How to grow succulents in red pottery pots

Key Points

If we want to grow succulents in terracotta pots, we must first understand the characteristics of terracotta pots, which places are suitable for the growth of succulents and which places are not suitable for the growth of succulents. In addition, we must also understand how to water and fertilize when growing succulents in terracotta pots, how to loosen the soil, etc. Only by fully understanding the characteristics of these terracotta pots can we grow succulents.

How to water

The permeability of terracotta pots is super good. The water used once can easily seep out. However, succulents need water very much, so some flower lovers will not be able to grasp it well when growing them. Flower lovers who don’t know the good permeability of terracotta pots may cause the succulents to become shriveled due to insufficient watering. Friends who know this performance of terracotta pots may cause the succulents to become wilted due to too much watering. Therefore, when growing succulents in terracotta pots, the best state is to water them once every three days. The amount of watering depends on the size of the terracotta pots. Large pots should be watered more, and small pots should naturally be watered less. In addition, avoid watering succulents at noon. This is not only true for succulents grown in terracotta pots, but also for succulents grown in other places.

Soil requirements

Succulent plants always prefer fertile soil for growth, so when planting succulents in terracotta pots, the soil should be made a little fertile. Another point is that it is best to keep the soil loose and breathable at all times. Only in this way can the roots of succulents grow well and eventually grow a very fat succulent. How to grow it? Think about it, don’t you feel happy? Then let’s try it together.