To make sure you have enough, it is best to shop in a couple of stores. It can take several weeks, or even months to treat the problem depending on how severe it is. Fertilizers should be applied at half or quarter strength approximately every two to three weeks. A few other gardeners add a layer of gravel or sand to the top of the soil, which serves two purposes. You can make your own by mixing three cups of regular potting dirt with two cups of sand, and one cup perlite. If you only use succulents, you can make your bouquets or boutonnieres 2-3 days in advance.

All succulent plants have water stored in the stems, roots and fleshy leaves. You should water your succulent only after it has retreated from the sun. A: No, your succulent will thrive without you constantly caring for it. No matter if you choose a hanging pot or a regular container, you may want to place a piece plastic or metal mesh above the drainage hole. Before you remove your Christmas Cactus from its old pot, you need to get the new pot ready. The pot size should be slightly larger than the root ball of your Madagascar palm. You should make soil mixes for succulents at your home.

She adds that the bright blue house looks great as a backdrop for succulent plantings designed by Laura Eubanks. A vintage teacup or vintage potter may look beautiful, but if there is no drainage hole, it might be worth reconsidering. A special pot may need to be paired with the right succulent. You can either bring it with you to the nursery with you or keep it with you when you shop online. Aloe vera is 99 percent water, and it comes in more than 400 species.