Summer Succulents light up gardens and rooms with their vibrant colors and showy blooms. Succulents are particularly suited to tolerate summer droughts, full sun, and high temperatures, which can be too intense for most plants. With gradual acclimation, succulents can thrive in arid conditions and even show their best colors. Read on for helpful succulent care tips.
Different types of succulents can have particular needs, so be sure to consult the care info on each variety's page. In general, succulents need plenty of sunlight, rapid drainage, and deep but infrequent water.
LIGHT
Gradually acclimate your succulent to brighter sun over the course of one to two weeks after delivery. Sunny window sills, grow lights, and partial outdoor sun can help a succulent show its most vibrant pigments and maintain a healthy, compact form.
DRAINAGE
Re-pot your succulent into a container with a drainage hole. Use a gritty, well-draining soil to prevent rot. Many thick-leaved succulents grow well in rocky soils like Bonsai Jack Gritty Mix.
WATER
All succulents are adapted to drought and are prone to rot if watered frequently or left in damps soil. Only water when the soil is completely dry and the leaves are starting to feel more flexible. When you do water, most succulents want a deep drenching (enough that water runs out the pot's drainage hole). Pay close attention to any seasonal dormancy listed in a given variety's description. Succulents should be left dry during their dormancy period.
