Our tips and tricks on Succulent Growing are available today. A north-facing window receives a little light, but the light is barely enough for the optimum growth of your jade plant. Too much sun can make the old lady cactus look sad. They need time for the soil to settle or the cactus mix to fully develop. They are most active in summer so fertilize them when they are at their best. Pilosocereus can withstand more water than other succulents, cacti and cacti. But, be sure to not overwater them. Other types of succulents are called winter growing.