It may seem obvious but many people are surprised to find that their carefully arranged succulents no longer look neat and tidy. These are just some of the questions that we will be answering in this post. For more information on top dressings, please refer to this post. This post will cover everything. Once you have applied it, it takes at least two months to release all the nutrients into the soil. Succulents are pretty low maintenance plants, but even a cactus needs some nutrients every now and then. Check to see if any plants need some extra care.