We've covered how to make jelly beans succulents in this article. Please stay tuned for the next installment! If you have a soil mixture formulated for use with vegetables or flowers, you will need to make adjustments to it with the addition of a gritty mineral mix. Before you water again, the soil should feel dry to its top inch. Most gardeners are not careful enough about how they water their plants to ensure that the pot is properly drained. Make sure you apply overhead irrigation in the morning so that the plant can dry in the sun.