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Are you wondering exactly how to water succulents?
These plants are often praised for being low-maintenance options that even the most inexperienced grower can handle.
Read on to learn the proper method of watering succulents and how to prevent overwatering.
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The pot can be made from plastic, terra-cotta, or ceramic material.
Leave the plant in the water for at least 30 minutes, or until the soil is completely saturated.
How Often Should Succulents Be Watered?
You should only water succulents once their soil has dried out completely.
It is always better to under-water a succulent than to overwater it.
Second, ensure that you use a well-draining, gritty soil mix that isdesigned for succulents or cacti.
Lastly, be diligent in allowing your succulent soil to dry out between waterings.
It is much harder to underwater a succulent plant than it is to overwater it.
Signs Your Succulents Need Water
There are a few signs that your succulents need to be watered.
However, if you notice these conditions while the soil is already moist, do not water again.
Look for these signsin addition to dry soilas signals that your succulents need water.
Do not water it again until the soil has fully dried out again.
This process is referred to as the soak-and-dry method.
You should not spray water on succulents.
