5 Tricks That Will Help Keep Indoor Succulents Healthy
By Mike-Ross
Succulents are all the rage as houseplants because they're low-maintenance champs. With their variety of shapes, textures, and colors, plus their compact size, they're perfect for sprucing up any interior. Adding succulents to your space not only enhances its beauty but also boosts your mood. Some folks even collect them because they're just so darn pretty and easy to care for.
A while back, we snagged a snake plant, thinking it would purify our indoor air. But after a few weeks, we noticed brown tips appearing. Turns out, we weren't giving it enough water and light.
Even though succulents are pretty resilient, you can't just neglect them and expect them to thrive. Whether your succulents are on their last leg or you simply want them to flourish, here are 5 tips to keep your indoor succulents happy, courtesy of Succulents and Sunshine.
1. Start With The Right Succulents
Some succulents that do really well indoors are zebra plant, snake plant, and gasteria ‘little warty’. You can also grow jade plants. They like a lot of sunlight but they can tolerate lower lighting indoors.
2. Give Them As Much Light As Possible
When you are growing succulents outdoors, most of them prefer shade in the afternoon. Growing them indoors means the light is so limited that they need as much light as they can get throughout the entire day. Place them near the brightest window of your home. Generally, it will be a south-facing window in the northern hemisphere.
Image by Succulents and Sunshine via YouTube
3. Use A Well Draining Soil
The best soil for succulents is equal parts of pine bark fines and crushed granite. You can find them in most garden supply stores.
Image by Succulents and Sunshine via YouTube
4. Water Deeply, But Less Frequently
Succulents need water to grow and thrive. If you limit their water intake, you will also limit their growth. In order to promote healthy root growth you need to soak the soil and let it dry completely before you water it again.
5. Use A Pot With A Drainage Hole
Avoid glass or anything that doesn’t have a drainage hole for your succulent container.
5 Tricks That Will Help Keep Indoor Succulents Healthy
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