The Simple Rules For Not Killing Your Succulents

If you've gone scrolling through our collection of cutest succulents or houseplant shopping after browsing on Instagram or Pinterest, you've likely picked up a succulent or two. Succulents are fascinating and beautiful plants, and a treat to the sore eyes but they require slightly different care than regular houseplants.

Here we’re sharing a few simple and general tips to follow to take care of your succulents, and to make sure they are going to thrive, even if you have been a serial plant-killer!

Placing your succulent

You couldn’t resist a cute looking succulent. You bought it home, so excited! But don’t know where to place it so it looks good as well as stays healthy? One of the main concerns we address from our customers is where to keep the succulents! Its pretty simple. Succulents love their sunlight, because they are dessert plants. So, give them sun, sun and more sun! Place them near a windowsill where they get lots of sunlight for majority of the day.

When to water

Next big question? When do I water? Succulents survive by storing water in their leaves and roots, which is why they can survive weeks, or even a month, without watering. However, when the soil is dry, it’s best to water the plant thoroughly to keep them alive. Simple and easiest way to check if your succulent needs water is using a finger or toothpick to check the soil moisture before watering. If it’s dry, give them babies a good watering. If it feels moist, wait for a day or two.

How to water

Please, just please don’t spray or mist your succulents! This is a common misconception. If you frequently let your succulents go multiple weeks without enough water, they might start to shrivel up and drop leaves. What is the best way to water you ask? Well we say go simple! Take your succulent pot/ planter and dip it inside a container filled with water and leave it for about 10-20 seconds and remove it from the container. Remember to keep it aside to let the excess water to drain off before you place it back to their spots!

Providing nutrition

You got the succulent. Placed it in the perfect place. Watering it just right, but a few months pass by and the succulent is starting to grow weak and you’re freaking out! Firstly, relax. Second, your succulent needs nutrition. Providing the right nutrition frequently ensures the plant is healthy and well nourished. You can check out our growth nutrition here.

Lots of love and care

Another significant yet ignored factor that plays in the survival of your succulent is how well you take care of it. Either you bought it because you liked how it looked, or a dear friend gifted a pretty cute planter for your special occasion, it all boils down to how you can take care of this little planter of joy! Follow our simple rules and watch yourself turn into a plant parent easily and in no time, you’re going to come back to us and shop for more of those cutes! Stay tuned for more such informative articles on our blog.