Succulent Gardens

Care of your succulent garden

Your new succulent garden is a living thing. It differs from a flower arrangement in that it will continue to grow over time, providing long lasting enjoyment.

Watering

The fastest way to kill your succulent garden is with over-watering. Check the soil weekly by gently pushing aside the leaves until you have access to a small patch of soil. Gently stick your finger into the soil. If the soil is dry 3/4 of the way down your container, it is time to water. If you are unsure if you should water or not, skip watering. Succulents do not like to be too wet.

The size of your succulent garden will dictate how much water to use. For each size of arrangement, the application remains the same. Gently push the leaves apart until you have access to a small patch of soil and pour the water directly into the soil. 

Small - 3-4 inch square or round

1 tablespoon per watering

Medium - 4-8inch rectangular or round

2 tablespoons per watering at 2 different locations in the container

Large 8-20 inch rectangular

4 tablespoons per watering at minimum 3 different locations in the container

Pruning

Your succulent garden will continue to grow. Don’t be afraid to prune off any parts that get unruly. Using sharp scissors, gently snip off the overgrowth, the remaining plant will regrow from this spot. The piece you remove can be replanted in another container or into the garden and will continue to grow again.

Light

Your succulent garden will be happiest in 4-6 hours of bright, indirect light per day. Alternately, 4 hours of direct morning sun will also be sufficient. Avoid afternoon sunlight as this will burn the tender leaves.

Additional things to remember.

Your succulent garden may be equipped with a plastic liner to prevent water from damaging surfaces. This is not a guarantee that your succulent garden will be moisture free. It is always recommended to place your garden on a saucer, plate, or other waterproof surface before placing it on surfaces that could be damaged by moisture such as wood tables or granite countertops.