I like to “build in” drainage to planters likethe small painted teacup planterpictured below in the first photo. To do this, I add in a small later of perlite into the bottom of the container. Then I plant my succulent or cactus usingextremely well-draining soil. The second picture bel...
Echeveria elegansneeds at least six hours of sunlight each day. Full sun to partial shade is best here. If you’re growing indoors in pots, place your white Mexican rose in a south-facing window. If space is tight, this plant can tolerate some partial sun. ...
Succulents that will thrive on a sunny windowsill include Haworthia, Gasteria, crown of thorns (Euphorbia millii), Easter lily cactus (Echinopsis), Sanseveria, and Christmas cactus (Zygocactus). “When planting in pots, it’s not so critical to leave that air gap, as long as the pot ...
These plants will grow best in a well-draining potbig enoughto accommodate its long taproot. This plant requires awell-draining soil mix,such as cactus potting soil. Garden soil is unfortunately not suitable for container plants as it doesn’t provide the necessary drainage, often becoming compac...
Paper to cover drain holes if they’re large or there are a lot of them. Amendments. These organic materials are optional but I always add a small amount of compost &worm compostwhen planting my succulents. My Dancing Bones Cactus was planted in the red ceramic with no drainage holes for...
Once the pads are removed and the end has calloused over, it's time to plant them! Fill Pots with Soil Start by filling up several pots withsoil. It's best if your pots are larger than the cactus pads since they will get bigger. By the way… if you have kids who like to “help...
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Repotting might seem a little daunting at first, but it’s really all about giving your plant the best environment to keep growing strong. In this guide, we’ll walk you through each step of the repotting process, from choosing the right pot and soil to caring for your plant after it’...
Miracle-Gro Cactus, Palm & Citrus Potting Mix or a good qualitysucculent potting mix How to Plant Hens and Chicks Once I had everything gathered up I started the planting process. I used scissors to cut into the plastic container that the hens and chicks were in just to make it easier ...