A new year arrives and with this one it is already taken for granted that fashion and the love for succulents it will stand tall, as described by influencers, gardeners and interior decorators.
Beyond that the succulents They are reputed to be one of the easiest plants to care for, not everything is like that. It is true that they can survive the most elementary care, but both their leaves and their stems will show signs when they need a little more attention.
A detail that should be taken into account when wearing succulents in our home it is the substrate and the pot. It is essential that they have enough space for the roots to grow and absorb nutrients.
The first sign that must be considered to detect that our crass are not at their best is the color of the leaves. If you see that they lose their shine and spectacularity in their leaves, it may happen that they need a new container.
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A trick to know if it is necessary to give it a bigger pot is to look at its base, right at the drain hole. If the roots stick out, it means you need a bigger container.
It will be essential that, if we make the change of the pot, we also provide a substrate more in line with your needs. These plants require soil mixed with sand and stones to allow good drainage.
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It should also be noted that not all succulents they are the same and, therefore, it will be essential to know what species they belong to and how much they need sunlight and how much weekly watering.
In this case, it will be necessary to observe if the color turns yellow to verify that they have many hours of light. So, it should be placed somewhere where it receives natural light, but not direct sun because it can burn them.