Tips for Beginners
Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned gardener, growing and maintaining healthy succulents can be done by anyone with little effort. All it takes is some time and loving.
Here are some tips:
- Picking the right plant - Succulents come in many different shapes, sizes, colors, textures. You can select any kind of variation that suits you or the environment where they will be placed. (Collection: Succulents)
- Suitable soil - Succulents, like cactus, like to be dry and need soil that is fast draining to prevent overwatering. Our Cultured Soil does just that and more. Packed with nutrients that will support optimal plant growth.
- Pots and containers - Choosing the right size of pots is also crucial to proper care of succulents. Most succulents grow shallow roots and using deep pots may make them prone to overwatering. Allow 1/2 inch of distance from the plant to brim of pot. (Collection: Pots and accessories)
- Fertilization - With fertilizers, a little goes a very long way. They help fend off bugs and growth of dark spots. (Collection: Garden Care)