Although succulent soil is different from standard potting dirt, fertilizer does not have to be too expensive. This ultimate care guide covers everything you need to know about desert rose, from how to care for it, to whether it can be propagated and more. The couple uses it as one of their two ground coverings. You can find more when you add the succulent-filled front yard with its hardy and interesting lawn alternative; cozy benches in garden corners; semi-shaded patio gardens; and a well-hidden utility area.

You can mix liquid fertilizer at a rate of 5:10 to 5. You want to make sure that the fertilizer you use is slow-release so as not to shock your succulent. It should be fed in spring and summer as it is growing seasons. Then, it should not be left unfed the rest of the year. It is better to dilute the fertilizer with 50% strength soluble house plant food. It is possible to fertilize your plant as frequently as you wish, but most plants will be happy with just one feeding each year.