Succulents are making a huge comeback right now. Everyone
wants them potted on their patio, porch and even indoor garden planters. The problem is you killed them in a few weeks
and you are not sure why. Here are a few
tips on what may have gone wrong.
1.
Giving
them too much water: You are used to
watering your potted flowers daily and even enjoy the process. But succulents are very different. They can get by with less water than a typical
houseplant and are more like a cactus.
The planters soil should be cool and damp to the touch but never
saturated or soggy. Sometimes it’s even
easier to mist the soil instead of feeding it directly for best results.
2.
The pot is way too small. Maybe you found a flowerpot that was super
cute and you thought it would look great with your succulent planted in
it. Just make sure there is room for the
roots to grow. It’s best to select a
garden pot based on the depth being twice as deep as the plant. Make the width three times as wide.
3.
Is the drainage in the container? Planting succulents in cute containers like
tea cups or a cowboy boot are fun but if they don’t have proper drainage the
plant will not survive.
4.
Make sure the weather is warm enough. Don’t place the clay planter in a drafty
window or out in cold weather. Keep them
in an area that is pretty consistent.
5.
Make sure the planters soil is rich enough. If not, then stir in some organic matter into
the mix. This way the potted succulents
get the feed they need in order to be healthy.
These are just a few tips but they are very
important ones. |