Succulents

The Complete Guide to Growing Succulents as Houseplants

The Complete Guide to Growing Succulents as Houseplants
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  • Asher Waters
  1. How do you grow succulents indoors?
  2. How do I make succulent guides?
  3. What is the best way to care for indoor succulents?
  4. What is the easiest succulent to grow indoors?
  5. Are coffee grounds good for succulents?
  6. Can you plant succulents in just rocks?
  7. Does touching succulents hurt them?
  8. How deep should soil be for succulents?
  9. How do you water succulents without drainage?
  10. Where should you put indoor succulents?
  11. How long can succulents go without light?
  12. How often should I water indoor succulents?

How do you grow succulents indoors?

When first planting succulents in pots, choose a well-drained potting soil such as a ready-made cactus mix, but for a really good succulent potting mix that won't stay too wet, add extra pumice, sharp sand, grit, or perlite (available at garden centers) to help drainage without breaking down with time.

How do I make succulent guides?

Succulents will not thrive if water-logged. Your best bet is to pot them in a container that offers good drainage or pick a good spot in the garden that never gets wet. Water succulents about once a week during the growing season, but let them dry out completely between watering sessions and never get the soil soggy.

What is the best way to care for indoor succulents?

How to Care for Succulents (And Not Kill Them): 9 Plant-Care Tips

  1. Make Sure Your Succulents Get Enough Light. ...
  2. Rotate Succulents Frequently. ...
  3. Water According to the Season. ...
  4. Water the Soil Directly. ...
  5. Keep Succulents Clean. ...
  6. Choose a Container with Drainage. ...
  7. Plant Succulents in the Right Soil. ...
  8. Get Rid of Bugs.

What is the easiest succulent to grow indoors?

10 of the Easiest Succulents You Can Grow Indoors

Are coffee grounds good for succulents?

As the used coffee grounds break down, they'll add nitrogen to the soil, which is a vital nutrient for succulents. They'll also help aerate the soil and improve drainage, and may even suppress weeds and keep pests away. ... Brewed coffee grounds have a lot less caffeine, so they're safe to use.

Can you plant succulents in just rocks?

Succulents and cacti naturally grow in sandy soils that drain quickly, and their roots should never be left in wet soil. Also, using rocks and pebbles on your soil can improve the aesthetic appeal of your succulents. ... Succulent needs soil to survive, and they cannot survive on rocks and gravels alone.

Does touching succulents hurt them?

The most delicate part of a succulent are its leaves. If possible, avoid touching them. A scratch on a fleshy leaf will be permanent. The powdery coating on certain plants will never grow back, therefore showing eternal fingerprints.

How deep should soil be for succulents?

Some sources recommend preparing the soil three inches (8 cm.) deep, but others say at least six inches to eight inches (15-20 cm.) down is necessary. The deeper, the better when adding the outdoor succulent soil to your bed.

How do you water succulents without drainage?

To prevent, consider adding some materials like rocks, pebbles, stones, or pumice in the pot to increase the survival rate of your plant. This will allow the water in the soil somewhere to drain down as they have spaces in between, thus helping to prevent the roots from sitting in wet soil too long.

Where should you put indoor succulents?

Place the potted succulent in a sunny location.

Most succulents prefer at least 6 hours of sun per day, so try to place them near a south- or east-facing window. You may notice your succulents becoming spindly or stretching toward the light if they don't get enough sun.

How long can succulents go without light?

Succulents can survive without any light whatsoever for short periods. How long will depend on the particular species, but in general, if they are in a place with minimal or no light, most succulents will live without deteriorating too much for 10-14 days.

How often should I water indoor succulents?

When it comes to watering succulents indoors, just know that less is more. As a guideline, it'll be every 7-14 days in the warmers months & very 3-4 weeks in winter. You want to give them a thorough watering & let the soil dry out before watering again.

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