Outdoor Succulents

July 25, 2024 Post a Comment

Outdoor succulents

Some of the best succulents for a garden planted outdoors are hens and chicks (Sempervivum tectorum), stonecrop (Sedum spp.), whale's tongue agave (Agave ovatifolia), ball cactus (Parodia magnifica) and dudleya (Echeveria spp.)

Can succulents live outdoors year-round?

Hardy succulents tolerate frost and can stay outdoors through below-freezing temperatures, making them ideal for year-round outdoor growing. In fact, hardy succulents grow better outside than they do indoors.

Do succulents grow well outdoors?

The short answer is yes! They thrive in sunny locations with warm, dry climates and can tolerate some neglect, so growing succulents outdoors is a great option. Grow succulents in-ground, in pots, or tuck them away in unexpected planting spots.

Can succulents take full sun outdoors?

Succulents love light and need about six hours of sun per day, depending on the type of succulent. Newly planted succulents can scorch in direct sunlight, so you may need to gradually introduce them to full sun exposure or provide shade with a sheer curtain.

Do succulents like full sun or shade?

Succulents love sun exposure, and most varieties need at least 4-6 hours of daily indirect sunlight to thrive.

Do succulents like full hot sun?

However, heat plus sun can be deadly to succulents. Unless they're desert cacti or agaves, most smooth-leaved succulents need sun protection in summer, especially above 80 degrees.

How cold is too cold for succulents outside?

Be aware that temperatures either too low or too high can do harm to your succulents. Temperatures lower than 40°F or higher than 90°F are never recommended. In summer, the combination of high temperatures and full sun exposure can cause sunburn for your succulents, damaging both the leaves and the root systems.

How do you keep outdoor succulents alive in the winter?

Succulents go dormant during the winter months so they require even less watering during this time. Therefore stop watering them once the temperature drops and the days become shorter. Reduce it down to once a month but it's also a good idea to check the moisture level of the soil before watering.

How do I protect my outdoor succulents in the winter?

Cover Your Succulents If your area experiences occasional frost, cover your outdoor succulents with bed sheets. You can also use row cover or nonwoven fabric, which arex usually made of spun nylon. Covering your plants with such sheets will protect them during 2-4 degrees below freezing.

How do you keep succulents alive outside?

Succulents should be potted in a lightweight succulent soil mix that allows for ideal drainage. As with succulents planted in the ground, potted succulents living outdoors will rarely need watering. However, if it's unusually hot or dry, check in with your plants.

Do succulents grow better in soil or rocks?

Succulents need good draining soil. When planting in the garden, make sure the area drains well and is not in a low spot that would stay wet. For container planting, you can purchase cactus soil or incorporate sand, gravel or volcanic rock into your potting soil for better drainage.

How long do outdoor succulents live?

Jade Plant	70-100 years
Christmas Cactus	30+ years

Where should I put succulents outside?

Succulents grow well when you remember to:

Provide sandy, well-draining soil.
Choose a location with full sun to part shade.
Leave room for spreading.
Choose companions with similar cultural requirements.
Mound the soil to avoid rotting.
Water infrequently and deeply.

Do outdoor succulents need special soil?

When planting outdoors in the ground, aim for a sandy loam that is 50% to 80% coarse sand or fine gravel. For potted plants, select coarse grit minerals about 1/ 8" to 1/ 4" in diameter. This will ensure rapid drainage and keep your succulents from rotting in soggy soil.

Do succulents like to live outside?

They're ideal for year-round, outdoor growing. In fact, hardy succulents grow better outdoors than in! Soft varieties: Not frost-tolerant.

Do succulents like shallow or deep pots?

The ideal pot size for succulents should be about 10% wider than the plant itself. If you are looking at shallow or deep pots, always choose the shallow pot. The depth of the pot should be 10% bigger than the plant.

Do succulents prefer shallow or deep pots?

The best type of pot for succulents with hair roots is a shallow pot. Taproots: typically, these grow deeper in the soil in search of water. If your plant has taproots, then you must provide it with a deeper pot, which should be filled with wholesome and nourishing soil.

How often do you water outdoor succulents?

Frequency. If your succulents are outside or in a greenhouse during the summer, you will want to water them about once a week. The soil should approach dryness, but not stay dry for long periods of time.

Do succulents need a lot of water?

Succulents should be watered only when the soil has dried out completely. There is no universal watering schedule that works for every succulent in every climate. Many indoor succulent growers find that watering 14-21 days is a good frequency to keep their succulents alive.

Do succulents like morning or afternoon sun?

Low light succulents are happy with indirect morning sun to afternoon sun. This means that if you don't have a super sunny South facing window, a lower light succulent can still be happy in your home.