How to Take Care of Succulents
Although succulents are known for being low maintenance, their requirements to stay alive can be very different when compared to your typical houseplant. From tabletop succulent gardens to succulent terrariums, the care is all the same. The Pot City has some tips for you on how to keep your succulents happy and healthy!
Environment
Provide Proper Lighting
Succulents thrive in bright, indirect light with around four to six hours of sun throughout the day
Newly planted succulents should be gradually introduced to full sunlight
Indoor grow lights: GooingTop LED Grow Light, Mars Hydro 2024, FoxGarden Grow Light Strip
Pick the Right Soil
Succulents have their own category of soil that provides proper drainage through a mix of potting soil and sand, perlite, or pumice
Succulent soil: Harris Premium Succulent Mix, Organic Succulent and Cacti Mix, All Natural Succulent and Cacti Mix
Fertilize in the Summer
Lightly fertilize succulents during the spring and summer
Over-fertilizing can cause succulents to become weak
Succulent fertilizers: Cute Farms, Organic Succulent and Cacti Plant Food
Watering
Water by Season
Succulents need more energy during growing season
A good rule of thumb for watering your succulents is twice a month during the spring and summer months and once a month during the fall and winter months
Avoid Overwatering
Overwatering succulents will cause their roots to rot, eventually causing the succulent to die
Make sure to let the soil fully dry between waterings
To test the soil’s moisture levels, you can use a moisture meter or keep a wooden dowel in the soil - if you pull the dowel out of the soil and it’s damp, do not water
Water Soil Directly
When watering, soak the soil until the water runs out of your pot’s drainage holes
If you are using a pot that does not have a drainage hole, put a layer of gravel in the pot before adding the soil to add the necessary drainage
Avoid using spray bottles to water your succulents
Housekeeping
Rotate Frequently
Succulents thrive in sunny environments, but rotating frequently assures every side of your plant is getting enough light
If your succulent begins leaning toward the sun, rotating the leaning part of the plant away from the sun will help the succulent straighten out
Wipe Away Dust
Dust is inevitable with indoor plants, make sure to gently wipe away dust on the leaves and spines of your succulents with a damp cloth, soft paintbrush, or duster gloves
Get Rid of Bugs
Overwatering and over-fertilizing are common causes of pests
Move succulents with bugs away from your other plants and spray their soil with 70 percent isopropyl alcohol
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