How to Care for Succulents (And Not Kill Them): 9 Plant-Care Tips
- Make Sure Your Succulents Get Enough Light. …
- Rotate Succulents Frequently. …
- Water According to the Season. …
- Water the Soil Directly. …
- Keep Succulents Clean. …
- Choose a Container with Drainage. …
- Plant Succulents in the Right Soil. …
- Get Rid of Bugs.
Thereof, how often do you water succulent succulents?
How often should I water my succulent? You should water your succulents every other week during non-winter months when temperatures are above 40 degrees. During the winter time (when temperatures are below 40 degrees) you should only water your succulent once a month because it is dormant during this time.
Secondly, what is the easiest succulent to take care of?
10 of the Easiest Succulents for Beginners to Grow as Houseplants
- Hens-and-Chicks. …
- Jade Plant. …
- Aloe Vera. …
- Panda Plant. …
- Ponytail Palm. …
- Snake Plant. …
- African Milk Tree. …
- Zebra Haworthia.
Can succulents live inside 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.
