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Have you always dreamed of having a beautiful garden, but your house doesn't have much space for large pots and foliage? Well, succulents may be the perfect solution for you! In general, these plants are small, versatile, and practical, and, of course, they guarantee a special charm to your decoration.decorate any environment of the house.
15 tips for growing beautiful and healthy succulents
They are the darlings of decoration, and to help you maintain your perfect copies, check out these care tips:
They love the sun
Succulents prefer the sun, in general they are plants resistant to hot and dry weather, so prefer to place them in places away from humidity. In indoor areas of the house, place them near windows to receive the sun's rays.
Alternate the lighting
Is your succulent vase part of a specific corner of the house, but doesn't receive much sunlight? You can alternate its permanence so that the leaves renew their vitality periodically. Every 15 days, leave the vase in the sun for 7 days, so they recover their shine and continue to be part of the decoration.
Succulents in the bathroom
If you want to decorate your bathroom with succulents, make sure you have vases with holes in the middle. Since this type of plant already has a lot of water in its structure, excess moisture in the roots can damage them.
Replanting is necessary
Plastic pots are not very suitable for growing succulents, they limit the strength of the roots and therefore should be a temporary option for the little plants. The tip is to repot them in ceramic basins or another suitable container as soon as you start to notice a growth.
Flowers need ventilation
Flowering succulents usually exude sweet aromas, so it is important to keep them in a well-ventilated place with recurring ventilation to avoid the appearance of garden diseases and pests. Their ideal maintenance is with fertilizer every 3 months, suspending the process during the winter.
Miniatures need extra attention
Miniature succulents are more difficult to care for, and need extra attention to the humidity inside the pots. It is important to water them as carefully as possible and at long intervals so that the roots remain firm and the leaves show.
To withstand winter
In winter, it is important to make sure that the soil is well drained, as this type of plant needs to be in dry soil throughout the winter months. To ensure that the roots do not rot, add sand to the substrate.
Grow in hanging pots
Some succulents such as the finger-of-moça are suitable for hanging vases so that their branches can grow freely. Their life cycle is perennial and they must be grown in full sun or half shade, always in drainable soil, because they multiply easily.
Intelligent pruning
For your hanging succulents to grow strong and long, it is necessary to prune them intelligently. Dried and yellowish leaves should be removed from the main root so that they do not disturb the growth of the others.
Watering the terrarium the right way
In order for your succulent terrarium to remain beautiful for longer, it is important to pay attention to watering and only add water when it is very dry. Control the dosage with a syringe or dropper so as not to soak the plants.
Use eggs as fertilizer
Plants in sun usually need more sources of calcium than those in shade. This element is easily found in eggshells. If your succulents appear to be starting to decay, shred the shells and dust the roots.
Colorful Succulents
Are you thinking of setting up a garden with colored succulents? The purple and orange families prefer outdoor environments with plenty of sunlight. For indoor environments, the green colored ones are ideal.
The weather interferes in watering time
When watering your succulents, pay attention to the drying period of the soil, observe the ambient conditions and incidence of sun rays on the plants, so that you can monitor the required frequency.
The right time to change pots
It is important to change the potting soil at least once a year. Also, change the plants to larger pots when necessary to keep up with their growth and allow the leaves to grow sturdily.
They love fall and spring
Finally, did you know that succulents grow strongest in the fall and spring? Yes, although they need more water in this period, this is when they develop the most. These seasons are also recommended for you to mix soil and nutrients to renew the roots of your specimens.
With these tips it is super-easy to take care of your succulents and keep your beautiful, healthy specimens in your home decor.
How to care for succulents in practice
Learning by doing is much easier, so check out videos with tips from those who take care of and love succulents:
Everyday succulent care tips
Marieli Mallmann brings smart tips to facilitate the day to day care of succulents.
See_also: How to clean a washing machine: step by step and 7 foolproof videosThe secret to having colorful succulents
Botanist Samuel Gonçalves explains how to recognize the different types and the best way to grow your colorful succulents, since they need specific care to present the desired pigmentation.
Terrarium DIY
Check out a simple and practical way to build your own succulent terrarium.
How to make succulent seedlings
Did you know that it is possible to make new succulent seedlings using only one leaf? This video provides information on how to reproduce succulents and shows you how easy it is to multiply your specimens.
How to water succulents and cacti
To never again have doubts about how to water your succulents, watch a very simple step by step, but full of tips, so you will be able to understand your plant's needs. Just watch the video and pay attention to the tips!
Easy-to-grow Succulents
Are you new to succulents? Check out some suggestions for species that are easier to start growing, as well as other tips that are sure to help you take good care of your succulents.
How to have vases full of succulents
To help you grow more than one succulent stem per pot, here are two must-have techniques for repotting sprouts, so you can fill your small succulent garden quickly and easily.
Your succulent has stretched? Learn why and what to do!
Learn about this phenomenon, see why it occurs, and understand the importance of the sun in the plant's healing process.
How to prepare substrate for cacti and succulents
The substrate is the foundation for planting succulents, so find out the best tips for the soil mix and the necessary additions for a perfect, nutrient-filled substrate.
How to care for succulents in winter
Despite its easy cultivation, there are always questions about its care during the winter, so see in the video tips to ensure that your succulent withstands the cold in good health. See also how to prepare to take care of your plants in the coldest season of the year.
With all this information you can now set aside a corner in your home to start growing succulents.
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- Crassula ovata: also known as jade plant, this species is very similar to a bonsai, both in its cultivation and in its shape. Its main characteristic is its trunk and thick leaves. When it matures, it beautifies itself with beautiful white and pink star-shaped flowers.
- Sedum morganianum: Known by the popular name of donkey's tail, it is one of the easiest to grow and the favorite to have indoors, but pay attention to the drainage of the pot, it hates very wet soil.
- Sedum spurium: is quite small in size, and thus one of the smallest succulents in the home, but despite its small stature, it offers beautiful flowers in summer. Place it in a window and watch the magic happen.
- Sempervivum tectorum: This plant is super easy to care for and perfect for those who want to start growing succulents. Besides a beautiful color variation, it is very resistant and can last up to three years if well cared for.
- Hylotelephium spectabile: To vary the colors of your decoration, bet on this plant that provides a change of colors, from bright green and pink, to silver and blue. It can be creeping or tall and can reach up to three meters in height. It is also known as stonecrop.
- Echeveria pulvinata: succulents of this species provide a different look to your garden, with a thin layer of white hairs. They prefer half-shaded environments and can be placed on the ground. They should be replanted during the warmer months.
- Cotyledon orbiculata: also popularly known as pig's ear, this plant has reddish edges and thick oval leaves. It blooms in late summer and early fall and can grow up to four meters, so plan well before adding it to your garden.
- Aeonium arboreum: It prefers the sun, so prefer to place it in a spot with plenty of light.
- Aeonium mascaense: This succulent is popularly known as the cat-flower, because of its circular leaves, which are part of the team of hybrid and tricolor succulents, and provides an extra touch to your decoration.
Succulents are easy and practical to care for, and look great in a variety of decor styles. Alone or forming a garden, with proper care, they promise to beautify any corner of the house! And for you who love contact with nature, see other suggestions for garden plants.
