13 Problems You May Have Growing Succulent Houseplants

13 Problems You May Have Growing Succulent Houseplants

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1) The light level is too low Succulents grow best indoors in bright natural light. A moderate to high light exposure is best.

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2) They’re in too much hot sun Full sun exposure is fine, just not in direct sun or against the hot glass of a window.

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3) Your succulents are being watered too often Their thick stems, fleshy leaves, and roots are full of water. Watering too frequently will cause your succulents to “mush out”.

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4) Letting your succulents sit in saucers full of water It’s best to have little if any, water building up. If this occurs on a regular basis, the soil will stay consistently moist and this can lead to root rot.

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5) Not adjusting the care for the winter months The lower the light your succulents are growing in, the less frequently you’ll need to water. And, your succulents may not be getting the light they need.

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6) The pots your succulent houseplants are growing in have no drainage holes This may be an issue because the water could collect in the bottom of the pots causing root rot.

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7) Your succulents have sunken. When the tops of root balls of your succulents have sunken more than 1? below the top of the pot they’re growing in, this can lead to water collecting around the center of the plants.

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8) You mist your succulents on a regular basis Although every once in a while is fine, succulents don’t need it. You don’t want the leaves to stay constantly moist.

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9) The succulents were very wet when you bought them This could cause the soil to take longer to dry out, especially if they’re growing in potting soil.

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10) The soil your succulents are growing in is too heavy Succulents like chunky soil that is well-drained and well aerated. It needs to be loose so the water can run through and air can get to the roots.

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11) The pots are too big Succulents in general have a small root system. Excess soil mass means a greater chance of the mix staying too wet.

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12) Your succulents might get mealybugs or aphids These are 2 pests that my succulent houseplants have gotten in spring. Keep your eye out for spider mites and scale as succulents are susceptible to them also.

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13) Succulent choice matters This is not really a problem at first, but it can become one over time. But there are succulents that do better indoors.

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