Frequency. If your succulents are outside or in a greenhouse during the summer, you will want to water them about once a week. The soil should approach dryness, but not stay dry for long periods of time.

How often should I water my succulents? Succulents should be watered only when the soil has dried out completely. There is no universal watering schedule that works for every succulent in every climate. Many indoor succulent growers find that watering 14-21 days is a good frequency to keep their succulents alive.

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General guidelines for succulents in pots In small pots, water every 7 days. In medium pots, water every 10 days. In large pots, water every 14 days.

The best way to tell whether your succulent is being over or underwatered is by the appearance of the leaves. An underwatered plant will have wrinkly, shriveled up leaves whereas an overwatered plant will have soft, mushy, almost translucent leaves.

Water the Soil Directly When you water your succulents, soak the soil until water runs out of the drainage holes. (If your container doesn’t have drainage holes, use less water.) Don’t use a spray bottle to water your succulents—misting can cause brittle roots and moldy leaves .

Initial watering of a repotted succulent will vary depending on the type of plant and when it was last watered. It is generally recommended however, that you wait at least a week after repotting to water your succulent. Be sure the soil is dry, then wet it thoroughly without drowning it. 6.

Succulents are known for needing little water, and while too little will cause them to wilt and fail to thrive, you must be careful about over-watering them. Giving succulents too much water too often will swell their leaves and, if they do not get a chance to dry out, cause them to drop off the plant.

They can go up to 1-3 months of no watering. Indoor succulents will have less exposure to the elements outdoors – wind and sunlight outdoors tend to dry out the soil faster than it does indoors. In cooler climates, generally fall and winter, the soil stays moist for longer periods of time.

Early morning
Early morning is ideally the best time to water in ground succulents. This allows the water to reach the plants’ roots and hydrate the plants to better deal with the afternoon heat.

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During the summer, the best time of day to water your succulents is in the early morning before temperatures rise. By avoiding watering in the afternoon when temperatures are at their peak, you avoid having hot water sit in the crown of your plant, potentially burning the plant.

THE CORRECT WAY TO WATER SUCCULENTS Don’t use spray bottles. Eliminate any water that accidentally gets on the leaves. Don’t water when it’s humid/raining or extremely hot. Don’t water at noon or in the afternoon. Use rainwater, distilled water, or filtered water if possible to avoid mineral deposit.

Small evergreen shrubs including conifers and boxwood are successful in containers. Many evergreen shrubs can be pruned as topiary. Chrysanthemums , miniature roses, garden phlox , gardenias and fuchsias are among the blooming perennials for successful potting.

Burro’s Tail. Burro’s tail or donkey’s tail ( Sedum morganianum) is a trailing succulent that looks best in a hanging basket or container sitting on a ledge or shelf

The best containers for cacti are cylindrical, short and square. Don’t choose containers that are too narrow, tall or deep. Your cactus should ‘use’ all the soil in the container. That means that there shouldn’t be too much soil that cactus roots can’t reach.