Succulents Care Guide
Echeveria / Sedum / Haworthia
Also known as: Echeveria, Sedum, Haworthia, Crassula
Watering
Summer
Every 21 days
Winter
Every 28 days
Let the top 2-3cm of soil dry out before watering. Stick your finger in - if it feels dry, water.
Light
Direct sunlight
South-facing window, full sun for 4+ hours
Humidity
20-30%
Thrives in dry air. No misting needed.
Pet & Child Safety
Safe for pets and children
Pot & Soil
Must have excellent drainage - terracotta is best. Cactus mix with extra perlite or pumice. Never let them sit in water.
Pot-size watering
The 21-28 day range is a starting point. A 5cm pot dries quickly, but the soil should still reach its proper dry-down before watering. A 22cm pot can hold moisture deep inside even when the top looks dry.
Balanced root room
This plant does best with a pot just larger than the root ball. Too much spare wet soil can make watering harder to judge.
Soil refresh
Refresh gritty mix when drainage slows, salts crust on the surface, or the potting mix collapses - usually every 18-24 months for stable plants.
Good to Know
Need very well-draining soil. Most common killer: overwatering.
Frequently asked
How often should I water Succulents?▾
Every 21 days in summer and every 28 days in winter is the reference range. The 21-28 day range is a starting point. A 5cm pot dries quickly, but the soil should still reach its proper dry-down before watering. A 22cm pot can hold moisture deep inside even when the top looks dry. Let the top 2-3cm of soil dry out before watering. Stick your finger in - if it feels dry, water.
What light does Succulents need?▾
Direct sunlight. South-facing window, full sun for 4+ hours.
Is Succulents safe for pets and children?▾
Yes - Succulents is safe for pets and children.
What humidity does Succulents prefer?▾
20-30%. Thrives in dry air - no misting needed.
What soil and pot does Succulents need?▾
Must have excellent drainage - terracotta is best. Cactus mix with extra perlite or pumice. Never let them sit in water. This plant does best with a pot just larger than the root ball. Too much spare wet soil can make watering harder to judge. Refresh gritty mix when drainage slows, salts crust on the surface, or the potting mix collapses - usually every 18-24 months for stable plants.
Is Succulents beginner-friendly?▾
Yes - Succulents is a succulent well-suited to beginners.
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