Quick Read Water deeply but only water when the soil is completely dry AND the leaves feel less firm Let your plant guide your watering—strict watering schedules and moisture meters tend to lead to overwatering When in doubt...don't water yet! CONTENTS Signs it's time to water succulents How to water succulents When NOT to water succulents Watering frequency varies Signs it's time to water succulents Succulents thrive with a "soak and dry" watering cycle. That means you should only water when the soil and plant are dry. You can see if your soil is completely dry by feeling for ..read more

Quick Read Succulents are living, growing plants and they do need sunlight to survive In general, succulents like lots of sunshine, but there are types that can tolerate lower, indoor light It's helpful to know how a succulent looks when it's getting too much or too little light so you can move it into better lighting Here's the quick and dirty on succulents and sunlight! CONTENTS Finding the right light for your succulents What do full sun and lower light actually look like? Signs of too little light & what to do Signs of too much light & what to do Finding the right li ..read more

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as watching a plant that you’ve cared for grow and flourish. For experienced gardeners, this is what the pastime is all about. A big part of gardening is understanding when to move your plants so they have enough room to continue growing. You’ll likely repot many plants as you continue gardening. Maybe you’re new to gardening, and you’ve recently bought a few succulents for your home. Maybe you have a lot of experience tending to plants but not with succulents in particular. Without any prior knowledge, repotting a succulent can seem like a scary process wit ..read more

A garden full of succulents can be a truly beautiful sight, but starting from scratch can be a little intimidating. The good news is that creating a succulent garden you will be proud of isn’t that difficult. Use these tips for creating the perfect succulent garden, and you’ll have one that is gorgeous and extremely healthy in the long run. Utilize Rocks for Proper Drainage Preventing rot will be one of your biggest challenges when gardening succulents. Make sure your succulent garden has excellent drainage capabilities to combat this. Grittier soil, such as sandy loam, will allow your succule ..read more

Anyone who gardens or takes care of houseplants knows how important water is, but they also know that it’s rarely as simple as just watering once a week, every week and calling it good. To get the most out of your plants while ensuring they are as healthy as can be for the longest amount of time, you’ll need to be a lot more observant of their water preferences. A one-size-fits-all watering schedule is one of the most common mistakes people make when growing succulents. Succulents and cacti often get lumped into the “easy-to-water” category, and not without good reason. They are resilient, for ..read more

The time is once again upon us when we need to start thinking about gifts for all our favorite people. But as much as we love the holidays, there is still a certain amount of pressure when it comes to finding great gifts for those we love. Fortunately, for plant lovers, there are plenty of gifts to choose from, especially if they like succulents. Here are five thoughtful succulent gifts for plant lovers. Succulent Planting Tool Set Succulents can be delicate depending on the species, so they often require small hand tools to make sure that the gardener has full control without damaging them. S ..read more

While succulents have a reputation for being pretty tough in general, they are not all created equal. In fact, you can put almost any kind of succulent into one of two categories: hardy or tender. The differences between hardy and tender succulents go beyond the way they look. You may find that you prefer one over the other based on their care needs and the climate where you live. Learn the differences so you can choose the right one for you. What Are Hardy and Tender Succulents? You can break up succulents into hardy and tender varieties by knowing whether or not they tolerate frost. Hardy su ..read more

If you’ve owned a succulent or two in the past, you may have noticed that the colors of your plant slowly started to shift over time. For most succulents, this changing of colors is normal and not necessarily an indication of poor health. Succulents can actually change colors many times over their lifespan. Their environment determines how often they do it and how intense the change is. This occurs naturally, but succulent owners can also foster an environment that encourages a color change. So we know that succulents can change colors, but what exactly is going on that causes these changes? W ..read more

Trying to find a holiday gift for anyone, no matter how well you know them, can be a daunting task. Figuring out what each person might like and if they’ll really want what you’re getting them can cause a lot of unnecessary stress. Holiday gifts don’t need to be overly expensive or convoluted, they just need to be heartfelt. Read on to learn why succulents make beautiful and simple holiday gifts. Reminder of Your Connection One of the best things about giving succulents as gifts is that they aren’t a “one and done” kind of present. A succulent becomes part of the recipient’s home and might be ..read more

If you’ve owned a succulent or two in the past, you may have noticed that the colors of your plant slowly started to shift over time. For most succulents, this changing of colors is normal and not necessarily an indication of poor health. Succulents can actually change colors many times over their lifespan. Their environment determines how often they do it and how intense the change is. This occurs naturally, but succulent owners can also foster an environment that encourages a color change. So we know that succulents can change colors, but what exactly is going on that causes these changes? W ..read more