Planting Succulents: 8 Tips for Growing Succulents in Your Garden
- Protect succulents from extreme temperatures. …
- Don’t give them too much sun. …
- Succulents (even cacti) like water. …
- Give them the right mix of soil and sand. …
- Don’t backfill after planting. …
- Put them in pots. …
- Don’t be afraid to prune. …
- Keep them well-fed.
Likewise, people ask, can you plant succulents in just soil?
Succulents, unlike other houseplants, do not need a highly organic medium to survive. Meaning they do not need to be planted in a soil that are rich in nutrients. But they still need a certain amount of organic and inorganic matter in their growing medium in order to thrive.
Thereof, how do you start a small succulent garden?
Why put pebbles on succulents?
The main purpose of placing pebbles on the bottom of the potted succulent plant is to enhance drainage. Succulents and cacti naturally grow in sandy soils that drain quickly. Succulent roots should never be left in wet soil. The rocks help move water through the soil to prevent the roots from rotting.
Do succulents like to be crowded?
As a rule, succulent plants do not mind crowding whether the plants are grouped in one container or are alone and fully filled out in the container. Transplanting a plant that has filled its container will generally allow the plant to experience a new spurt of growth.
Should you use cactus soil 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.
