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Succulents(Aeonium, Aloe, Crassula, Echeveria, Kalanchoe,Sedum, Senecio, and other varieties)
Succulents are a large family of plants esteemed for their unique characteristics and easy-to-care-for nature. Their thick, fleshy, water-storing tissue makes them easy to identify. While they come in various shapes and forms, the rules for care are similar among the different varieties. Use succulents to add beauty to tabletops, desktops, shelves, and more. |
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Succulents perform best in bright, direct light to full sun (at least four hours per day). Low lighting can cause stretchiness, elongated stems, and broadly-spaced leaves.
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Saturate the soil thoroughly when watering, but never let the plant sit in standing water. Allow the soil to go completely dry before watering again. Cut back on watering to about once every other month during the winter. The most common cause of succulent decline is overwatering, and signs may include soft, discolored leaves that turn yellow and fall off.
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Succulents generally do well with average humidity levels.
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Growth rate varies depending on the type.
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Fertilize once a month during the spring and summer months with a diluted, water-soluble, balanced fertilizer.
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Toxicity to pets varies with the variety. You can check for toxicity at aspca.org.
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Porous containers such as clay and terracotta can absorb moisture from the soil and help to avoid root rot.
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