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SUCCULENT CARE
Succulent plants are often viewed as delicate, hard to care for plants, however that is just the opposite. These plants are very drought tolerant, can withstand a variety of temperatures, and don't need much attention, which makes them the perfect plant for anyone. We hope you find the information below helpful in caring for your special succulent creation!
Succulent plants are often viewed as delicate, hard to care for plants, however that is just the opposite. These plants are very drought tolerant, can withstand a variety of temperatures, and don't need much attention, which makes them the perfect plant for anyone. We hope you find the information below helpful in caring for your special succulent creation!
Please keep in mind, many succulent varieties produce stems (known as runners) with flowers; these stems can be trimmed anytime, especially after the flowers have died. A majority of the varieties we use can be trimmed at anytime if they are becoming overgrown and you would like to control their size.
Watering
When caring for succulents, it is often said, you will "kill it with kindness." Succulents do not like to have "wet feet", so over-watering, which causes root rot, is the single most common cause of plant failure. It is best to water your plants thoroughly and leave until the soil becomes dry. In cooler months, succulents can go weeks without watering, and during hotter months, succulents may require more water than normal. If you're wondering when it's time to water, pay attention to the soil. If the soil is dry and has begun to pull away from the container, your plants need water, but if the soil is still wet at root level, you can skip the watering.
When caring for succulents, it is often said, you will "kill it with kindness." Succulents do not like to have "wet feet", so over-watering, which causes root rot, is the single most common cause of plant failure. It is best to water your plants thoroughly and leave until the soil becomes dry. In cooler months, succulents can go weeks without watering, and during hotter months, succulents may require more water than normal. If you're wondering when it's time to water, pay attention to the soil. If the soil is dry and has begun to pull away from the container, your plants need water, but if the soil is still wet at root level, you can skip the watering.
Soil
When growing the Succulent Creations products, we use a well drained succulent/cactus soil. If you are wanting to transplant your plants, you can use a generic potting soil, however they will thrive best in a succulent/cactus soil which is available at many different garden and hardware stores. When it comes to fertilizer, this can be done at your own discretion, however it is not needed.
When growing the Succulent Creations products, we use a well drained succulent/cactus soil. If you are wanting to transplant your plants, you can use a generic potting soil, however they will thrive best in a succulent/cactus soil which is available at many different garden and hardware stores. When it comes to fertilizer, this can be done at your own discretion, however it is not needed.
Temperature
The ideal temperature for a succulent is between 70 and 85°F during the day, and 50 to 55°F at night. Succulents can survive temperatures as low as 35 to 40°F for a short period of time, however succulents hold water in their leaves, so if the temperature becomes too low for an extended period of time, they can freeze and may be destroyed. Our succulents are grown in a wide variety of temperatures and are put through a cold treatment, which allows them to stay hardier as they grow and withstand these temperature changes better.
The ideal temperature for a succulent is between 70 and 85°F during the day, and 50 to 55°F at night. Succulents can survive temperatures as low as 35 to 40°F for a short period of time, however succulents hold water in their leaves, so if the temperature becomes too low for an extended period of time, they can freeze and may be destroyed. Our succulents are grown in a wide variety of temperatures and are put through a cold treatment, which allows them to stay hardier as they grow and withstand these temperature changes better.
Light
Whether they are indoor or outdoor, succulents do require a few hours of light each day. When indoors, succulents will thrive best near a window or area that receives natural light and some warmth throughout the day. If placed outdoors, most varieties require at least a half day of sunlight. Avoid shaded areas that don't receive natural light, but be mindful of the heat from midday sun, as some species can scorch. If this occurs, the leaves will turn brown or white as the plant bleaches out and the soft tissue is destroyed. Alternately, if the plant is not getting enough light, it will grow up and outward, stretching toward the light.
Whether they are indoor or outdoor, succulents do require a few hours of light each day. When indoors, succulents will thrive best near a window or area that receives natural light and some warmth throughout the day. If placed outdoors, most varieties require at least a half day of sunlight. Avoid shaded areas that don't receive natural light, but be mindful of the heat from midday sun, as some species can scorch. If this occurs, the leaves will turn brown or white as the plant bleaches out and the soft tissue is destroyed. Alternately, if the plant is not getting enough light, it will grow up and outward, stretching toward the light.
