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Succulents are loved for their adorable appearance and low-maintenance nature. However, keeping them plump and healthy requires understanding a few key care tips. Here's everything you need to know to help your succulents thrive!
Spring and Autumn (Growing Seasons): Water thoroughly every 7-10 days, ensuring the soil is completely soaked but not waterlogged.
Summer Dormancy: Limit watering to once a month or less. Water in the evening to avoid heat stress.
Winter (Cold Season): Water sparingly. If you have heating indoors, follow the spring and autumn schedule but reduce the frequency slightly.
Tip: Succulents are drought-tolerant but sensitive to overwatering. Always let the soil dry out completely before watering again to prevent root rot.
Sunlight Requirements: Most succulents, especially those in the Crassulaceae family, thrive with 4-6 hours of sunlight daily to maintain their vibrant colors and compact shape.
Summer Protection: Provide shade during intense summer sunlight to prevent sunburn on leaves.
Winter Light: Place succulents in the brightest spot indoors, ideally near a sunny window, to maximize their exposure to light.
Tip: Insufficient light can cause succulents to grow leggy (etiolate), with stretched-out leaves and dull colors.
Ideal temperature range: 15-28°C (59-82°F) for active growth.
Summer Heat (Above 30°C/86°F): Some succulents enter dormancy during high temperatures. Ensure proper ventilation and reduce watering to prevent stress.
Winter Cold (Below 5°C/41°F): Protect succulents from freezing temperatures. Move them indoors to a warm area, but avoid placing them too close to heating sources.
Tip: Extreme temperatures can cause leaf drop, discoloration, or even permanent damage, so ensure a stable environment.
Succulents require well-draining, aerated soil to thrive:
Use a mix of peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite for a lightweight, breathable growing medium.
Add gritty elements like pumice or lava rock to improve drainage further and prevent water retention, which can lead to root rot.
Spring and Autumn: During active growth, apply a diluted succulent-specific or balanced fertilizer (such as 10-10-10) every 1-2 months.
Always dilute the fertilizer to avoid root burn, and make sure the soil is moist before applying.
Summer and Winter: Reduce or skip fertilizing during dormancy or slow growth periods.
Tip: Over-fertilizing can lead to overly rapid growth, which may result in leggy plants and weakened leaves. Stick to light, infrequent feeding for optimal results.
Caring for succulents is all about balance: controlling water, ensuring good sunlight, maintaining proper temperature, using breathable soil, and applying fertilizers sparingly. By adjusting care routines based on the season, your succulents will stay healthy, plump, and beautiful year-round.
