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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. WWW.HOWTOWATERSUCCULENTS.COM 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. For more information on watering succulents, please visit: HOWTOWATERSUCCULENTS.COM WWW.HOWTOWATERSUCCULENTS.COM