Succulent Plants

Succulents are low maintenance, drought tolerant indoor plants - perfect for any beginner! Succulents originate from arid environments like deserts, where they store water in their thick leaves to withstand long periods of dryness. With thousands of varieties, shapes and colours, succulents bring beauty to any home or garden bed. 

Succulents store lots of water in their leaves, so they do not need watering as regularly as most plants. Let the soil dry out completely before each watering, there is no need to water the leaves, but an occasional wipe down will keep them dust free.

Ensure there is always a drainage hole in the pot, and the plant is potted with succulent based potting mix. Proper drainage is important to prevent any rotting or fungal diseases.  

Succulents grow well in terracotta pots because they dry out quickly between waterings. It is also suitable to keep them in nursery pots and place them in a decorative, cachet pot. Make sure to remove the decorative pot when watering so no water is left sitting in the bottom. 

Succulents prefer lots of light, they should receive a minimum of 6 - 8 hours of sunlight per day. Be careful during the hotter months that they are not being scalded by direct sunlight through a window. 

Succulents are photo sensitive and lean towards the light, to ensure your succulent grows evenly, rotate the pot periodically. If your succulent is growing tall and not as full, it is a sign it is not receiving enough light. Trim down the plant and move to a brighter position to promote fuller, bushier growth. 

Fertilize: Spring to summer is the best time to fertilize. A water-soluble fertilizer is suitable and should be included with each watering. 

Repot: Succulents will not need to be repotted for years unless they are outgrowing their container. Always choose a pot that is larger than the root system.

Prune: It is only essential to prune when there is dead foliage, remove any yellowing or damaged leaves so the energy of the plant is redirected to the healthy leaves.

Propagate: Succulents will produce small offshoot plants called pups, these can be transplanted into another container and a whole new plant can be easily grown!

Succulent plants are stylish and easy to care for and come in so many interesting shapes and colours. They add a sculptural touch of green to any space.

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