All About Succulents

Succulents are some of the most popular plants due to their ability to thrive with low maintenance – they store water in their leaves, stems, or roots. Since there’s so many different varieties, they also make for an awesome display.  This large plant species includes well-known varieties such as aloe and cacti, as well as some that are very much unknown. If you’re looking for a houseplant with minimal effort, succulents are the way to go! Here’s a few basic, general guidelines for growing top-notch succulents.

Why succulents?

• Able to survive dry conditions
• Perfect indoor companion

Light

• Bright, natural light preferred
• Signs of overexposure: brown or white leaves

Water

• Allow soil to dry between waterings
• Don’t overwater – overwatered plants are soft and discolored
• Underwatered plants will stop growing and begin to shed leaves.

Temperature

• Daytime: Between 70ºF and 85ºF
• Nighttime: Between 50ºF and 55ºF

Soil

• Should be fast-draining

 

 

Once you’ve found your perfect foliage, give it a bold, beautiful home with this simple copper-dipped planter DIY.

Have you tried growing succulents? If so, what tips do you have?

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