What Temperature Can Succulent Withstand?

Since ancient times, in addition to human beings being afraid of cold winter, plants are no exception. If they have been exposed to cold areas, they cannot grow healthier. Especially succulents. It is a plant that has been exposed to arid areas for a long time. When it faces a cold winter, there will be many unexpected problems. And the following article will take you an in-depth understanding of what temperature can succulent withstand.

What succulent temperature is suitable for growing?

 
The most important factor for a succulent plant to withstand the outside temperature depends on whether it is a soft succulent or a hardy succulent.
In general:
Soft succulents--- can withstand temperatures above 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit, and they cannot survive sub-zero temperatures. Once exposed to cold temperatures, their plump and fleshy leaves will freeze and gradually rot.
Hardy succulents--- can survive temperatures of -20 degrees Fahrenheit, and most winters in the United States are not only dry but also humid and snowy. If you want to grow succulents, you need to buy hardy succulents.
Recommend several hardy succulents---donkey tail, aloe vera, and snake plants are the hardest in the whole species of succulents.
 

What effect does cold have on succulents?

 
If you live in an area that rarely goes below zero in winter, your succulents will encounter this situation when it is cold. First of all, it may cause insomnia. Second, the leaves of succulents will change their previous color. On the contrary, if the area where you live is very cold in winter, it is recommended that you buy grow lights to help the growth of succulents. If it is kept by the window to absorb the weak sunlight, the succulents will face the risk of freezing to death. Succulent care temperature is very important to grow them!

How to make succulents survive the winter successfully?

 
When winter comes, we need to take some steps to protect our succulents from winter. So, learn some knowledge about temperature for succulent plants can help succulents survive the winter. Here are some tips to help you:
 

Soft succulents

If the succulents in your home are soft succulents, the best way is to grow them indoors. In addition, you have to choose a sunny area. It is difficult to achieve sufficient sunlight, but the best way is to put it under the grow light. No matter what method is used, the most important thing is to check the health of the plants regularly. In addition to cold weather, our daily care for it is also very important. If you don't pay attention to it, there may be a risk of decay.
 

Hardy Succulents

Generally speaking, hardy succulents are more suitable for planting on the ground, which is more conducive to their growth. There are many questions, why do you want to do this? The reason is very simple because the ground can be better than cold weather. In addition, if you want to transplant succulents to the ground for planting. It is recommended that you implement this action before winter comes. If it is already winter but there is no time to transplant, then please give up the transplant and plant it indoors.