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COMMON PROBLEMS WITH WATERING SUCCULENTS
Problem #1 - Using a pot without a drainage hole
Problem #2 - Poorly draining soil
Problem #3 - Using a spray bottle for watering
HOW TO WATER SUCCULENTS INDOORS
The best practice for watering succulents is to completely soak the soil when you water. Don’t
water again until the soil is completely dry!!! You can even leave your plants in bone dry soil for
a few days, especially if they are larger and have well established roots.
A light spray does not promote healthy root growth for succulents. They’ll survive for a while
this way, but they’ll be healthier with a good soak every few days.
Your location plays a big role in how
much you have to water. If you live
in a dry climate you’ll need to water
more often. If it’s humid, less often.
You have to experiment and see
what works for you. When dealing
with full sized plants it’s good to
err on the side of underwatering
since too much water tends to kill
succulents more quickly than too
little.
HOW TO WATER
SUCCULENTS
OUTDOORS
Follow the same method of soaking
the soil and letting it dry out
completely before watering again.
The amount you water your plants
outdoors will also depend on your
location and the humidity where
you live. The hotter it is the faster
the soil will dry out, so you’ll need
to water more often. The more
humid it is, the less you’ll need to
water.
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Since it tends to be warmer outside than inside the water will evaporate faster so the plants will
need to be watered a little more often. It is still important for the plants to dry out before you
water again, so make sure you’re paying attention to how your plants are growing. Also keep
in mind that succulents in the ground don’t have to be watered quite as often as succulents in
pots because the soil stays cooler and doesn’t dry out as quickly.
HOW TO WATER SUCCULENT LEAVES FOR PROPAGATION
Watering leaves for propagation is the one time it’s ok to use a spray bottle
for watering! If you are propagating succulent leaves indoors you
can water them every day. Simply spray the top of the soil with
a spray bottle (or use a watering can). Like the roots of large
plants, the leaves will absorb water from the air around
them. Always keep the top of the soil damp.
You may notice the roots of your plants drying out if they
aren’t being watered enough. Normally the roots will
be white or pink and a little bit plump and shiny. As the
succulent leaves grow and start to put off more roots
and rosettes you can gradually cut back on watering.
However, wait until they are about the size of a quarter
before cutting back too much.
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