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Succulents are generally considered very easy care, low-maintenance plants.
Some of these guidelines apply to all succulents.
There are also specific plants that may need additional care techniques to help them thrive.
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This means they’re very drought-tolerant and do not need frequent watering.
This set of tips will help you give the best care to your succulents.
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How to Care for Succulents
These professional tips are designed to keep your succulents healthy and thriving.
Bright sunlight, direct, dappled, or indirect, works well for succulents grown indoors.
If yoursucculent’s leaf colorseems to fade or grow lighter, try gradually increasing their sunlight exposure.
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Provide Well-Drained Soil
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Succulents require a well-draining soilwith a lightweight texture.
Adding a bit of sand and perlite to potting soil is recommended.
Choose a Suitable Container
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Your succulent’s pot is important.
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Placing a tray or dish beneath the pot helps catch excess water.
Water Consistently as Necessary
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Water your succulent only when the soil is dry.
In many cases this will mean once a week, or every two weeks.
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Reduce watering frequency by halfin winter, as succulents require much less water during their dormant season.
Proper watering is crucial to keeping your succulent healthy;overwatering can kill your succulents.
Provide Appropriate Humidity
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Some succulents prefer a humid environment.
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If you’re not sure, do some research on the variety of succulent you have.
Too much humidity can cause issues.
This can include perlite, compost, coffee grounds, and/or powdered eggshells.
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This will help the succulents leaves to grow more evenly and produce a fuller, more balanced appearance.
Often pests are tiny, so look closely often at the plant’s leaves.
Keep them protected from windy storms or heavy rain.
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Repot Your Succulent When Needed
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You may need to occasionallyrepot your succulent.
Be sure to replace the soil with a suitable potting mix, and water very lightly after repotting.
Outdoor succulents should be kept somewhat sheltered from extreme weather such as high winds or heavy rains.
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Rotate them occasionally to give them equal sun exposure on all sides.
Coffee grounds can be added as a soil amendment to the potting soil for succulents in containers.
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