1. Getting started with your Succulents
Where to place your Succulents
Place it next to a sunny window
Succulents prefers bright direct light. It can adapt to medium light, but growth may slow
Potting your Succulents
Feel free to immediately repot your Succulents
Unlike most houseplants, Succulents aren't very sensitive to repotting, especially when younger (due to their smaller root systems)
If you purchased a Succulent from us, then don't worry - we'd have done the repotting for you :)
2. Continually caring for your Succulents
Watering your Succulents
Water when the soil is completely dry
It is vital to wait for the soil to dry out completely between waterings. We like to use a chopstick to poke the soil from the drainage hole at the bottom; if the chopstick comes out:
1) Clean: your soil is dry and needs a watering
2) Dirty: you'll know the soil is still moist and doesn't need a watering
Rule of thumb: expect to water your plant every 2-3 weeks, and more often with more light. Having said that, soil moisture should be your primary indicator for when you should water your plant
When watering, gently pour until liquid flows through the drainage hole at the bottom and discard any excess water. Remember, never use cold water as this will shock your plant's roots
Finding your Succulent's favorite temperature
Like most houseplants, Succulents are happiest between 18°C - 30°C
Repotting your Succulents
When cared for well, Succulents s can grow quite large and will need to be repotted every year or so to accommodate that growth
When it's time, remember that like cactuses, Succulents like soil with a lot of aeration (because they don't retain as much water/moisture). When your plant is ready for repotting, use a well-drained potting mix that includes ingredients such as perlite or lava rocks
Transfer your Succulent into a pot that's a about 1-2 inches in diameters larger than its current one to give it ample room to grow
Cleaning/pruning your Succulents
As with most plants, old foliage on Succulents will eventually die and fall off; we suggest using a tweezer to gently pull them away as this happens
As your Succulents grow, you may notice them collecting dust. When you see this, gently wipe off each leaf top with a damp rag to reveal a healthy shine. This will help your plant soak in more light and breathe through the little pores on its leaves (stomata)
Some common problems with Succulents
1. Shriveling and/or wrinkling
A clear sign of underwatering; time for a drink!
2. Discolored/browning
Usuall due to overwatering; allow the soil to dry out completely (this can take 2-3 weeks), then slowly rewater it, following the watering guide above
3. Dead lower leaves
This is completely normal. Lower leaves naturally wither and die as the plant grows and produces new leaves from the center of the plant. Simply pull off any dead leaves from the plant. Remove any dead leaves that have fallen off into the soil to prevent insects and bugs from hiding in there.
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