Succulent plants: your practical guide

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The Succulents are easy to maintain and once you get started, it’s hard to stop. Yes, there are so many varieties of succulents that the challenge will be difficult to meet …

Succulent plants in a flower box below

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What do you need to know, what are the tips to master and what are the varieties of succulents to know? Discover all this and more in our article today.

Small garden of succulent plants dug into recycled wine bottles *

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Let’s start at the beginning. When planting a succulent plant, one of the factors to keep in mind is the nature of the flowerpot. It must imperatively have good drainage to prevent the roots of plants rot.

Greasy plants in canned jars

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We recommend a pot that is wide and shallow with a drainage hole. A saucer is imperative in this case, since it will collect excess water.

Varieties of succulents in a large flowerpot

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The drainage layer can therefore consist of chippings, shards of clay pots, or even clay balls. The cacti compost is also suitable for succulents and succulents.

Miniature flower pots to accommodate a small succulent plant each

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Beyond the aesthetic appearance of chippings that are visible if your container is transparent, they help stabilize the water spray.

Aeonium tree grows a lot and needs its own pot

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Most succulents like the sun. Indeed, the more sun there is, the better they grow. Remember to read the label before choosing its location, but in general2 your succulent plant will be better where there is more light.

DIY deco idea to present your plants in a bottle

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The sill of the sunniest window is a good option. Outside, it would be even better! If they do not have enough sun, they tend to wither and fade because of lack of light.

Floral composition of minimalist style and zen

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For what it is watering, here is what you should know: it is better not to water enough that water too much. However, if you notice that the leaves of a succulent plant are wrinkling, it is a cry for help: your plant is thirsty!

Greasy plant hanging in a pot

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In winter, when the plant is at rest, usually only one watering per month is required. During the growing season, watering frequency should be increased every 15 days. Be careful that water never stagnates in the saucer.

All you need for gardening succulents

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In between waterings, allow the soil to dry. Attention, contrary to popular belief, succulents still need water!

Glass bowl to present your beautiful plants

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To optimize the development of your plants, consider rotating the pot from time to time in order to have a uniform sun exposure.

Some varieties of succulents are also flowering

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Beware of the dust that is the enemy of succulents. When it lands on the surface of the leaves, it becomes like a screen that prevents sunlight from using its magic.

Succulent plants in pots of different sizes

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Do not forget to regularly clean your succulents. To do this, use a brush or a small brush.

Why not plant a succulent plant in the hollow of a pumpkin?

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For your compositions, you can create a veritable garden of succulents in a variety of containers. Give free rein to your imagination and, for example, plant your succulents in the hollow of a pumpkin, or in a glass bottle.

Succulent plant taking on color

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You have a choice, but do not forget our drainage recommendations.

Beautiful composition of succulents in a large flowerpot

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To create a successful composition, we advise you to mix the varieties taking care to choose different shapes and sizes.

A succulent plant per pot

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Some succulents also grow to more than 30 centimeters. In this case, think of planting them in a pot to let them grow. This is the case, for example, of the aeonium in a tree.

Some shoots of sempervivum whose edges start to take on color

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The tree aeonium is very easy to maintain, as long as the climate is hot and dry. However, it needs a little more water than other succulents.

Real garden of succulents in a circular tray

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Some varieties of succulent plants bloom but the bloom has a fairly short life span. Fortunately, for the pleasure of our eyes, the flowering is often renewed.

Minimalist and contemporary style

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You can create your floral arrangement by arranging a variety of flowering succulents in one corner of the jar, and another variety in the other corner to create a contrast. If you prefer a more bohemian look, do not be afraid to mix as in the example below which even includes a small cactus.

The terrarium is an excellent alternative to the traditional flower pot

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Beware of parasites that appear often, especially indoors. Be vilicious with red spiders, mealybugs, snails and slugs, and aphids.

Succulent plants around a cactus

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To summarize, a lot of sun, not a lot of water, a shallow and wide container with a mandatory saucer and the rest is up to you. The possibilities of compositions are inexhaustible and everything depends on the style you are looking for. Are you a fan of a minimalist or bohemian decor?

The succulent plant in all its states

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