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- Q.Do Ants Affect The Roots Of My Plants? - I grow succulents for my business and of all the answers about how to get rid of ants don't make ...
- Q.Should I Bring My Succulents In For The Winter - I have planted succulents in a part of my garden that is basically sand and very dry. They have ...
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Anonymous on
October 30, 2013Q.Watering Potted Succulents
I have a beautiful, fairly large pot of a variety of succulents. Last year I brought them in and watered them infrequently. They really did not do that well and I had to discard some and use clippings of some to fill in.
This year I will be gone for six months and we thought we would try to leave them in our walk-out basement that gets plenty of light.
Without watering, will they live? I could have a neighbor water but it was confusing for me last year to really know when to water them.
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AnnsGreeneHaus on
October 31, 2013A.Honestly, most succulents can withstand extensive periods of drought. If your neighbor could water once a month or every 6 weeks, they should be fine. Just make sure they are well watered. I always tell folks to water till the plant 'pees'. It's worked for me for 40 years.
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Donna Gold on
January 28, 2014Q.What kind of soil do I need for planting new succulents in the ground?
What kind of soil do I need for planting new succulents in the ground? Our natural soil is rather clayey, rocky.
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Heather on
February 1, 2014
Certified ExpertA.It does depend on the kind of succulents you want to grow, but in general, they do not like clay soil as much. I would recommend that you try to amend your soil to at least loamy. This artisle will help with that:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htmIf you have plants that prefer sandy soil, you may want to consider using containers buried in the ground. Sand and clay do not mix well (they combine to make concrete - eek!) and it is very difficult to amend clay soil to a sandy mix. Containers in the ground would allow you to have sandy soil for the succulents that need it and still keep the rest of your soil healthy for your other plants.
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hollihawk on
February 6, 2014Q.is wicking a proper way to water succulent plants
Wicking is when you put water into a container and use a "wick" in water and other end into the soil. I use this with my African Violet. It is over 7 yrs old and blooms several times a year. Is wicking suitable for succulents plants too?
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Heather on
February 8, 2014
Certified ExpertA.Depends on the kind of soil you are using. Many succulents will be potted in a sandy soil, to ensure a good drainage. This kind of soil is not very compatible with wicking.
But, if the succulent is potted in normal potting soil, wicking would be a good way to keep the soil moist, but not too much so for what a succulent needs.
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Raylyns#1 on
April 9, 2014Q.Preparation of planting medium for succulents?
I am looking to prepare an area of our yard to plant succulents. I am researching for the best preparation of the area for our succulents. Do you have any suggestions? I would invest on the correct preparation suggestions from your experts.
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theficuswrangler on
April 9, 2014A.This article has a lot of information about planting succulents outdoors: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/outdoor-succulent-garden.htm
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August 14, 2014Q.Do ants affect the roots of my plants?
I grow succulents for my business and of all the answers about how to get rid of ants don't make sense. Some people swear about boric acid, others about baking soda (or powder), rice, anything that can swell in their bodies after they eat them. But when you water your garden, all of those remedies don't work because they only work when they're dry. I'm finding ants on one type of succulent but not others. They colonize around the roots. I don't want to use poison because it'll hurt my worms. What can I do?
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theficuswrangler on
August 14, 2014A.This article has a different approach that might be useful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/ants-in-flower-pots.htm
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September 23, 2014Q.Should I bring my succulents in for the winter
I have planted succulents in a part of my garden that is basically sand and very dry. They have done very well, but now I think I should bring them inside for the winter. How should I do this and where should I put them in my house?
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theficuswrangler on
September 24, 2014A.Yes, you will have to bring them indoors. They can't take temps lower than 32F; many can't go below 50F. You can try digging them and transplanting to pots, or taking cuttings and starting all the plants again from them. Here are some articles you might find useful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/outdoor-succulent-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/propagating-cacti-and-succulents.htm
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Anonymous on
December 21, 2014Q.propagating plant cuttings
I've got a few succulents that I like and would like to propagate. New cuttings seem sensitive to moisture, they either dry out or rot in the soil. What is the best way to start a new cutting? I've heard that some people use jars with water. That's kind of ugly; is there a better way?
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Nikki on
December 22, 2014
Certified ExpertA.This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/propagating-cacti-and-succulents.htm
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