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Succulent Care Tips

How to Keep Your Plants Happy and Thriving

Welcome to your go-to guide for succulent care! Whether you’re new to the world of succulents or just want to sharpen your green thumb, these expert-approved tips will help you grow happy, healthy plants year-round.
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 Watering Succulents:
Less is More

Overwatering is the most common mistake when it comes to succulent care. Succulents store water in their leaves and stems, so they don’t need frequent watering.

How often should you water succulents?

  • Indoor succulents: Water every 2–3 weeks, allowing the soil to completely dry out between waterings.

  • Outdoor succulents: Water more frequently during hot months, but still ensure soil is dry before rewatering.

Watering tips:

  • Use the “soak and dry” method: thoroughly water until it drains from the bottom, then wait until soil is completely dry.

  • Avoid letting water sit in the rosettes or crown of the plant to prevent rot.

Best Soil for Succulents: Drainage is Key

Succulents need well-draining soil to avoid root rot. Regular potting soil holds too much moisture, so a succulent-specific mix is best.

Recommended soil:

  • Use a commercial cactus or succulent potting mix

  • Or make your own by mixing:

  • 2 parts potting soil

  • 1 part coarse sand or perlite

  • 1 part pumice or small gravel

 

Pro tip: Always pot succulents in containers with drainage holes.

Sunlight & Placement: Light It Up!

Succulents love sunlight—but too much direct sun can burn their leaves, especially for indoor plants.

How much light do succulents need?

  • Indoor succulents: 4–6 hours of bright, indirect sunlight each day. A sunny windowsill is ideal.

  • Outdoor succulents: Gradually introduce them to direct sun to prevent sunburn.

Signs your succulent needs more light:

  • Stretching or leaning toward the light

  • Pale or faded coloring

We suggest investing in some simple tools for success!  These items are our favorites when it comes to watering, pruning, and caring for our succulents!

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How to Fertilize Succulents

  • Once a month during spring and summer

  • Skip during fall and winter when plants go dormant 

While succulents don’t need much fertilizer, a light feeding during the growing season can boost growth and color.

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When to fertilize:

What to use:

Make sure that your fertilizer is not too strong or it will burn your succulent!  There are a few recommendations we have that we have tried that work but we suggest you figure what works for you that will set you and your plant baby up with success.​

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You can go to your local home improvement store to pick up Succulent Fertilizer or you can opt for the natural route. 

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Amazon has some great options too if you're trying to social distance!  This Miracle Grow Fertilizer is our go-to.

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This place has some natural manure tea fertilizer that won't burn your succulents if it gets on the leaves.   You brew the manure just like tea.  They have directions on their website should you decide to go this route.  

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Feel free to reach out to us or pass this information along.

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Happy fertilizing!

Common Succulent Problems
(and Fixes)

Succulents love sunlight—but too much direct sun can burn their leaves, especially for indoor plants.

Overwatering

  • Symptoms: mushy leaves, black stems, root rot

  • Fix: Let soil dry completely and trim off damaged areas...but most likely this guy is toast.

Underwatering

  • Symptoms: shriveled or wrinkled leaves

  • Fix: Water thoroughly and more consistently

Pests (like mealybugs or aphids)

  • Remove bugs with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol

  • Isolate affected plants to prevent spreading

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