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Succulents are, in my opinion, the easiest plants to grow – but you have to know how to properly take care of them. Put simply, succulents are plants that store water in their leaves and stems, which is what makes them drought-tolerant and thus, so low-maintenance. Succulents come in different sizes, shapes, and colors – something any plant lover appreciates. They’re also known for being hardy, independent plants that don’t like to be fussed with, so they’re the perfect plants for beginners or those with a tendency to neglect their plants.


While succulents are indeed low-maintenance, they still require a few things to thrive, although they are one of the easiest to care for however, it really depends on the type of succulent you get - and there is plenty of them! Many people desire to have succulents in their plant collection - they remind us of fake plants, but in the best way possible - the variety they come in is simply unbelievable.





CARE



3 EASY STEPS FOR SUCCULENTS SUCCESS :

Sunlight - maximum 4-5 hour of direct sunlight a day Soil - use good quality potting soil and change it every year. Also, don’t forget about the appropriate drainage! Water - during summer once a week, during winter once a month - pour water on the soil, not directly on the plant



You’ll need a good cactus mix aka succulents soil, a terracotta planter (or any planter that has a drainage hole at the bottom), a watering can, some succulent fertilizer, and a top dressing or decorative stones (for visual appeal only, you can skip this!). Don’t have succulent soil? You can make your own mix! Just combine river rocks, sand and some potting soil (3 parts potting soil, 2 parts sand, 1 part rocks )


Be careful not to overwater succulents planted in containers and keep them from getting too much sun. Despite their hardy reputation and easygoing attitude, succulents need extra attention when they’re corralled in the miniature ecosystem of a container.


Some succulents grow better indoors than others. “The greener their leaves, the greater the chances that they’ll survive inside,” writes Erin Boyle. “Pass up the gray ones, the blue ones, and the purple ones, and head straight for the bright green leaves.”



ID-ing plants



ID-ing succulents can be tricky because “succulent” is a description, not a name for a family of plants. There are thousands of succulent plants in different groups, they all share some physical characteristics: they store their own water supply (explaining why succulents look so pillowy) and as a result often have thick stems, roots, and leaves.


A string of pearls and Burro’s tail succulent is the last thing you need in your life. You might fall in love with the optics, but a string of pearls is a finicky succulent. If you move it around too much or bump into it, the pearls/leaves will drop off. If it gets too much or too little water, you’ll lose leafage. What makes it seem even more unforgiving than other succulents is that when the pearls drop, the exposed “string” looks so bare. Don’t pick it as your first succulent.







Tips & extra



1. Any three potted succulents will look good in a group. Trios are pleasing to the eye. Unlike the repetition and symmetry of paired objects, a trio of planters requires an observer to consider each one individually. Variations in height, diameter, and pattern can add additional interest.

2.If you want to start collecting succulents, or you just started looking for your first succulent plant I recommend starting with a pencil cactus. A pencil cactus (Euphorbia tirucalli) is both visually striking, with its strong sculptural silhouette, and easy to care for. This cactus likes well-draining, gritty soil, and a sunny windowsill. Water every two to three weeks in summer months, and once a month in winter to prevent roots from rotting.


Do you have any questions regarding succulents? Leave a comment, DM me on Instagram or write me an email, I’d love to help you out!





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