Do you need drainage holes for succulent?
Do you need drainage holes for succulent ?
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Open Sep 28, 2025 - 12:18 PM
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Sep 28, 2025 - 12:18 PM
Yes! All potted succulents should be in a container with a drainage hole at the bottom. A layer of rocks at the bottom of a pot is not a replacement for a drainage hole and in fact increases the risk for root rot.
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