Succulents are loved by plant lovers because of their unique morphology and drought-tolerant characteristics. However, many people have some misconceptions about the maintenance of succulents, especially about the timing of watering. So, do succulents water in the morning or at night?
First of all, we need to understand that succulents are plants native to arid regions, and their growth habit is to prefer a sunny environment with dry soil. Therefore, for the watering of succulents, we cannot follow the conventional plant maintenance methods, but need to develop a suitable watering plan according to their growth habits.
In general, succulents should be watered in the morning or evening. This is because the temperature during these two periods is relatively low and the water evaporates more slowly, which ensures that the water is fully absorbed by the plants and does not evaporate quickly on the soil surface. In addition, the intensity of sunlight in the morning and evening is also low, which can prevent water from evaporating quickly under the light, resulting in water waste.
However, this does not mean that all succulents are suitable for watering in the morning or evening. Because different succulents have different water requirements and absorption capacity. For example, some succulents that prefer a moist environment, such as stone lotus flowers and jade butterflies, may need to be watered at noon or in the afternoon. For some succulents that prefer a dry environment, such as sedum and tiger prickly plum, it may be necessary to water them in the morning or evening.
In addition, we also need to adjust the watering time of succulents according to the seasons. In the summer, due to the higher temperatures, the water evaporates faster, so we can choose to water in the morning or evening. In winter, due to the cooler temperatures, the water evaporates more slowly, so we can choose to water it at noon or in the afternoon.
In general, there is no fixed time to water succulents, but they need to be adjusted according to their growth habits, species, and seasons. What we need to do is to observe and understand our succulents and develop a suitable watering plan according to their needs to ensure their healthy growth.