When first planting succulents in pots, choose a well-drained potting soil such as a ready-made cactus mix, but for a really good succulent potting mix that won’t stay too wet, add extra pumice, sharp sand, grit, or perlite (available at garden centers) to help drainage without breaking down with time.
Then, do succulents need direct sunlight?
Succulents love light and need about six hours of sun per day, depending on the type of succulent. Newly planted succulents can scorch in direct sunlight, so you may need to gradually introduce them to full sun exposure or provide shade with a sheer curtain.
- Step 1) Carefully snap off a leaf from where it’s attached to the main stem. …
- Step 2) Leave the cutting or leaf in a well-lit spot for 2-3 days until a callus forms over the end.
- Step 3) Once formed you can place straight into soil (callus first) or lie flat on soil and watch it grow.