Aeonium Crested Sunburst during the Winter and Rainy days – This succulent tends to be a bit sensitive during cold seasons because it can’t tolerate extreme temperature.

This succulent loves a moderate climate where it grows beautifully and healthy. So, during freezing temperatures, Aeonium Crested Sunburst must be brought indoors to protect it from any problem.

Also, caring for Aeonium Crested Sunburst during the winter season and rainy days are different. This article will show you the care guide you need to know for your Aeonium Crested Sunburst during those times.

Quick Trivia: Succulents have two categories; the hardy succulents and the soft succulents.a

• Hardy succulents: Succulents that are frost tolerant and can thrive outdoors even with freezing temperature
• Soft succulents: Non-frost tolerant Succulents. They prefer warm and sunny weather rather than cold weather. They can die when left outdoors during the freezing season.

How to care for Aeonium Crested Sunburst During the Winter and Rainy Days

Succulents like Aeonium Crested Sunburst can be a little sensitive depending on the weather around them. But during the wet and cold seasons, they can be more susceptible and prone to rot.

So, here is the guide on how to care for your Aeonium Crested Sunburst during the winter and rainy days.

General Care for Aeonium Crested Sunburst During Winter Season

Aeonium Crested Sunburst can survive during the winter season as long as you give proper care.

However, it might be challenging to take care of this succulent during this time of the year since meticulous care is needed.

But, if you made sure that you have given all the necessary measures, then there is no need to worry.

Can Aeonium Crested Sunburst be left outdoors during winter?

There are hardy succulent, and there are soft ones. Aeonium Crested Sunburst belongs to the soft succulents which are non-frost tolerant or not cold-hardy.

This succulent should not be left outside during the winter season since the temperature is undoubtedly low and the climate is cold.

Leaving this succulent outside will only kill the plant. Therefore, during this time, it is best to put Aeonium Crested Sunburst indoors.

How to prepare Aeonium Crested Sunburst for winter?

Preparing your Aeonium Crested Sunburst before the winter comes is necessary. The best time to prepare and transfer your succulent indoors is during the fall season.

Putting your succulent inside will provide time for the succulent to adapt to a new environment.

But before that, there are, of course, some things that you should do before putting your succulent indoors. They are the following:

• Spray the succulent with a surface insecticide – It is essential to spray insecticide to your Aeonium Crested Sunburst for it to stay pest-free. Fertilize your Aeonium Crested Sunburst 3 weeks before bringing it indoors so it will have time to absorb the insecticide. 
• Prune the succulent – Yes, pruning the Aeonium Crested Sunburst before transferring it indoors is necessary. Why is that? Prunin helps your succulent to stay healthy. If the Aeonium Crested Sunburst has dead or broken leaves, it is essential to remove them to avoid spreading to the whole plant. If the roots or stem got affected by rot, clear the affected area and repot the succulent before putting indoors. It is a must to do this before transferring the succulent indoors.

How to care for Aeonium Crested Sunburst indoors during winter?

Caring for your Aeonium Crested Sunburst during the winter season is one of the best ways to show that you love your succulent. It may not be easy to care for this succulent during this time since you have lots of work to do, it will surely be worth it.

Below are some of the things you can do to care for your Aeonium Crested Sunburst during winter.

• Fertilize the Aeonium Crested Sunburst once – Spray fertilizer to your succulent at the end of the summer season, before the winter comes. Fertilizer will help your succulent to grow even during winter. 
• Keep the Aeonium Crested Sunburst warm and illuminated – During the winter season, full sunlight might not be available. It is essential to provide Grow lights to your Aeonium Crested Sunburst to grow and survive the season. Grow light will give warmth to your succulent, which it needs since the weather is cold. You can also wrap a warm towel around the succulent’s pot to provide it with extra warmth.
• Water the succulent infrequently – Aeonium Crested Sunburst does not need frequent watering during this season. It is also necessary to calculate the watering schedule during winter to avoid root rot and other harmful problems. You can water Aeonium Crested Sunburst once a month, or if the weather is too cold and the water retains for too long, you can water the succulent once every two months.
• Check the succulent regularly for pests – Another important thing you should do is check your succulent regularly. Check your succulent’s leaves from its surface and underneath if some bugs and insects may harm your plant, like aphids and mealybugs (the ones that look like tiny cotton balls). If the succulent got infected, isolate the plant and mist it with isopropyl alcohol, and keep it away from the other plants for a week to monitor if the insects come back. If so, repeat the process until no more insects come back. Regular checking will help your succulent to be healthy during this season.

Winter protection products for Aeonium Crested Sunburst

There are different winter products that you can use to protect your succulent during this season. It is not obligatory to buy them, but they will surely help your succulent. Some of them are listed below.

• Winterization cloth freeze blanket – This product helps prevent frost crystals from landing into your succulent. Using this will somehow provide warmth to your succulent. It also serves as an insect barrier to keep your succulent away from harmful pests. 
• Greenhouse – You can use a small greenhouse to collect succulents that you want to protect from winter or cold temperatures.
• Moisture meter – You can use a Moisture meter to test the moisture of the soil. Using this product, you can determine whether the soil mix is still moist or dry.
• Light stand – Use a light stand as a plant-shelf unit that came from lightweight materials. You can quickly move this product from one place to another to make it easier for you to position your succulents.
• Grow lights – Grow light is one of the essential products you should buy for your Aeonium Crested Sunburst. This product will provide warmth to your succulent and will also contribute to the growth of the succulent. 

What are the different types of grow light to use for Aeonium Crested Sunburst during winter?

There are different types of grow lights that are high quality. Using grow light will surely be beneficial for your Aeonium Crested Sunburst.

1. Fluorescent Grow Light

   This grows light comes in different sizes and shapes. Some are long tubes, and some are small bulbs, but neither one produces white lights. This Growing Light has high heat, so it is better to install it a bit further away from your Aeonium Crested Sunburst. But even so, this product gives just enough warmth to your succulent.

2. Light Emitting Diode Grow Light (LED)

LED is another grow light that produces specific wavelengths of light. It can create a small amount of heat. The only pitfall of this grow light is that it does not make UV light. UV light helps the succulent to have sun-stress color.

Without the UV light, the Aeonium Crested Sunburst might not be able to have its natural color.

3. High-Intensity Discharge and Metal Halide

This Grow Light produces intense heat and light, necessary for commercial growing operations. It is also expensive. If you only have a small collection of succulents, it is better to use fluorescent or LED grow light.

General Care for Aeonium Crested Sunburst During Rainy Days

Caring for your succulent during rainy days would be different from how you care for the succulent in winter. Please take note that it can be both beneficial and harmful for your succulent. You will learn that later on in this article.

How to care for Aeonium Crested Sunburst indoors during rainy days?

If you live in a region where extreme rain is pouring, it is best to transfer your Aeonium Crested Sunburst indoors to avoid problems such as root rot. You need to know this so your succulent won’t be overwatered nor underwatered.

Also, it is necessary that during rainy days, avoid using metal or wood pots. When metal pots get wet then dries afterward, it will create rust. Rust can be dangerous to your succulent as it releases different bacteria.

Wood pots are also not a good pot to use during rainy days. It can cause bacterial growth or fungus, which is terrible for the succulent. You must also regularly check your succulent. Because during this time, succulent is prone to pests and insects that can harm the plant. 

What is the watering schedule for Aeonium Crested Sunburst during rainy days?

In watering the Aeonium Crested Sunburst during rainy days, always use the “soak and dry method.”

There is no specific watering schedule for this since the frequency of watering the plant will depend on the temperature, humidity, and soil used. Always check the ground of the succulent and wait until it dries out completely before you water again.

You can use a moisture meter to make sure. Succulents indeed love water, but it is also essential to know when enough is enough.

Can Aeonium Crested Sunburst be left outdoors during rainy days?

There are two answers here, yes and no. The only difference is how moderate or how extreme the rainfall is. 

• Yes, you can leave your Aeonium Crested Sunburst outdoors during rainy days as long as there is only moderate rainfall. Rainwater also helps the succulent in many ways and is truly beneficial. 
• No, you cannot leave the succulent outdoors when there is extreme rainfall or an intense rainstorm because it can drown your succulent and may even cause root and leaf rot.

*Tip: If you find it risky to leave your succulent outdoors during rainy days, you can collect rainwater and use that when watering your Aeonium Crested Sunburst.

How to protect Aeonium Crested Sunburst from heavy rain?

There are ways on how you can protect your Aeonium Crested Sunburst during heavy rain. You can read them below. 

1.Use a plant cover

A plant cover will help the Aeonium Crested Sunburst get away from pests, water, wind, and bugs. In choosing what plant cover to use, you can use linen, polyester, or any fabric. Just avoid using plant covers made in plastic as it helps retain moisture which Aeonium Crested Sunburst hates.

2. Improve Soil and drainage

Improving the soil and drainage of the succulent will help it during these days, especially when you plan to leave the plant outdoors. You can add more perlite or coarse sand for better drainage and improves airflow. You can also add drainage holes to your pot to avoid water retention.

3. Prune the Aeonium Crested Sunburst

Pruning the Aeonium Crested Sunburst during rainy days is very important. Doing this can save the whole plant. Remove any affected leaves to avoid spreading the rot into the main plant. 

How rainwater benefits Aeonium Crested Sunburst?

Others might think that rain is terrible for succulents like the Aeonium Crested Sunburst. But the answer is different. Rainwater benefits the Aeonium Crested Sunburst. Here are some of the benefits that rain gives the succulent.

• Rain provides minerals like nitrogen essential for the succulent’s growth and keeping it healthy.
• It helps wash away dirt and dust adhering to the succulent’s leaves or stem and keeps it clean and fresh.
• It removes harmful chemicals from tap water, making the succulent healthy. 
• Rain helps the succulent to have a brighter color.

Aeonium Crested Sunburst is sometimes vulnerable and sensitive to some environmental conditions such as the weather and seasons.

It is vital to know about the proper care that the succulent needs during those times. Reckless care and improper planning may kill the plant. Winter and rainy days are the most crucial days for Aeonium Crested Sunburst. It will need to adapt to new environmental conditions and watering schedule.

Helping the succulent during these times will make it grow and survive without a problem. The information provided in this article will help you with your questions and what you need to know on how to care for Aeonium Crested Sunburst during the winter and rainy days.