Care tips – Succulents
You may place this terrarium under
2) Bright indirect light (i.e. within 1 metre away from window)
Water 10ml every 2-3 weeks (per succulent)
Notes:
– Under-watering is safer than over-watering
– Water only when soil is completely dry
– The less green a succulent is e.g. pale green, purple, pink colours, the more indirect sun they will require.
– If plant appears wrinkled, increase watering frequency or volume
– Adjust according to weather conditions and temperature of location
e.g. during rainy periods, rate of evaporation is lower so decrease watering volume/frequency slightly
e.g. if your window area is warm, rate of evaporation is higher so increase watering volume/frequency slightly
Slow release fertiliser (osmocote)
1/2 teaspoon per succulent
Note:
Do not exceed as it will cause fertiliser burn
1/5
Succulents love dry environments. Do not mist.
Not toxic, unless consumed in large amounts. But seldom will pets enjoy the taste of succulents.
60% cacti soil, 20% perlite, 20% white crystals
Succulents store water in their leaves, which explain the thick fleshy leaves. They are highly drought tolerant which makes them popular as house plants as they only require watering once every 2-3 weeks.
Succulents propagate from healthy leaves and stems. If a healthy leaf falls, wait for the part which was connected to the mother plant to callous, then place it on a bed of soil. Water sparingly and expose to bright indirect sun. It will grow roots and bud after a few weeks.
Problem: Mushy and yellow leaves due to over watering.
Solution: Cut or pluck the rotten parts away. Leave next to window for moisture to evaporate with the warm air. Do not place under direct sun. If the entire succulent is black or rotten, you will need to replace with a new plant.
Problem: Shrivelled leaves due to lack of water
Solution: Water until the soil is lightly moist, but do not make the soil soggy or flooded.
Dried leaves at the bottom of the stalk is normal as those are old leaves which wither and die