Plant succulents in containers using Miracle-Gro® Cactus, Palm & Citrus Potting Mix. Plant outdoor succulents during the spring and summer. Plant indoor succulents anytime. Water plants at the time of planting and again whenever the top 3 inches of soil are dry.
Likewise, what is the best potting mix for succulents?
For the best potting soil for succulents, start with a basic cactus and succulent soil mix, or even an African violet mix, available at most garden centers. Then add some extra ingredients to find the one that will make watering easier, improve the drainage, and hold up a long time without compacting.
You need to be careful not to use a fertilizer that is too strong, otherwise the succulents can burn. However, the right fertilizer used every few months can dramatically change how well your succulents thrive. You can also use the Miracle Grow Cactus Fertilizer as recommended on the bottle.
Moreover, should you water succulents after repotting?
Initial watering of a repotted succulent will vary depending on the type of plant and when it was last watered. It is generally recommended however, that you wait at least a week after repotting to water your succulent. Be sure the soil is dry, then wet it thoroughly without drowning it. 6.
