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How often should you water succulents?

Most succulents are relatively drought-resistant, and watering needs to be determined according to air humidity and temperature.

1. Spring : The weather is warm in spring, so you can water every 2-3 days;

2. Summer : In summer, the temperature is high , so you can water the plant 1-2 times a day, and spray water on the leaves and around the plant to keep the humidity at around 60% .

3. Autumn : The temperature is cool in autumn, so you can water the plants every 3-5 days. Do not over-water and avoid waterlogging.

  4. Winter : The climate is cold in winter, and most plants enter a dormant period and grow slowly. They need to control water appropriately. They can be watered once every 15-20 days, or stop watering .

How often should I water my succulent plants when I grow them outdoors?

For succulent plants maintained outdoors, water them every 2-3 days in spring and autumn, and every 5 days in summer. For succulent plants maintained indoors, water them every 7-15 days because of different ventilation conditions. Basically, you can water them according to the first standard.

How to water succulents correctly

There are many varieties of succulents, some of which like moisture, while others are drought-tolerant and afraid of waterlogging. The watering of succulents in the Crassulaceae family needs to be determined according to the dryness of the soil, following the principle of watering when the soil is dry and watering thoroughly when watering.

During the growing season, water thoroughly when the soil is dry, and reduce watering during the dormant period. Aizoaceae succulents do not require much water, so water them normally during the growing season. In summer and winter, when the plants enter a dormant period, water should be completely cut off.

Watering depends on the soil. Some soils have better water permeability, while others have slightly worse water permeability. Succulents planted with garden soil should be watered once every 7 days , while succulents planted with nutrient soil should be watered once every 15 days . Generally, the better the water permeability, the more frequent the watering.

When watering succulents, you should also pay attention to the weather conditions. You can water them in the morning and evening on sunny days. In rainy weather, the water evaporates slowly and is not suitable for watering, which can easily cause water accumulation and is not conducive to plant growth.

If the succulent plant is relatively large and has a well-developed root system, such as some old succulent plants, we can water it once every 1-2 days. For smaller plants or plants in the seedling stage, the amount of watering can be reduced and watered once every 3-5 days.