Growing
succulents adds a whole new dimension to your indoor garden. There's such a
wide variety of colors and textures to choose from and getting started growing
succulents is easy.
Begin by selecting a container. Succulents have shallow
roots so a shallow pot, dish or bowl is an ideal choice. Just make sure the
container you select has good drainage. Once you've decided on a container,
it's time to go shopping for plants.
If
you leave your plants in their original small pots, it's easy to move them
around in the container until you get the arrangement you like best.
Next, choose a soil that is specific for
succulents. Add enough soil to your container so that your plants will sit just
below the rim of the pot. This will keep water and soil from overflowing the
sides of the pot when you water. Carefully remove your succulents from their
containers and place them in your new pot.
They should be planted at the same
level they were growing in their nursery pot. You can add more soil at this
time if you need to. Once planted, you need to water your new garden
thoroughly. Water enough so that water comes out the drain holes. Now you're
done watering your succulent garden until it dries out completely. The key to
keeping your succulents healthy is to water more, but water less frequently.
Succulents like to have their roots soaked and then they want to dry out before
the next watering. It's best to water
succulents when they need it, not on a schedule, such as every week.
Fertilize
your succulent garden every three to four weeks with a low Nitrogen fertilizer
such as Cactus Juice. Give these
extraordinary plants a chance. Succulent care is easy and succulent gardens and
terrariums will brighten any home and office space.
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