If you weren’t born with a green thumb but still want to
grow plants, try growing succulents. They are great in Florida because they
love the heat and require very little water. By following these basic tips
anyone can grow these petite plants!
Make sure the soil you are using is well draining.
Succulents need very little water (a good soaking once a week) so it is
important that the soil can dry out between watering. I recommend using
vermiculite and coconut coir as a mix. A local garden center or hardware store
will have this or you can use cactus soil.
Succulent plants look best when there are many different
varieties in one pot. Plant them far enough apart so that they have space to
grow and blossom. If the leaves on
your plant are separated and the plant is growing tall, that means the plant
needs more sun light. Put the plants in a place where they will receive direct
sunlight most of the day.
It is important to experiment and see what types of
succulents grow best for you. These petite plants are fairly simple to care
for, and with little effort you can have a beautiful garden in no time! If any
of you decide to plant these, send me your photos… I’d love to see them!
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