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By Neha Yadav
Published Apr 19, 2023

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6 Useful Tips To Grow Succulents At Home

Succulents are plants that grow in arid environmental conditions and store water and food in their leaves, stems, and roots

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Here's how you can grow succulents and take care of them at home

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Pick the right plant

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Identify and pick the right succulent plant to grow by touching its leaves. Leaves of a healthy succulent should be firm and intact

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Well-draining container

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Make sure to plant the succulent in a well-draining pot that has drainage holes and porous soil as non-draining pots may lead to the rotting of the roots

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Use the right soil

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Plant them in fertile soil mixed with sand, pumice, or perlite as the roots of succulents can easily absorb water from them

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Provide enough sunlight

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Succulents require sunlight to grow. Make sure that your plants are kept in a place with enough exposure to sunlight

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Water them appropriately

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These plants can survive with very less water. Make sure to supply them with little water every day for their healthy growth and avoid overwatering them

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Prevent fungal attack

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Water collected in the soil can lead to a fungal attack on succulents. Make sure to change the soil once in a while and water them directly into the soil to avoid fungal attack

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