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.