowing and ramet. Of course, raw stone flowers also need proper shading and water control in summer because of their peculiar shape and gorgeous colors.

The butt flower is highly sought after by the majority of succulent plant lovers because of its strange appearance, of course, the ornamental value is also very high. But can not bear low temperature, avoid summer strong light exposure. The optimum temperature for the growth of stone flower is between 10-30 ℃, so the winter temperature should not be lower than 12 ℃, but it can tolerate the low temperature of 4-5 ℃ in a short time.

Third, common dormant succulent plants

In summer, the succulent plants that are most likely to go dormant are mages and most species of mountain roses. Especially when the temperature in the culture environment is higher than 28 °C, the leaves on the inside of the succulent plant will slowly contract and the outside will slowly wither, forming like a budding rose (although succulent leaves are easy to wither, but this is also the safest way for succulent plants to spend the summer).

Small ball rose is also a kind of Sedum succulent, with a delicate shape, not only cold and drought resistance is good, but also has a strong reproductive capacity, suitable for platter protection grass or turfgrass. In the environment of large temperature difference and plenty of sunshine, the leaf color will be more bright, and the red one is very likable.

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