Cacti/Succulents Care Guide

This plant family didn’t become trendy for no reason. They definitely add an edge to any space they’re in. As long as you can provide ideal light, and hold off on water, care on cacti and succulents is generally low. Keep in mind, this plant family does go through a dormancy once the growing season is over, and require much less care during the winter months. Some of your cacti/succulents might even drop growth or die back during dormancy. This is normal. Once April comes around they’ll spring right back after their first watering/feeding.

Where things can go wrong: People most often fail with their cacti/succulent when something goes awry with watering, light exposure, or temperature. Most often it’s a combination of the three. Not enough light, too much water, and consistently low temperatures.

Light:
Direct sun, don’t hold back! A minimum of 6-8 hours of light is recommended. If your cacti/succulent doesn’t have enough light it’s very likely that the main stem (or stalk) of your plant will start to stretch and will become thin and leggy. If you notice that either your cacti or succulent is starting to get a little stringy try putting it closer to the light source in the room.

Water: Dry. Dry. Dry. Water twice a month at most. During the winter months cacti and succulents require much less water... So don’t be afraid to let your plants go up to a month (maybe two) without water.

When does it eat? Only feed cacti and succulents once or twice a month during the growing season. Do not feed during the winter.

Do:
-Place in full sun, or as close to direct light as you can. -Let the soil dry out completely between waterings.

Don’t:
-Overwater, or leave it in standing water.
-Feed during the winter months.
-Expose to consistent cold drafts/temperatures.