Top Dos and Dont's you need to follow for cute succulents

By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Chayanika Das

Updated On Mar 11, 2023 04:41 pm IST

Are you a first time gardener and are facing difficulties in making your succulents survive for longer? Here are a few basic care tips you need to follow to get a garden filled with cute succulents.

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Succulents are popular plants that are easy to care for, but there are some dos and don'ts to keep in mind to ensure their health and longevity: (Unsplash)

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Succulents are popular plants that are easy to care for, but there are some dos and don'ts to keep in mind to ensure their health and longevity: (Unsplash)

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Dos: Choose the right pot: Succulents prefer well-draining soil and pots with drainage holes to prevent overwatering. (Unsplash)

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Dos: Choose the right pot: Succulents prefer well-draining soil and pots with drainage holes to prevent overwatering. (Unsplash)

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Dos: Water deeply but infrequently: Succulents prefer to be watered deeply, but not too often. Water when the soil is completely dry, typically once a week or every other week. (Unsplash)

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Dos: Water deeply but infrequently: Succulents prefer to be watered deeply, but not too often. Water when the soil is completely dry, typically once a week or every other week. (Unsplash)

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Dos: Provide plenty of light: Succulents thrive in bright, indirect sunlight. Place them near a sunny window or under a grow light. (Unsplash)

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Dos: Provide plenty of light: Succulents thrive in bright, indirect sunlight. Place them near a sunny window or under a grow light. (Unsplash)

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Dos: Use the right soil: Succulents prefer a soil mix that is specifically designed for cacti and succulents. These mixes are usually sandy and provide good drainage. (Unsplash)

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Dos: Use the right soil: Succulents prefer a soil mix that is specifically designed for cacti and succulents. These mixes are usually sandy and provide good drainage. (Unsplash)

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Dos: Fertilize sparingly: Succulents do not require frequent fertilization. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in the spring or summer, or a liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every few months. (Unsplash)

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Dos: Fertilize sparingly: Succulents do not require frequent fertilization. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in the spring or summer, or a liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every few months. (Unsplash)

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Don'ts: Overwater: Overwatering is the most common mistake made with succulents. They are drought-tolerant plants that store water in their leaves and stems, so they do not need frequent watering. (Unsplash)

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Don'ts: Overwater: Overwatering is the most common mistake made with succulents. They are drought-tolerant plants that store water in their leaves and stems, so they do not need frequent watering. (Unsplash)

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Dont's: Plant in containers without drainage holes: Succulents need well-draining soil and containers with drainage holes to prevent water from accumulating in the bottom of the pot. (Unsplash)

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Dont's: Plant in containers without drainage holes: Succulents need well-draining soil and containers with drainage holes to prevent water from accumulating in the bottom of the pot. (Unsplash)

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Dont's: Expose to direct sunlight: While succulents prefer bright light, too much direct sunlight can damage their leaves and cause them to dry out. (Unsplash)

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Dont's: Expose to direct sunlight: While succulents prefer bright light, too much direct sunlight can damage their leaves and cause them to dry out. (Unsplash)

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Dont's: Use heavy soil: Succulents do not thrive in heavy, water-retentive soil. Use a light, sandy soil mix specifically designed for cacti and succulents. (Unsplash)

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Dont's: Use heavy soil: Succulents do not thrive in heavy, water-retentive soil. Use a light, sandy soil mix specifically designed for cacti and succulents. (Unsplash)

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Dont's: Over-fertilize: Succulents do not require frequent fertilization. Over-fertilization can lead to leaf burn and other problems.(Unsplash)

Updated on Mar 11, 2023 04:41 pm IST

Dont's: Over-fertilize: Succulents do not require frequent fertilization. Over-fertilization can lead to leaf burn and other problems.(Unsplash)

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