Succulents and cacti are low maintenance plants that require less frequent waterings.
However, “less frequent” does not mean to give your plant very little water. Saturate your plant and soil when it’s time to water.
Succulent and cactus plants naturally store water within the body, leaves, and stems. Because these plants originate from dry climates, they use its stored water for nutrients, making them drought tolerant.
Don’t water your succulent and cactus too frequently. It is important that you let the soil become bone dry before you water your plant again. Overwatering and prolonged wet soil will cause your plant to rot and die.
For succulent plant varieties (echeveria, sedum, crassula, and haworthia, aloe vera, to name a few), space out waterings once every 2 weeks. Give your plant a good amount of water…soil should be fully drenched.
For cactus plants, water at least once every month (3 to 4 weeks) between waterings.
Depending on growing season along with sun exposure and air temperature, you may need to adjust your watering cycle.
Print basic care instructions for succulents and cactus.
