Below are some general guidelines that may help you maintain a long, happy relationship with your succulents.  

Truly the best care advice I can give is simply this: careful neglect and DO NOT over water. Good Luck! And, as Ellen Bailey said, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” 

Water 

Succulents do most of their growing in spring, summer, and early fall. During this period they can use a good amount of water, although it’s best to let the soil dry between watering. Mugs, tea pots, martini glasses, a.k.a, containers without holes: let the water settle for about sixty seconds and then tip the vessel to the side and pour excess water out of the container. Succulents do not like having their roots submerged in water for long periods of time. Hypertufa arrangements: these can take more water then container arrangements, especially if they are outside in the direct sun and wind. They may need water everyday if it is a hot, dry summer. Hypertufa are very porous and water will spill out the sides so water accordingly and have a dish under it to protect indoor surfaces. Living wreaths: like hypertufa arrangements, living wreaths need more water than the typical container arrangement, so do monitor them more closely. The shower is a good place to water the large wreaths. 

Feed 

Once a month with miracle grow at 1 tsp. /gal. In winter, most succulents stop growing and like to be quite dry during this period of rest. Don’t fertilize in winter (Mid Nov. - Late Feb.). 

Light 

Most succulents like, or tolerate, a bright sunny windowsill. East, south or west-facing windows are best, but even a north-facing windowsill will do.  As we learn more about succulents and expand our collection it has become clear that some species of succulents do much better with less light, so if you have a north window you still can grow a thriving succulent, but it is important to know which succulents enjoy light and which do not, it could mean success (life) or failure (death).

Ideas 

Succulents can be used outside in the summer to enhance your landscape. You can grow them in window boxes, urns, whiskey barrels, shed rooftops, hanging baskets, etc. You are limited only by your imagination. Remember to check water needs daily if it’s hot and sunny. Once the temperature turns cold, and drops to about 40 degrees, bring them back into the house for the winter. Or keep them indoors year round. You can use your succulent gardens as a centerpiece or coffee table decoration when entertaining, returning them to their window sill next day. Succulents will tolerate room temperatures from 40 to 80 degrees. 

Enjoy these easy, enduring desert plants! 

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