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How to Grow Succulents

If growing your own succulents is what you're after, you've come to the right place. The succulent page at Hometalk is a great place to gather ideas and tips to set up your own DIY succulent garden. Check out our top, best, and new projects, as well as our video tutorials and discussion boards. Happy succulent planting!

The Complete Guide to Growing Succulent Plants

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The Complete Guide to Growing Succulent Plants

5 Tips for Growing Succulents

Never overwater succulents

In nature, succulents are desert dwellers. They enjoy long periods of drought followed by intense rain. Water them well, once monthly.

Succulents love sunlight

Succulents need a generous amount of sunlight daily - at least six hours. Your plants stretching out is a sign they need more sunlight.

Succulents require fertilizer

In their natural environment, succulents enjoy many minerals from the soil. In your home, they rely on you to provide them with plant food.

Give succulents fresh air

Succulents prefer fresh air, but beware of draughts; these very particular plants need just the right balance.

The perfect soil for succulents

Succulents require very well-drained soil. They do not tolerate wet roots. Add some river sand in their potting soil.

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Top Projects for Growing Succulents

Top succulent growing projects will inspire you to start your own succulent garden.

Succulents and Air Plant Propagation.

Succulents and Air Plant Propagation.

I have been a greenhouse grower and a perennials grower for a good chunk of my life. and every year...

TeresaTeresa
Vertical Succulent Wall Garden

Vertical Succulent Wall Garden

A vertical wall garden makes an interesting approach to a new view of gardening. The project is...

Townsend WaltonTownsend Walton
Basin Full of Succulents

Basin Full of Succulents

I picked up a pitcher & chipped basin at a garage sale and have been waiting for inspiration to...

Michelle KirsteinMichelle Kirstein
Simple Succulent Planter

Simple Succulent Planter

I made these simple yet nice looking 4 piece set succulent planter for outdoors.You will need a...

Andrea ArzensekAndrea Arzensek
Eggshell Mini Succulent Garden

Eggshell Mini Succulent Garden

I simply adore succulents and after I did my project "Succulent Wine Cork Magnets" I decided to do...

InaablueInaablue
DIY Succulent Vases

DIY Succulent Vases

After taking all of the Christmas stuff and packing it away, it was time to add some green to my...

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How to Recycle a Rusty Pan to a Succulent Pot in a Pot InstaChallenge

How to Recycle a Rusty Pan to a Succulent Pot in a Pot InstaChallenge

One of my favorite tags to follow on Instagram is the hashtag succiepotinapot. The people in this...

Stacy DavisStacy Davis
How to Plant Succulents in a Bowl

How to Plant Succulents in a Bowl

I love succulents, but I don't love trying to find pretty containers for them. I either can't find...

Home for the Harvest | Mary Jane DufordHome for the Harvest | Mary Jane Duford
Swap Meet Find Becomes Unique Vintage Succulent Planter

Swap Meet Find Becomes Unique Vintage Succulent Planter

I needed a housewarming gift for a friend and new I wanted to give her a succulent planter, so off...

ChrisChris
Have You Tried Using an Old Bath to Make Into a Container Garden?

Have You Tried Using an Old Bath to Make Into a Container Garden?

Have you tried using an old bath to make into a container garden?I purchased an old bath some time...

Denise HardyDenise Hardy

Popular Slideshows for Growing Succulents

Check out our slideshows on growing succulents and get to growing.

Succulent Garden Inspiration: Transform Your Decor With Succulents

Succulent Garden Inspiration: Transform Your Decor With Succulents

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The 15 Tiniest Succulent Ideas We've Ever Seen

The 15 Tiniest Succulent Ideas We've Ever Seen

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17 Insanely Fun Ways to Display Your Favorite Succulents

17 Insanely Fun Ways to Display Your Favorite Succulents

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Succulent Growing Videos

Has growing succulents got you stumped? Check out DIY video tutorials for guidance.

Repurpose an Old Toolbox Into a Planter for Succulents

Repurpose an Old Toolbox Into a Planter for Succulents

During a recent trip to Goodwill, I bought an old scratched up toolbox for $1.99 and repurposed it...

LisaLisa
How to Recycle a Rusty Pan to a Succulent Pot in a Pot InstaChallenge

How to Recycle a Rusty Pan to a Succulent Pot in a Pot InstaChallenge

One of my favorite tags to follow on Instagram is the hashtag succiepotinapot. The people in this...

Stacy DavisStacy Davis
Mini Succulent Planter

Mini Succulent Planter

I love coming up with waste material craft ideas. Recycling materials and trash to treasure projects...

Craft InvadersCraft Invaders
Eggshell Mini Succulent Garden

Eggshell Mini Succulent Garden

I simply adore succulents and after I did my project "Succulent Wine Cork Magnets" I decided to do...

InaablueInaablue

Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Succulent Growing Projects

Looking for the best succulent garden DIY projects on Hometalk? Enjoy.

Ceramic Insulator Succulent Planters

Ceramic Insulator Succulent Planters

A friend of mine gave me a box of old ceramic electrical insulators it took a while but I finally...

Diana WearingDiana Wearing
How I Make DIY Succulent Soil... and You Can, Too!

How I Make DIY Succulent Soil... and You Can, Too!

Succulents are a guilty pleasure of mine. Once I start buying them, I can’t seem to stop myself. I...

Stacy DavisStacy Davis
Turn a 70s Desk Organizer Into a Stunning Planter

Turn a 70s Desk Organizer Into a Stunning Planter

I wanted something to spruce up my desk at work, so when my husband's grandmother handed me this...

Sarit N.Sarit N.
Mini Succulent Garden in a Repurposed Gutter!

Mini Succulent Garden in a Repurposed Gutter!

An old gutter, succulents and a fence is all you need to create this mini garden. You don't even...

Lori Beth MerrillLori Beth Merrill
How to Make a Potted Succulent Garden

How to Make a Potted Succulent Garden

A short tutorial on how to make a potted succulent garden, great for small spaces and balconies.

BakesandBarksBakesandBarks
THE LEOPARD TIRE PLANTER

THE LEOPARD TIRE PLANTER

STEP I. Find yourself an old tire - preferrably w/o the rim!!

Susan SSusan S

Popular Succulent Growing Discussions

Looking for discussions about growing succulents? Look no further.

How often should you water succulents and how much water?

Karen TealKaren Teal

I don't have very good luck with succulents, I don't know why they are...

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Hen & Chicks

Helene SalowitzHelene Salowitz

I purchased hen and chicks in this pot. My question is that one of the...

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Hen & Chicks
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How to grow succulents from seed?

Reiner MacPhailReiner MacPhail

I have a variety of succulent seed, that I want to plant. What do I...

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How to grow succulents from seed?
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Winter and my succulents

SymeaSymea

I have a succulent container garden, a large variety, 15 pots, all...

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Winter and my succulents
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Got a Growing Question?

Want to ask a question about how to grow succulents? You've come to the right place.

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New Succulent Growing Projects

Need some new succulent growing and gardening ideas? You're in the right place.

Succulent Lantern

Succulent Lantern

I love working with succulents and putting them in unusual containers. I purchased the lantern last...

Patty http://funfamliving.comPatty http://funfamliving.com
Small Space Garden

Small Space Garden

Don't have a lot of space but want to try out your green thumb? Here's an idea that makes use of an...

Michelle KirsteinMichelle Kirstein
DIY Wooden Letter Rack for Succulents

DIY Wooden Letter Rack for Succulents

After seeing so many people using unconventional containers for their succulents, I thought I better...

Heather McKinneyHeather McKinney
Rustic Succulent Centerpiece

Rustic Succulent Centerpiece

Create this simple, rustic centerpiece out of just a few common materials. Perfect for indoors or...

Little House LivingLittle House Living
Beautiful Yard Even in Harsh Dry Deserts!

Beautiful Yard Even in Harsh Dry Deserts!

If you live in a semi-arrid or desert region perhaps you have dreamed of a sharp looking yard with...

DesertRoseDesertRose
Boring Flower Pot to Beautiful Bunny Garden!

Boring Flower Pot to Beautiful Bunny Garden!

I love miniatures ... from doll houses to fairy gardens. I can get lost looking into those little...

Scarlett ButlerScarlett Butler

Browse Succulent Growing Projects

Making a Succulent Centerpiece

Making a Succulent Centerpiece

Succulents aren't just for the garden! I love the monochromatic look and textures of these plants....

Deneen dreaming-n-colorDeneen dreaming-n-color
Spring Succulents in a Painted Pot

Spring Succulents in a Painted Pot

While I was out this weekend, I bought some succulents at the craft store. I love the look of them...

Denise On A WhimDenise On A Whim
DIY Succulent Centerpiece

DIY Succulent Centerpiece

We love succulent centerpieces! However, we don't love the prices some of the high end home design...

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Wine Glass Succulent Planter

Wine Glass Succulent Planter

Looking for an easy and unique Mother's day gift or Teacher appreciation gift? Then here is a cute...

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Summer Mantel Refresh and Succulents

Summer Mantel Refresh and Succulents

We stained an existing rustic plant container in Weathered Gray. We really love this color as it...

2 Bees in a Pod - Vicki and Jennifer2 Bees in a Pod - Vicki and Jennifer
7 Reasons To Love The Very Cool Spider Agave Aka Squid Agave

7 Reasons To Love The Very Cool Spider Agave Aka Squid Agave

This very cool succulent, which grows in a slightly twisted and arching form, certainly creates a...

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