Propagate guide

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Watering mastery

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Fertilizer mystery reveal

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Tips & tricks for cutting

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Plant pot secrets

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Common pests

Frequent diseases

Botanist’s tips

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Water freely in summer, do not water in winter. Allow the soil to become completely dry in between watering.

Water

Most succulents prefer at least 6 hours of sun per day, so try to place them near a south- or east-facing window.

Sunlight

Use a coarse potting mix with good drainage and aeration. You can find special cactus and succulent mixes at the nursery, or even use an African violet mix. To further improve drainage and prevent compaction, add perlite or pumice to the cactus or African violet mix.

Soil

The plants benefit most from fertilizer in the spring and again in late summer. Use a balanced, all-purpose, water-soluble fertilizer (such as 8-8-8 or 10-10-10) diluted to half the strength recommended on the package instructions. There is no need to fertilize succulents in winter when they’re semi-dormant.

Fertilizer

Prefers average summer temperatures of 65ºF/18ºC – 70ºF/21ºC. In winter, cool to 50ºF/10ºC.

Temperature

Choose a pot with drainage holes to make sure the plant won`t sit in water. Avoid glass containers.