The fatty plants on the balcony can suffer the summer sun. But a simple mix of minerals can make a difference, preventing burns and keeping the soil in health.
Not all succulent love torrid heat. Especially on the balconies exposed to the south, the risk of leaf burns It is more common than you think. Still, there is a solution as natural as it is effective: enrich the substrate with a mix of specific minerals.
Those who have already noticed white spots or dry tips on their fatty plants know how delicate they are in the summer. But small precautions are enough to protect them and make them grow luxuriant even under the sun.
Because fatty plants are burning and how to avoid it
Even if you think that the succulent They are indestructible in the sun, reality is a bit different. When the heat becomes really heavy, especially in the central hours of the day, it may happen that the leaves begin to show signs of suffering. Sometimes spots are noticed, other times the edges become dry and discolored. This happens especially when the plant has not had time to gradually get used to the new exposure: the sun, if too direct and sudden, can really put it in difficulty.
The ground can also become a problem: it dries in a moment, leaving the roots without the slightest refreshment. Some varieties, then, the clearer ones or with varied leaves, are even more sensitive to intense light, and quickly show signs of stress, with dried spots or edges.
To avoid all this, the key is to strengthen plants at the base, literally. By acting on the substrate, you can create a more balanced environment that helps the plant to resist better. It is precisely here that the mix of minerals enters the scene: a simple but effective combination that helps the roots to remain fresh and nourished even on the hottest days.
The ideal mineral mix for protecting succulent
A well -balanced substrate allows the fatty plants on the balcony to better face the torrid days. Here are the key ingredients for perfect ground:
- Pumice: light, porous, retains without stagnation
- Zeolite: regulates water absorption and reduces heat stress
- Volcanic lava: improves the soil structure and reflects part of the heat
- Big sand: favors drainage and avoid compacts
- Perlite o vermiculite: to lighten and ventilate the mixture
This mix can be used as a surface layer or mixed with the basic substrate. In addition to protecting the roots, it reflects part of the light, avoiding overheating the surface of the pot.
Extra tips for sunny balconies
In addition to the mineral soil, here are other useful measures for those who grow fatty plants on balconies exposed to the sun:
- Place the vases in partially shaded places in the hottest hours
- Use terracotta vaseswhich maintain the temperature more stable
- Avoid wet in hot hours so as not to create thermal shocks
- Nebulize slightly in the morning only in case of strong aridity
The succulents do not ask much, but a little attention can make the difference. And the mineral mix is a small make -ups from nurserymen that everyone can adopt.
Investing in a good substrate is not just an aesthetic question. It is a way to make plants stronger, healthy and ready to face even the most torrid summers. And on the balcony, you will immediately notice the difference.
When and how to renew the soil to keep plants healthy
An aspect often neglected in the care of Baranty balcony plants It is the management of the soil in the long run. Even if these plants seem to get away with little, over time the substrate tends to compact, to lose porosity and retain less nutritious. This directly affects the capacity of the plant to resist heat and water stress.
Renewing the soil does not necessarily mean replacing it all at once. Sometimes it is enough to add a new surface layer of mineral mix, or lighten the upper part with a little pumice and large sand to improve drainage and perspiration. Renewing the soil may seem one of those things that are done only when the plant is sick, but in reality it is A simple gesture that really changes things.
The best time to do it? When the days stretch, the light is kinder and the climate helps: spring is perfect. Even the beginning of autumn is fine, when the heat attenuates and the plants can get back in motion calmly. In those periods, every small intervention is absorbed better, without too much stress.
With such small gestures, almost imperceptible, it is really done. This is how plants continue to grow healthy, season after season. With a little care and some more attention, even a sunny balcony becomes a small green corner that never stops surprising.
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