I love succulents! The variety of species, sizes, colors, and textures allows for endless combinations! Starting this week, I will begin to feature some succulent containers in the Amazing Containers posts. This is a photo of one of my succulent groupings. Individual containers will be featured in the future.
TIPS:
• Succulents need warm temperatures. I plant my succulent containers around June 1.
• Last year the Hartford area had record rainfall. My succulent containers performed just fine as you can see in the photo. The secret is soil with excellent drainage. I use a 50/50 mixture of regular potting soil (my favorite is PRO-MIX BRK which can be purchased at garden centers) and Cactus Soil (found at all box stores).
• There is no fast rule on how often to water succulents. Let the weather guide you. If it is cool and rainy, do not water your succulents. If it is hot and windy, you may need to water frequently.
• Most succulents have shallow root systems, so deep containers are generally not necessary.
• I do not fertilize my succulents very often. They seem to do fine without fertilization.
• I often top dress my succulent containers with small pea gravel to give them a finished look.
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