Can I keep a succulent on my desk?

Can Succulents and Cacti Grow In the Office or In Low Light? Yes. Succulents and cacti can grow in the office or in low lighting conditions.

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Also to know is, how do I keep my desk succulents alive?

Also question is, how deep does a succulent planter need to be?

Containers and Soil

Succulents grow well in almost any container that is at least 4 inches deep and has holes in the bottom for drainage. Choose a pot about 1/2 inch larger than the base of the plant for upright succulents.

Can I put a succulent in a room with no windows?

Succulents and cacti “are very tolerant of low-light conditions. They don’t have to be near a window to thrive,” he said. In fact, some succulents will grow in areas where there is no natural light, such as rooms without windows. … Plants that are placed too close to windows can burn in direct sun.”

4 Related Question About Succulent Desk Planter

Can you grow succulents in a windowless room?

So can I grow succulents in low light, or in a windowless room/office? YES, you can grow succulents and cacti in low light conditions. You will have to pay more attention to a few factors such as plant species, soil type and watering conditions.

Can succulent live without sunlight?

Yes, they will. 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.

Do succulents need direct sunlight indoors?

When succulents are indoors it’s often hard for them to get enough sunlight. Outdoors they generally need about 6 hours of bright, indirect sunlight each day. However, indoors, you’ll want to place your succulents near a window that gets light all day.

How do you take care of a desk plant?

Fertilize desk plants every other month during spring and summer using a general purpose, water-soluble fertilizer. Always water after fertilizing to prevent damage to the roots. Transplant desk plants when they get too large for their pots– usually every couple of years.