Spray your succulents leaves, especially the lower sides, with water and insecticide soap or neem olive oil if you spot any warning signs. WD-40 or another oil can be used, but most gardeners don’t store their gardening tools in their containers. * You should also wash your pots and gardening tools with a bleach solution. If you're into terrariums, fairy gardens, or decorative arrangements, you are already familiar with putting figurines in your pots! If you're not familiar with rhizomes, they're like roots, except they grow horizontally.