If you are looking for fatty plants that resist the summer heat, you are in the right place: find out which variety to choose for a green garden even in the more torrid months, without having to go crazy with watering.
When the summer arrives and the thermometer begins to climb mercilessly, the garden also seems to ask for respite. The ground dry out in an instant, the most delicate plants are affluzed and the water … disappears almost immediately. Yet, there are those who manage to get away very well even under the peak sun: they are the succulentextraordinary plants capable of retaining humidity within itself like small natural reserves. Fleshy leaves, swollen stems, deep roots … each has its own way to challenge drought. Before thinking about complicated solutions, perhaps it is worth giving space to these independent varieties. Some resist weeks without a single drop of water, making the care of the garden a kids game in the most difficult months.
And do you know what is the beautiful thing? You don’t even need to wait for the most mild seasons to plant them. Can be placed also in the height of summerjust a little initial attention. Gravel flower beds, well -drained vases or sunny but not too exposed areas: with the right place, useless shocks are avoided and they immediately begin to settle down.
The succulents most resistant to the sun and drought
Sometimes we tend to think that all the fatty plants resemble each other. Same form, same resistance. But no, that’s not quite. Some are true champions of the heat and have nothing to envy to the most famous species. THE’Agave americanafor example, has a proud and a little wild appearance, with pointed leaves that seem carved in the rock. He loves dry soils, he endures the sun without batting an eye and, needless to say, does not need too many cuddles. The Sedumon the other hand, it is more discreet but equally effective: it blossoms in the height of summer with pink flowers that attract bees and butterflies, and manages to remain luxuriant even without frequent irrigation. And what about the classic I am d’Adia? In addition to its entire Mediterranean charm, it grows everywhere, even among the stones, and gives an exotic touch to the garden. Just let him do it. Then there is theEuphorbia tirucalliwhat everyone calls “pencil plant”: slender, curious, with branches that look like green sticks. He loves the direct sun and grows quickly, perfect if you are looking for a WOW effect in a short time.
And finally theAloe arborescensa classic that never goes out of fashion. More rustic than her cousin Aloe Vera, she is beautiful to look at and useful for a thousand natural remedies. And above all, it does not fear drought. Curious how these plants, so Spartan, manage to give structure and character even to the most neglected corners of the garden.
How to take care of these plants in summer
Once you find the right varieties, one wonders: are particular attention? Yes and no. In reality, these plants were born to get by, but in the first days a minimum support makes the difference. Very little is enough: some initial precautions and the rest do it, almost as if they already knew how to survive:
- Well -drained soil: better if mixed with sand or gravel. The stagnation of water are declared enemies.
- Abundant but spaced watering: a good quantity is preferable every now and then, rather than a little water every day.
- Suitable vases: Better to avoid plastic, which retains too much heat. The terracotta remains the most suitable.
- Shadow in the hottest hours: useful especially for young plants just put in place.
- Parasitic control: Cocciniglia loves the heat, so it is better to keep it out and immediately eliminate any outbreaks.
In short, nothing panic. Just accompany them a little at the beginning, then they make space on their own.
Why choose fatty plants for the summer garden
There is something magnetic in fatty plants. Perhaps it is the symmetry of the shapes, or those colors that seem dusty and ancient. Or maybe it is their apparent calm: they are there, firm, silent, but they resist everything.
Many choose them for aesthetic reasons. They work very well both alone and in a group, next to white stones or woods discolored by the sun. Others use them to counteract more lively seasonal blooms, creating volume and color games.
And then there is the practical question: a few plants are so generous. They adapt, resist, they are not offended if you forget about them for a while. Indeed, sometimes it is just what they want.
In an era in which we speak more and more often about crazy climate, heat waves and resources to save, relying on rustic plants almost seems like a gesture of common sense. Or perhaps just a simpler and more sustainable way of living the garden.
Do you have a dry corner where nothing grows? Maybe that’s right that a fatty plant could feel at home. It is worth trying. Maybe it amazes you.
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