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How to make a succulent terrarium? View answer
Answer updated 4 years ago | Planting & Transplanting
How to make a green roof with succulents? View answer
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How to make a living wall with succulents? View answer
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How to plant a succulent? View answer
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How to prune tall succulents? View answer
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How to fix overgrown succulents? View answer
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Should I use a top dressing with succulents? View answer
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When should I plant succulents outdoors? View answer
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Where should I plant outdoor succulents? View answer
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How densely should I plant / space succulents? View answer
Question updated 4 years ago | Planting & Transplanting, Pots & Containers
How fast do succulents grow or spread? View answer
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How do I plant Opuntia cactus pads? View answer
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Struggled with succulents and don't know what the problem was? The answer could be in the soil. Succulents need different soil from most plants in order to really thrive. Indoors or out, there are a lot of factors that determine the right soil for healthy, beautiful plants. Use the wrong type of soil and you'll find yourself endlessly troubleshooting care issues. But fear not! This comprehensive guide Read more
Video Guide to Pots for Succulents Here DRAINAGE We recommend using containers with drainage holes and drilling holes in the bottom of non-draining containers. It is possible to grow succulents in non-draining containers but they require more caution to avoid over-watering and rot. Adding rocks to the bottom of a non-draining pot is not recommended; it actually creates pockets of water and makes root rot even m Read more
It is certainly possible to grow succulents in glass terrariums, but there are challenges. Use only open terrariums with plenty of airflow, as the humidity in sealed terrariums is too high for succulents. Terrariums usually do not have drainage holes and glass does not breathe, so be extra careful not to over-water . Water about 1/3 the volume of the soil and do not water again until the soil is completely dry. Try n Read more
Succulents make great options for living walls and green roofs because they are drought tolerant, can grow in less than 4" of soil, and require very little maintenance. You can find all of our living wall and green roofs varieties here . LIVING WALLS Find your Hardiness Grow Zone to select varieties that can tolerate the average minimum temperature in your climate Cover the soil medium with chicken wir Read more
Try to plant in mild, dry conditions to reduce overstressing the transplant. Be sure to grow your succulents in a location that meets the Recommended Light Requirements specified on the each succulent's product page. HOW TO PLANT A SUCCULENT Gently remove plant from its plastic container Loosen the root ball to encourage roots to spread Plant in a hole deep enough to completely cover Read more
