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Succulents are well-adapted to survive drought but with a little extra care you can also get certain varieties to survive in wet or humid climates.
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Plant in gritty, well-draining soil like succulent / cactus soil from a garden center
Amend heavy garden soil with 50% coarse sand by volume
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If you live in a lower (colder) zone than a particular succulent is rated for, you can bring the plant indoors during the winter. We do, however, rate hardiness conservatively, so plants right on cusp may be able to survive outdoors year-round with a bit of protection. For example, to plant a Sempervivum rosette (zone 5) in a region that gets down to -30F (zone 4), you will want to employ the following strategies.
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