Check Out Your Plants!
Congrats on your new arrangement, I bet you’re wondering, “now how do I take care of this?”
Houseplant care comes down to three main factors; soil, water, and light. Since well-draining soil is already taken care of, let’s start with light.
LIGHT
Succulents love bright light! Place your plants near a window to see the most growth. Your plants will let you know if they’re not getting enough light, the rosettes will gradually get taller because they’re reaching for more light. This phenomenon is called etiolation. Your goal is to keep them compact and strong!
WATER
When it comes to watering succulents, they need it a lot less often than your average houseplant. But, when watering be sure to do it deeply, until it runs out of the drainage hole. This will encourage the growth of a stronger root system.
Depending on how much light they get, your succulents may need water in the warmer months anywhere from once a week to once a month. When they’re thirsty, they’ll start to show you by beginning to shrivel or feel a little bit soft. Don’t worry, within a few days after watering you will see them re-inflate. As the days get shorter, your succulents will begin to go dormant, so no need to water in the Winter, just let them rest! As temperatures start warm-up, you can give them a good drink!
One final note on watering, be careful to avoid getting water in the rosettes of the succulents as best you can, standing water can lead to rot!
What Kinds of plants are these?
String of Bananas
Prickly Pear/Bunny Ear Cactus
Echeveria
Haworthia
fun facts about your plants
According to the ASPCA, all plants in this arrangement are cat-friendly, but it’s best to keep plants out of reach from your furry friends when possible!
Though it might not happen inside on a smaller plant, your bunny ear cactus can actually produce fruit! It grows like a pink ball on top of the pads and can be used in margaritas!
Your prickly pear cactus is also variegated, so don’t be alarmed if you start to see a pattern of light and dark colors come out as it gets more light.
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