Subscribe to our blog for inspiring, daily succulent content! The term succulent refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves and stems that are used to store water. The water that you have poured into a plant's pot should drain to the bottom, but most of it should remain in the soil. If the succulent is too large, it may be difficult to test soil dampness. It could be at various stages of decay or just death. An outdoor kalanchoe needs regular checking. You might consider planting your kalanchoe in containers.

Succulent plans should be prepared for 40 degrees Fahrenheit. This is because this is the temperature at that they will start to change their color. When they reach their freezing point, frost and rot will occur. Root rot can be caused by soaking the leaves in freezing water in the evening. But no succulents want a lot of water when dormant, nor high humidity at any time of the year. A lot of succulents breeze through a brief frost (less than an hour), but leaf tips of Agave attenuata show damage right away. Agave ttenuata will look this way after a brief exposure of 32 degrees.

Your personal preference and taste will determine how you plant your succulent or cactus garden. The best option for soil is a Cactus Potting Soil Mix. Another option is just to let them be. Give the plant water and allow it to reach its roots. You don't have to worry about losing your Tillandsia collection because healthy air plants can make multiple offsets at the same time. Once you have collected your cut flowers, you need to leave them in open air for several days before they are ready to be planted.