Welcome to our “Succulent Care” category, where we dive deep into the ins and outs of keeping your succulents healthy and happy. From watering and soil to light, temperature, and humidity, we cover all the crucial aspects of succulent care. Our articles also address common problems such as pests, diseases, and overwatering, providing you with troubleshooting tips to keep your plants thriving. Whether you’re a seasoned succulent enthusiast or a beginner, our expert advice will help you achieve success in growing these beautiful and resilient plants.
Understanding Succulents and Beheading The Need for Beheading Succulents If you want to propagate your succulents or if they are becoming too tall and leggy, beheading is a useful technique to rejuvenate them. Beheading is the process of cutting off the top part of a succulent and replanting it to grow new roots and leaves….
Succulents don’t just survive but thrive in harsh conditions, making them a great choice for harsh environments, water-conscious households, and people who don’t pay a lot of attention to their plants or travel often. However, succulents can’t survive ANY conditions outdoors, and they won’t look their best without care. Here’s what you need to know…
While many succulent soil recipes call for perlite, a volcanic glass that helps with drainage, it is not necessary. It’s totally possible to make succulent soil without perlite. In fact, I find that perlite holds a bit too much moisture for my taste, since I live in a humid climate with lots of rain. If…
Even the most experienced gardeners sometimes encounter leggy succulents. Leggy succulents are those that have grown tall and thin, with a stretched-out appearance. Don’t worry, you can fix your leggy succulents and get them looking lush and compact again. I’ll guide you through my top tips for fixing a leggy succulent. Fixing a leggy succulent…
Fertilizer is too often overlooked when caring for succulents, but knowing how often to fertilize your succulents can make all the difference in their growth and overall health. When it comes to fertilizing succulents, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. The frequency of fertilization depends on the type of succulent, the kind of fertilizer, and the…
Succulents are known for their ability to withstand hot weather, but what temperature is too hot for these resilient plants? While succulents are generally hardy and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, extreme heat isn’t good for them. Extreme heat can cause succulents to become dehydrated, wilt, and even die if not properly cared…
One of the most exciting parts of growing succulents is watching them bloom, but when should you expect this to happen? Succulents can bloom at different times depending on the species, climate, and growing conditions. Some succulents bloom in the summer, while others bloom in the winter. Some succulents may not bloom at all, or…
Succulents are a popular choice for indoor and outdoor gardening due to their unique shapes and low maintenance requirements. However, when winter comes, succulents can be at risk of damage or even death if not properly protected. In this article, we will share some tips and tricks on how to care for your succulents during…
I was thrilled and touched when a friend gifted me an adorable planter with a variety of succulents. She had spent far too much on it, and it was really gorgeous. It was one of my first forays into succulents. Their vibrant colors and unique shapes instantly won me over. I couldn’t wait to care…
Saving a succulent without roots can be a challenging task, but it is not impossible. If you’re a succulent lover like me, you can’t pass by those sad, droopy succulents on the discount rack at the garden center. It just makes you feel so good to see a sad succulent become a healthy plant in…