Succulents are a popular gardening trend that won’t be dying anytime soon.
Succulent plants thrive in different climates depending on the type with some being able to grow and flourish no matter what, while others need special care or conditions.
With this post you will learn all about how best practices can make sure your succulent has an opportunity at success!
1. Don’t Overwater Them
Succulents are great plants, but they can suffer from over-watering. Roots may rot and the plant could die if it gets too much water for an extended period of time.
And, if it is already too late, check the plant, take cuttings and replant it. Also, get rid of the over-watered soil.
2. Don’t Neglect Them
Succulents and cacti are plants that need very little water to survive. If you live in an area with drier climate, make sure it gets enough rain for growth every few weeks so your plant won’t die of thirst!
If you grow them in containers, water them once per week.
3. Group Plants with Similar Water Needs
Do not plant succulents near super-fussy perennials that require rich soil and frequent watering. The area where your succulents will thrive should be drought-tolerant and low in water.
Your plants will thank you by being happy, healthy garden friends!
4. The Right Soil
There are several types of soil available for succulents and cacti at nurseries and garden centers.
This is especially important if you’re growing your plants in containers, because they need good quality potting mix to grow healthy roots with.
5. Shed Some Light
Succulents need a mix of sunlight and shade to grow healthy. If you’re not sure what yours needs, try looking at its color!
Succulents that love a bit of shade are those with yellow/green hues in their leaves; red-colored ones will only thrive under direct sunlight.
6. Protect from Frost
Succulents go through a dormant phase during winter, when they don’t need to be watered and can even rot if wet.
However, the risk of frost is different for each plant type so you should cover them with cloth or lay under trees that provide protection from both summer heat as well as freezing temperatures!
7. Put Them in the Ground
Succulents are a great addition to any garden, regardless of where you live.
Suitable for planting in the ground or raised beds (depending on your climate), these plants will flourish and multiply with plenty of space around them!
8. Allow to Callus Before Transplanting
Succulents are very easy to propagate: just take a snippet, some leaves off the stem and plop into soil. But first allow it callus over for at least 3 days before doing so in order to prevent rot!
9. Get Rid of Harmful Insects
When your succulent doesn’t look good, the buds won’t open or grow exactly how they’re supposed to.
There are distorted growths on them and tiny insects that crawl around their roots; this might mean something is wrong, so it is best if you check with a master gardener, or search on the internet and see what the problem might be.
10. Protect from Disease
One sign of disease in succulents is an orangeish cancerous-like growth. To treat this, first remove the infected tissue and then put them into a separate container until new healthy growth appears.
Now wash your tools before spreading it on other plants or succulent!