Care – Pots Theory

🌱 Succulent Care: Step-by-Step

Choose a Pot
- Use a pot with drainage holes. Terracotta or clay pots are best.
Prepare Soil
- Use succulent/cactus mix or make your own with potting soil, sand, and perlite.
Find the Right Spot
- Place near a bright window (south/east-facing). Needs 6+ hours of indirect or filtered sunlight.
Water Correctly
- Water deeply until water drains out.
- Let soil dry completely before watering again.
- In summer: once every 1–2 weeks.
- In winter: once every 3–4 weeks.
Check Temperature
- Ideal: 60–80°F (16–27°C).
- Avoid freezing temperatures.
Fertilize in Growing Season
- Use diluted houseplant or succulent fertilizer once a month in spring and summer.
Repot When Necessary
- Repot every 2 years or when roots outgrow the pot.
Watch for Signs
- Wrinkled leaves → thirsty.
- Mushy leaves → overwatered.
- Stretched/tall growth → not enough sunlight.

Select the Right Pot
- Must have drainage holes. Clay pots help prevent soggy roots.
Use Proper Soil
- Cactus mix or a sandy, gritty soil blend for fast drainage.
Provide Strong Light
- Needs 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Best on a bright windowsill or outdoors (gradually acclimate to full sun).
Water Sparingly
- Water thoroughly, then allow soil to dry completely.
- In summer: every 2–3 weeks.
- In winter (dormant season): once a month or less.
Maintain Temperature
- Ideal: 65–90°F (18–32°C).
- Keep above 50°F (10°C) in winter.
Fertilize Occasionally
- Use cactus fertilizer (low in nitrogen) once a month in spring/summer.
- Skip in fall and winter.
Repot Carefully
- Repot every 3–4 years or when roots push out of the pot.
- Use gloves or tongs to avoid injury.
Check for Health Issues
- Yellowing = too much water.
- Shriveling = needs water.
- Brown spots = sunburn.

✨ Key difference:

Succulents like bright but gentler light and need water a bit more often.
Cacti prefer intense direct sunlight and can go much longer without water.