How to Care for Indoor Succulents

...and How Not to Kill Them: Top three tips for beginners

1. Provide enough light for your succulents and rotate frequently.

Succulents love light and need about six hours of sun per day, depending on the type of succulent. Newly planted succulents need to be gradually introduced to full sun exposure over time.
If you succulent is sitting in the same exact spot day after day, it's likely only one side is getting enough light. Succulents will lean towards the sun, so rotating them will help them stand up straight. Leaning succulents may also be a sign that they need to be in a sunnier spot.

2. Water the soil directly and according to the season.

Succulents need more energy when they're in a period of growth, and less when they're resting. During the spring and summer, plants are thriving and drining up much more water than when they're resting in the fall and winter. In the summer, you may also want to fertilize your succulents to help during the growth period.
Test the soil with your finger. If the top 1.25 inches are dry, it's time to water. When you water your succulents, soak the soil until water runs out the drainage holes. Don't use a spray bottle! Misting can cause brittle roots and moldy leaves.
Overwatering can kill your succulent, so make sure you let the soil dry between waterings.

3. Choose the right soil and a container with drainage.

Succulents need a lot of drainage. The container and the soil both must provide this property. Choose cactus soil or mix regular potting soil with sand, pumice, or perlite.
Your container should have a drainage hole to allow excess water to escape to prevent rot. Succulents don't like to sit in waterlogged soil.

⭐ Bonus tip! ⭐

Keep your succulent clean and free of bugs! Dust can inhibit growth, so wipe them down occasionally with a wet cloth.
Bugs are attracted to wet soil, so again, make sure you let your soil dry between waterings.

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