Which plants are sun resistant
Even at the height of summer (and people in Brazil understand that!), there’s no reason why your garden don’t be as colorful, vibrant and lush as your spring landscape. In fact, you can keep your garden blooming all season long by adding these gorgeous, heat-loving plants!
Sun resistant plants
1. Lucia-Lima (Aloysia citrodora)
In addition to being beautiful and handling the heat well, this flower has medicinal aspects, helping with digestive ailments and muscle aches, for example. She is native to South America, so having them in Brazilian lands is a great idea!
2. Yellow Cosmos (Cosmos sulphureus)
This is a plant that doesn’t live for long, just one year, but when it dies, it leaves around 8 to 10 seeds, so that new flowers grow in their place! They are native to Mexico, Able to withstand heat and drought – making them ideal for desert gardens or areas with poor soil.
3. Daisy (Calendula officinalis)
Daisies appear on nearly every list of sun-resistant plants, and for good reason: They’re classics (especially as pot plants and bedding plants), easy to grow, come in cheerful shades of orange and yellow, and bloom in summer. and fall when many other plants are complaining about the heat.
Plant them in well-draining soil in full sun and water well in the root zone, allowing the soil to dry out a bit between waterings.
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4. Sardines (Pelargonium)
These plants have always been known to tolerate heat better than most plant species, but to keep them healthy, they need consistent humidity and should be watered the first 2 inches of soil is dry. They are also happier and last longer if given afternoon shade in the height of summer. See how to grow geraniums here!
5.Coppertone Sedum (Sedum nussbaumerianum)
Sedums are a group of succulents that are low maintenance. Resistant to drought, heat, humidity and poor soil, sedums survive in less-than-ideal conditions by storing moisture in their thick, succulent leaves.
These qualities make them excellent choices for arid climates and rock gardens that still want an infusion of bright color when the dense flower clusters appear in summer. Sedums don’t like to have their roots wet, so be sure to place them in well-draining soil in full sun.
Other plants that are sun and heat resistant
Tropical and desert plants, such as succulents, are known to be sun-resistant plants for pots, so when choosing a plant to keep you company during the summer, choose the species that do best in the heat. See more plant names in the list below!
- Flower princess (Tibouchina urvilleana)
- Hibiscus (Hibiscus)
- Begonia (Begonia)
- Aloe Vera (Aloe Vera)
- Mayflower (Schlumbergera truncata)
- Jade plant (Crassula ovata)
- Dracena draco (Dracanae draco)
- Saint George’s Sword (Dracanae trifasciata)
- Elephant foot (Beaucarnea recurvata)
What precautions do I need to take during the summer?
Move the plants
“As the season changes, the position of the sun also changes, so watch out for direct sun on the plants, mainly the afternoon sun. Swap the corner of your plants for a place with partial shade”, advises gardener Marina Reis, from Atelier Colorato.
Moisturize and ensure moisture
“In the summer, plants tend to lose water faster because of the heat, so spray more around the plant. So you create a more humid environment for her to feel hydrated”, advises the floral designer.
Increase the amount of ruler
“It’s hot and you noticed that your plant is dehydrated and sad? Water more times a week! Use a watering can that dissipates the water, like a showerhead, this helps to water the plant more evenly. And if you are in doubt whether it really needs water, just do the little finger test to make sure the soil is dry and whether the plant needs more watering”, comments the floral designer.
How is the watering process?
water slowly
“Even if your plant is dehydrated, never throw a large amount of water at once. The ideal is to pour the water slowly, to water every corner well of the plant as well. This way you prevent water from draining through the vase without hydrating the plant well”, explains Reis.