Why do so many people like succulents? What to do if succulents get sunburned in summer

Succulents are popular as potted plants all over the world. Succulents refer to plants whose leaves are thick and juicy and have the function of storing a large amount of water among the three nutritional organs of the plant: roots, stems, and leaves. They are also called "succulent plants". According to rough statistics, there are more than 10,000 species of succulents in the world, which belong to more than 100 families in classification. Succulents can also purify the air. They are especially easy to grow in spring and autumn, but the temperature is too high in summer. Many friends don't know how to keep succulents in summer? What if the cute little succulents get sunburned in summer? More curious why so many people like succulents? Let's listen to what the editor says.

Contents of this article

1. What to do if succulents get sunburned in summer

2. How do succulents survive the summer?

3. Why do so many people like succulents?

4. What succulent varieties are easy to grow in summer?

What to do if succulents get sunburned in summer

What happens when succulents are sunburned:

First degree sunburn: Mild sunburn, there will be sunburn scars on the tip of the leaves and also in the center of the leaves, all of which are particularly tender parts of succulents.

Second degree sunburn: moderate sunburn, half of the leaf or even the entire leaf is sunburned. This situation usually occurs when there are water droplets on the surface of the succulent leaves and the leaves are exposed to the sun.

Grade 3 sunburn: Severe sunburn, the leaves are completely shrunken, blackened, and rotten. This symptom may also appear on the stems of some succulents.

What causes sunburn on succulents?

It is possible that the succulents are not in good condition and are exposed to the sun; or when there are water stains on the surface of the succulents, they are left in the sun; the most direct reason is: the weather is really hot, and the consequences of exposure to the sun are disastrous. Succulents are afraid of heat, and not all succulents are as sun-resistant and heat-resistant as cacti.

How to deal with sunburn in summer:

Pay attention to proper shade and ventilation. Ventilation is very important for succulents. Remember not to expose them to the sun casually. If the leaves are completely shriveled, blackened, and rotten, just pick them off. If there is black rot on the stem, just remove it. When watering succulents, pay attention to whether there are residual water droplets or water accumulation on the surface of the succulents. If there are, don't expose them to the sun for too long.

How to spend the summer with succulents

The following are some ways to help succulents survive the summer:

1. Place a small fan next to the plants to promote air circulation.

2. Use black shade nets to create a scattered light environment for the plants and take shading measures.

3. Water the succulents in the evening or morning, not at noon.

Why do so many people like succulents?

1. Planting flowers can cultivate one's sentiments. Raising succulent plants is more beneficial for some people with low self-esteem and high stress;

2. You can gain a sense of pride and happiness from the growth of succulents;

3. According to psychological research, pulpy foods can improve people's mood.

Succulents refer to higher plants with enlarged vegetative organs, usually with three vegetative organs: roots, stems, and leaves, and three reproductive organs: flowers, fruits, and seeds.

Succulents are popular as potted plants all over the world. Most common species belong to the Crassulaceae and Cactaceae families. South Africa and Mexico are the countries with the most succulents in the world. There are many very famous hybrid varieties in Japan, the United States, and Western Europe.

What kinds of succulents are easy to grow in summer?

1. Drought-resistant Moonflower. Moonflower is a succulent plant that likes plenty of sunlight, warm and dry environment. Spring and autumn are its main growing seasons. It is native to Mexico in South America. The current price of a 3-4 cm tall Moonflower ranges from 2 to 4 yuan.

2. The solemn and mysterious Black Master. Black Master is a cultivar of the genus Echeveria in the Crassulaceae family. Its purple-black leaves are arranged in a rosette shape. It is a plant that likes a warm, dry and sunny environment. The current selling price ranges from 2 to 40 yuan.

3. Blue-pink blue stone lotus. Generally speaking, blue stone lotus refers to the Pi's stone lotus. The gray-green leaves are covered with a layer of light blue frost powder, which will turn pink in an environment with sufficient sunlight and a certain temperature difference. It likes a warm, dry, sunny and ventilated environment, and has no obvious dormancy period. It is drought-resistant, not cold-resistant, slightly tolerant of semi-shade, and avoids water and humidity. The current market price is 5-15 yuan per plant.

4. Purple Moon, one of the varieties of spider plants. Purple Moon is officially called Huanghua Xinyue in Chinese. It is also called Purple String Moon, Purple Buddha Beads, Purple Grapes, and Jade House. It is one of the varieties of spider plants with peculiar leaves. It likes a warm and sunny environment. The selling price ranges from 2 to 35 yuan.