Succulent Care Indoors: 6 Important Succulent Care Tips

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1.) How much sun do succulents need? The short answer: bright light, preferably natural. I’ve never grown them (or any of my houseplants) with a grow light so I can’t give any information on that subject.

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2.) In a nutshell: Succulents prefer less water over too much water. They like dry conditions. Their fleshy leaves, stems, and roots store water and can easily rot out. I let the soil dry out in between waterings.

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3.) What is the best fertilizer for succulents? Who knows! People seem to have their favorites and so do I. Succulents don’t require too much feeding, so whatever you use, easy does it.

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4.) There are many different succulent soil mixes. Chunk in the mix is what you want – like small pebbles, pumice, coco chips, or coarse sand. It ensures good drainage plus aeration for the roots.

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5.) You won’t need to repot your succulents very often because they can grow slightly tight in their pots just fine. If yours are looking stressed or are way too big for their pots, then, of course, repot.

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6.) This really isn’t a care tip but it sure can make things easier when it comes to keeping your succulents alive. I try different succulents indoors because they’re abundant and cheap for me to buy here in Tucson.

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