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Make Sure Your Succulents Are Healthy Obtain Enough Lighting: Succulents require approximately six hours of direct sunlight per day, depending on the species of succulent. Because newly planted succulents can scorch in direct sunlight, you may need to gradually expose them to full sun or shade them with a transparent curtain.
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Succulents should be rotated frequently: Succulents prefer direct sunlight, but if yours is resting in the same position day after day, only one side is likely getting enough. The plant should be rotated frequently, according to Langton and Ray. Because succulents slant toward the sun, turning them will help plants stand erect. (Leaning may also indicate that they need to be in a more sunny location.),
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Succulents, like humans, require more energy when they are growing. The plants are much more active and drink a lot more water in the spring and summer than they are in the fall and winter when they are dormant. Overwatering your succulent can lead to death, so make sure the soil is completely dry between waterings.
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Water the soil directly: Soak the soil in water until the drainage holes are dry before watering your succulents. (Use less water if your container doesn't have drainage holes.) Watering your succulents with a spray bottle can result in brittle roots and rotting leaves. Pots can also be submerged in a pan of water and let to absorb the water through the drainage hole. Remove the soil from the pan once the top layer is damp.
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Succulents Should Be Kept Clean Your indoor plants will inevitably accumulate dust on their surfaces, which might stifle their growth. Using a moist towel, gently wipe the leaves and spines clean (use a soft paintbrush to get at hard-to-reach spots).
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Select a Drainable Container Succulents dislike sitting in wet soil, therefore drainage is essential to avoid rot. A drainage hole should be present in your container to allow excess water to drain. Beginners should use terra-cotta pots.
