Although succulents can survive with lesser amount of water than most plants, they cannot thrive in a complete absence of the vital liquid. The key is to find the optimal watering schedule for your plant. But how can you do that? Let me tell you right now, starting with a quick yet effective answer: The …
How often should you water a succulent plant? 3 Things to remember Read More »
Watering plants is easy in most cases, as one faces little risks. However, when you are growing special types of plants like succulents, things can get a bit tricky. Unlike other plants, succulents require a specific amount of water. Giving them too much water can harm their growth or even kill them. So, how often …
How often should you water succulents indoors? My personal experience Read More »
Because succulents are commonly found in deserts or sandy areas, many have asked whether or not succulents can survive without soil, just in sand. And my quick answer to the question in yes. Definitely. However, succulents thrive longer in potting soil. The ideal potting mix should contain a mixture of 1/3 sand and 2/3 potting …
Can Succulents Grow in Sand? My personal experience + 3 succulents that enjoy sand Read More »
Repotting succulents isn’t particularly challenging or different to repotting other plants. You just need to understand a few crucial things and repeat the process with each and every plant. Now I will briefly explain how you can repot such a succulent, and then we will look at some things you should consider, and some mistakes …
Succulents love sunshine, but it doesn’t mean they cannot survive inside of the house. They just need a good place, so the sun rays can still reach them. When the rainy season comes, however, it is time to bring your lovely plants inside. Make sure though that you expose them to sunlight sometimes–if it shines …
When it is a right time to bring your succulents inside? Read More »
Each of us has some preferences when it comes to succulents. Some people love tall succulents that never stop growing and take lot of space in their house or garden. Others though prefer smaller plants, for one reason or another. Euphorbia Milii, for example, is low maintenance and long life succulent that can grow for …
Types of succulents that stay SMALL (regardless of age) Read More »
Succulents do grow tall. But not all of them. There are types of succulents that grow taller than others. In most cases, succulents grow tall in the absence of sunlight. Succulents are light-loving plants. They need light to grow in the way they should grow naturally. If your succulent is placed indoors, it is possible …
List of most popular succulents that grow tall + pictures Read More »
If you are new to growing succulents, you may wonder whether or not these plants can survive in extreme environmental conditions. Some people may live in an area that gets extremely hot in summer, and others reside in places that get quite cold in winter. So can succulents withstand such cold conditions? The answer is …
Can Succulents Stay Outside in Winter? My personal experience Read More »
Two weeks ago we propagated some of our succulents. But after several days, we noticed that some leaves were gradually turning into orange-brown color. We fixed the problem immediately using honey during the propagation process. Honey acts as an agent to stimulate root growth which helps to successfully create new copies of a succulent. Let …
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Many succulent growers encounter difficulties while trying to prepare the right soil for their plants. This is mainly because succulents have special needs in terms of soil quality and characteristics, and you cannot just plant them in regular potting mix you get in a random gardening store… In fact, a typical soil is too dense …
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