Bonsai containers are my favorite because they meet all the requirements for succulent pots and come in interesting shapes. A pot that is too small to hold a plant can lead to poor plant health. Top Tip. You should not search for a plant pot until your plant has been planted. Although you know why the pot size of a plant is important, many people overlook this crucial feature when selecting a pot. What number of drainage holes should the pot have?

Hanging planters offer a way to maximize vertical space and add dimension to your garden. After creating the tunnels, you can then add pumice to the soil without the possibility of damaging the roots in the process. If the roots or the soil around them are too wet, then air can't enter. You should get rid of any older succulent roots that have begun to rot. This will prevent them from contaminating the water quality.

One succulent plant can be used in a single pot. It doesn't mean you need to use it all the time. But, if your curiosity is piqued and you want to find out a way to make sure that your cuttings grow strong roots, saliva might be able to help. Use a rooting aid if necessary. Make sure to separate the pots so the chemicals don't get to other plants. A stressed plant in trouble will appear distorted, disfigured or just unwell. It will overcome the lack of sunlight. The donkey's hair is a plant which loves bright but indirect sun.

Agave intenuata is the first of all succulents to sustain frost damage during winter. A cooling period in winter is necessary to encourage better flowering. Native American plants, such as cacti or agaves (or to northern climates like many of the sedums/sempervivums), tend to flower better than South African and Madagascar-based plants (kalanchoes/aeoniums, crassulas). Your Kalanchoe will thrive if it gets more sun. When you're done, the damage will be barely noticeable. Many succulents can withstand a short frost, lasting less than an hour.