Summertime is a great time for succulents. We’ve got a big selection of fun and unusual varieties for lots of color and texture combinations. Check out our quick video and tips for keeping your succulents happy.
1. Use ½ soil + ½ perlite or sand for happy succulents
We recommend using a mixture of half perlite or sand and half potting soil as the medium for your succulents to be potted into. Don’t use beach sand because it has too much salt! Having well-draining soil is especially important for succulents and cacti to help prevent them from being overwatered and rotting.
2. Succulents need food and water too!
Succulents and cacti prefer not to sit in wet soil for very long. Our favorite way to check the dampness of the soil is by using a moisture meter to make sure that all of the soil in the pot is dry before watering again. To keep your succulents happy and healthy, fertilize during the Spring and Summer seasons – we like using organic Hastagro every 2-3 weeks.
3. Most succulents need morning sun
Most succulents thrive in direct morning sun and afternoon shade, while most cacti make great all-day direct sun plants. Keep that in mind when looking for the perfect spot. Succulents do great outside, but if you want to keep them indoors, find a place that gets bright light.
Happy Gardening!
-Kelsie
3 Comments on “Summer Succulent Tips”
Hi..my floral buddy suggested intermittent a few ice cubes atop my small potted cactus plant..outdoors w mostly afternoon sun.
Concept is “a little with slow release”..
Agree?
Yes, that definitely works for a slow release of water, just make sure they dry out completely between waterings.
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