WELCOME!
to the world of succulents
Here you'll find simple tips to keep your plant friends happy and healthy.
Succulents in Crystals
LIGHT:
Indoors; provide bright indirect light.
WATER:
Water at base of plant, enough to saturate the soil, only when soil is totally dry (~3-4 weeks).
WATERING TIP: Hold the piece under a gently running faucet, giving the plant a saturating drink for about 20 seconds. Let the plant sit for about 1 minute. Then gently tip the piece sideways to drain any excess water, making sure to keep a hand cradling the plant so it doesn’t fall out.
If it’s getting more light it may need to be watered more frequently, like every two weeks or so.
Succulents in Driftwood
Light:
Outdoor or indoor; bright indirect light
Water:
Water liberally once every 10 - 14 days. If very hot and dry water every 7-10 days.
Maintenance:
Remove any fallen, soggy or dried leaves.
Remove any plants that might be failing asap (you can replace with a succulent clipping)
If plant starts to look like its stretching out move to area with more light
Succulent terrariums
LIGHT:
Indoors, bright indirect light
WATER:
Water sparingly at base of plants once every 2-3 weeks in hotter months, and every 3-4 weeks in cooler months. Only water if soil is dry.
MAINTENANCE:
Remove any fallen, soggy or dried leaves
Remove any plants that might be failing (replace with a succulent clipping if desired)
If plant starts to look like its stretching out move to area with more light.
Succulent arrangements
Light:
Indoor our outdoor; provide bright indirect light
Water:
In containers with no drainage, water sparingly at base of plants once every 2-3 weeks, and only when soil is dry.
In containers with drainage holes, water more liberally once every 7-10 days, or when soil is totally dry.
Maintenance:
Remove any fallen, soggy or dried leaves
Remove any plants that might be failing (can replace with a succulent clipping if desired)
If plant starts to look like its stretching out move to area with more light
Succulents in moss
Light:
Indoor or outdoor; bright indirect light.
Water:
Mist, aiming for the moss at base of plants, every ~7 days. mist more often in hot & dry weather and less often in cooler & wetter weather. Every now and then (every other month or so) water more liberally.
Maintenance:
For hanging pieces: leave flat for ~4-8 weeks before hanging to allow roots to grow
Once plants begin to outgrow the art pieces, trim them back & replant cuttings in ground or containers.
Airplants
LIGHT:
Provide bright and indirect light
WATER:
Soak your airplants, upside down, for 30 minutes every 1-2 weeks. Shake out any excess water and allow to dry (upside down) near a window for about 4 hrs.
GENERAL CARE
LIGHT:
Succulents like bright indirect light. Many of the flower shaped varieties (Echevaria, Graptopetalum, some Sedums, etc.) require bright sunlight or will begin to stretch and lose their compact flower shape. While many prefer to be outdoors many will thrive indoors as well! Some varieties that do better in lower light conditions include the Haworthias, Gasterias, Aloes, Agaves, Cacti, Panda plant, Cacti, some Sempervivum and even String of Pearls, and String of Hearts.
WATER:
Succulents (and cacti - which are types of succulents) are plants that store water in their leaves and stems - making them great water-wise plant options. Now this doesn't mean that succulents don't ever need to be watered. They do. But it does mean that they don't have to be watered as often as most ornamental and house plants. The most important thing to remember when watering succulents is to make sure that soil is completely dry before watering. A good rule of thumb is "when in doubt dry it out!"
I water my outdoor succulents once per week in hotter conditions and once every 2-3 weeks in cooler and wetter conditions. I also fertilize once per month during the spring and summer months (except for my Aeoniums which I fertilize in early winter months).
indoors:
Most of my indoor succulents are planted either in terrariums or in pots with no drainage holes so I water very sparingly (so as to avoid root rot). Terrariums, I water once per month with a water dropper (just enough to saturate root area of each plant) and arrangements and indoor pots I water every 10-14 days.