Follow us for daily, inspiring succulent content! The term succulent refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves and stems that are used to store water. Some water will drain from the bottom of a pot after watering a plant. However, most water will remain in the soil. If your succulent has filled out the pot, it can be hard to check soil dampness, and the mass of roots could use more room. It could be at various stages of decay or just death. An outdoor kalanchoe needs regular checking. You might consider planting your kalanchoe in containers.

It doesn't matter how pretty a container might look, if there aren't perforations, your succulent won’t be as beautiful as it looks when it arrives. It is essential that your containers have ample drainage holes at the bottom. Though it may be possible to keep a succulent alive in a container with no drainage holes, it's not recommended. Whatever the color of the individual species, the colors may also intensify with sun stress. If the plant is stressed, more experienced caretakers may be able to bring out its best colors.

To make a topiary or succulent wreath, you could buy cuttings. You can purchase the succulents in small numbers (or just one) and then order as many as you need for the actual event. Because of their small surface area the plant also has a low evaporation. A lot of people have asked me where they can buy succulents. I also offer small terracotta pots that can be used for succulent favors at weddings. Succulents are available in a variety sizes. This variation will also allow you to get different prices. Also, some sizes will be easier to care for.