Heatwave!

We are currently experiencing a prolonged heatwave, with temperatures over 40 C for a week.  This can have a drastic effect on the plants in the garden, including succulents and cacti.  If at all possible move any succulents in pots into a shady position under the eaves or something until the scorching temperatures abate.  Water the plants with a very weak solution of seasol every 3 or 4 days as well. It's also a good idea to mulch the top of the pots with stones to help conserve moisture and reflect the heat. I am currently sitting at the computer and it's 42 degrees outside, and not alot cooler inside!  All I can suggest is try and cover any tender plants with anything you have, such as old sheets, especially in the middle of the day.   This is a really tough succulent plant call Drosanthemum speciosum.  Great for colour out in the garden.  Forms a metre wide shrub and is frost hardy. Flowers in spring in a blaze of colour.