Are succulents and aloe the same thing? Aloe vera plants are succulents, so use a well-draining potting mix, such as those made for cacti and succulents. Do not use gardening soil.

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Do succulents need a drainage hole? Soil: Succulents and cacti thrive in well draining, porous soils. Gravel or expanded shale can be added to the bottom of the container to help increase drainage. ... Never let the container sit in a saucer of water. If …

How do you take care of an angel tears plant? Light. A light top dressing of a general fertilizer twice a year will keep your string of pearls keep in tip top condition. Plant in good, well-draining potting mix. Grows vigorously from Spring to Autumn …

When can I transplant a cactus? When to repot Cacti should be repotted as soon as the roots begin to show through the drainage holes at the bottom of its pot. As a general rule, fast growing species should be repotted every two to three …