Hello. I have a few tiny cacti plants in pots at home. They are separated. I keep them inside (I live in an apartment) in a room where there's sunlight in the morning but it gets quite dark after lunch. I water them once in a week, I feel like. However, some of them die off for no apparent reason... They are all different types of cacti but I see no pattern so far and can't figure out why some of them die. I moved one of the more sad looking ones to the terrace where it can get direct sunlight for a couple of hours a day to see if it'll get better.. Do you have any idea as to why this is happening? Thank you very much :) Olly
I would avoid watering on a schedule, water only when they need it.
These articles will refresh you on the care.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/care-for-potted-succulent-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/cacti-succulents-inside-your-home.htm
What succulents grow in zone 8a and what other plants are good non- allergenic and non-leafing plants for around a pool?"
You have several options! This article will help you to choose succulents for your area: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-8/zone-8-succulents.htm
This article will help you to create an allergen free garden: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/accessible/allergy-friendly-gardens.htm
Will it get sunburn if I put I directly in the sun? I know it will not survive our winters, so I plan to leave it in the pot.
These leaves are a bit fragile and can easily fall off. You will often find one or two leaves on the ground where the mother plant is planted, and that is normal.
If you are losing lots of leaves; the most common reason for falling leaves off your Jelly Bean plant is watering issues. Jelly Bean plants will drop their leaves if under watered OR over watered.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/sedum/caring-jelly-bean-plants.htm
I would try morning sunlight, not hot direct afternoon sun.
Moving, and would like to take some of my very different succulents along for the ride there. But will they survive the trip, will they survive the change in weather? How can I bring little cuttings with me of the succulents? What do you suggest? Thanks
Here is info on fruits from University of Minnesota extension:
https://extension.umn.edu/find-plants/fruit
Succulents are tough and should survive the trip with no problem. If you take cuttings, don't cut them till the day before you leave. After cutting, let them air dry for three or four days so the cut edge can dry. This will make them easier to transport. Just pack them loosely such as in a small open box so they can get air.
Your plants should survive the temperature change but you will need to bring them inside when the outside temperatures reach about 50 degrees F. (10 C.) Or just keep them inside with the appropriate light and watering needs for those plants.
I would love to grow a rockery garden and don't know what type of succulents will survive in my area year round. Can you help me please?
There are many choices for you. These are some of the most hardy surviving down to zone 4: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-4/zone-4-cactus-plants.htm
Hi! I've recently gotten 2 succulents, and I was wondering how to fertilize them. I'm new to the succulent world so I don't know a lot at all about it. Can I use things like banana peals and coffee grounds like I would for my other plants?
No, using those ingredients uncomposted is not recommended for beginners, as it invites infections without the proper soil microbes to break them down. This is especially true in container plants. These infections will present themselves as brown spotting, black lesions, leaf drop, and curling, mostly.
Fertilizing succulents is hardly necessary, but if you would like to use coffee, I would brew it first, then dilute it out to 1/4 strength.
This article will help you to know how to feed succulents: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/fertilizing-cacti-and-succulents.htm
I try to keep my water pH below 6.0
That would be considered decently acidic water. I'm afraid that may not be a very good source of water for most succulents. They will prefer a soil pH of 6.5 to 7.5, with around 6.8-7.0 being best.
You may think about bringing the pH of your water up a bit, or since you keep the water acidic, you may have to stop adding what you are adding to do so.
This article will help you with general succulent care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/care-for-potted-succulent-plants.htm