Succulents

It is best to give the mini plants a lot of water at once. In their natural environment, they are often watered during huge downpours. Make sure no water remains in the pot afterwards, as this is bad for the roots. Then let the soil dry out completely before you water again. This is about once a month in summer and once every 2 months in winter. As with all other plants, rainwater is recommended over tap water for cacti and succulents. Tap water contains too much lime which does not benefit the health of the plant. Also, always make sure the water is at room temperature. During the summer months, the plant requires more water than during the period of winter dormancy. Keep in mind, however, that if the plant is near the heater it can dry out faster.

Although these little plants are not demanding in terms of location, they do best in a bright spot such as the windowsill. Their natural habitat also tends to be one with many hours of sunlight each day. But don't put the plants in bright sunlight behind a window all day. Like other plants, these plants can burn.

Succulents are not a champion fast grower, but new soil does these little plants good. However, always use soil specifically designed for cacti and succulents. When the plant has just been repotted, extra nutrition is not necessary for a while. For the first few weeks, the plant gets that from the new soil. The best time to repot a succulent is in spring (March/April). Choose a pot that is just a little larger than the current pot. Never repot a succulent while it is in bloom.

Despite the fact that succulents have the name of needing very little water, this is not entirely true. In summer, the growing season of Succulents, these little plants do need regular watering. Preferably give the plants rain water once a week. Do allow the soil to become completely dry before watering again.

When Succulents are given too much water, root rot can occur. When in doubt, always give less water than you would initially think. A useful trick is to submerge the plant with the inner pot and then let it drain well, so that no water remains in the pot. Then make sure, that the soil is completely dried out, before watering again.

Since this plant lives off the air, it is important that the air plant gets enough fresh air (adequate ventilation). So make sure you do not place the plantlets in a closed ecosystem.

Succulents need a different potting soil than the "normal" houseplant. Succulents originally come from a climate with poor soil, which drains water well. Ordinary potting soil is therefore not suitable for Succulents. Always put these plants in special cactus and succulent soil.