All succulent plants are able to store water in their roots, stems, and fleshy foliage. 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. It doesn't matter if your succulent is in a hanging planter, regular pot, or both, you might want a piece of metal mesh or plastic to cover the drainage holes. Make sure you have the new pot ready before you take out your Christmas Cactus. You need to make sure the pot is slightly bigger than your Madagascar palm's roots.