Succulent plants typically store water in their stems, roots, or fleshy leaves. During its resting period, you will water only when the soil is dry to the touch. A: Yes. Your succulent will thrive even if you don't tend to it as much as if you do. 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. It is important to make sure the new pot is ready before you take your Christmas Cactus off of its old pot. The pot size should be slightly larger than the root ball of your Madagascar palm.