Caring for a succulent plant indoors is a little different than growing other houseplants.
From planting to propagation, these simple tips cover everything you better know about growing succulents indoors.
Most garden centers sell succulent or cactus potting mix blends.
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Its a good idea to withhold watering if youre not sure your plants need it.
Succulents are naturally drought-tolerant and store water in their fleshy stems and leaves.
However, if your succulents look wrinkly, they may need more water.
Fertilize in Spring and Summer
Succulents arent heavy feeders.
Rotate Pots Regularly
Like other plants, succulents naturally grow toward the sun.
They can develop stretched-out or bent stems if their pots arent rotated regularly.
They dont need to be repotted often.
After repotting, sprinkle sand or small pieces of gravel over the soil line to secure the succulents.
Many types of succulents can be propagated using soil or water propagation methods in just a few weeks.
If youre new to plant propagation, start with easy-to-propagate succulents, likejade plantsandaloes.
