4 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CARING FOR SUCCULENTS

Let�s face it- there are succulent people and those that would rather have a more flowery plant either indoors or in a garden. For those that are succulent fans, they can be found browsing new and exotic succulents to bring home. Yet for the novice, those succulents can soon shrivel up and die, even though succulents are known to thrive and survive in a dry, arid environment. For succulent success, here are four tips you need to know about caring for succulents.

1: More Water, Less Often Too much water is bad for succulents, but not enough will starve them. Yet �more� is a relative term, isn�t it? Most problems as it relates to watering aren�t how much but how often.  Completely soak the soil but then let it dry out completely before re-watering. Keeping the soil constantly moist will hurt the plant. And the thicker the leaves on the plant, the less water it needs.

2: Good Drainage. Make sure the plant is in soil that drains well. A thick, concentrated soil will keep water in the wrong places for too long and plant mildew can set it. Make sure the soil is loose and can drain well. To do this, mix in something light such as pearlite and vermiculite.

3: Lots of Sun. Succulents need lots of sunlight but be careful not to place them where direct sun hits them in the summer. It can simply be too hot during that time and can even �sunburn.� For outside plants, place them where they will get some shade during the day to keep relatively cool. Inside plants can be near windows to take in light.

4. Grow More. Finally, occasionally remove leaves from your succulents and place them in damp soil in order to grow. As these plants take root and grown, you�ll never be out of succulents and you can enjoy them on your own or share with other succulent lovers who will marvel at your green thumb!

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