The 5 best tips for succulent care

Succulents are not themselves a plant family, they include different species. They have in common that they have water-storing tissue. There is a distinction between leaf, stem and root succulents. Money tree, agave, horseshoe (Sansevieria) and cactus are among the succulents. The echeveria are currently in the trend and decorate with other succulents many windowsills and gardens.

Tips for succulent care

The good thing is, succulents are easy care And do not go right in when you forget to water or spend a few days on vacation. They can store water in their leaves and master dry phases very well. The waxy layer, which many succulents possess, also helps them. What you should look out for when taking care of succulents, you will find out in the following points.

Tips for succulent care

substratum: So that your succulents are well cared for, you should choose a sandy substrate. You can mix two parts potting soil with a piece of sand. Cactus clay is also suitable.
Location: A bright and sunny place is the best choice for your succulents. Even if they are doing well on the windowsill: In the summer, put them outside in the garden or on the balcony in the sun (as a precaution, rainproof). High temperatures can also promote development.
to water: Dryness does not do much harm to succulents. In summer it is enough to water the plants about every one to two weeks. In general, you should only water again when the soil is dry again after the last watering. In winter, succulents need even less water. Irrigation water that in the coaster o. Ä. collects, you should drain. Because waterlogging can lead to rot of the roots! And: do not pour directly on the leaves. Tip: If the leaves are plump, you are pouring correctly. If they are wrinkled and hanging, they need water.
potSince succulents do not tolerate waterlogging, you should either use a jar with drainage or add a drainage layer to your plant.
Fertilize: Succulents do not need many nutrients, but you should from March to September about every four to six weeks, z. B. with cactus fertilizer, fertilize.

As you can see, cultivating succulents is not that difficult. If you have not grown a green thumb yet, that's it perfect beginner plant to you. Here you will find even more tips for garden design as well as tips and tricks for: Mini greenhouse to plant, planting mint, radish plants and the ivy care.

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