A bohemian trend which is definitely going to stay popular throughout the season and probably follow into the fall season as well are succulents. My boyfriend recently purchased a gorgeous fluorescent pink bloomed succulent for our anniversary and it was the most beautiful surprise ever! I along with others, am not a very good plant mom. A few years ago my boyfriend gifted me with a beautiful purple orchid that was supposed to last forever. The keyword there is, "supposed." My plant only lasted a few months due to overwatering it. The first thing my boyfriend said to me after I received the cactus was, "Jenny, this cactus should live a very long time," while giggling. After he told me this, I thought it was only necessary to redeem myself from my last plant incident. Since then, I have been taking great care of my succulent and couldn't be a more proud plant mom. Here's how you can be one too!
Sunlight
When it comes to sunlight, your succulent should be receiving A LOT of it! Succulents LOVE the sun... but not too much! A succulent should stay in the sun for 4 - 6 hours depending on the type of cactus it is. If your succulent has just been freshly planted, it may be a good idea to introduce the plant to sunlight. Start by leaving the cactus in the sun for a small period of time. Gradually increase the sunlight time duration as weeks go on. A succulent can also be introduced to the sun by placing it by a window that has a sheer curtain. This way, introducing a new succulent to the sun will prevent the cactus from scorching.
Rotation
If your succulent is staying in the same spot everyday it most likely means only one side of the cactus is receiving enough sunlight. When only one side of the succulent is exposed to the sun, the cactus will start leaning towards it. Rotating your succulent will help keep it straight and allow enough sunlight for the entire cactus. (Warning!: If your succulent is favoring one side and continues to lean, it may mean it is not getting enough sun!)
Watering
Always water your succulent according to the season! During spring and summer your cactus should be thriving and drinking more water than when its resting in the fall and winter. A common reason why succulents die is due to overwatering the plant. (Allowing the soil to be wet at all times) It is important to let the soil dry between waterings for a healthy and happy cactus. Soak the soil until water runs out of the draining holes by watering the soil directly. (Don't use a spray bottle!: It will leave the succulent with brittle roots and moldy leaves.)
These small tricks have helped me TREMENDOUSLY and allowed for a long, happy, plant life. I hope they help you too!
Stay stylish,
xoxo
Jen Stack
Sources!:
https://www.bluebirddesign.co/
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/how-to-care-for-succulents
https://gilmour.com/growing-succulents-indoors
https://www.succulentsandsunshine.com/guide-growing-succulents-indoor-house-plants/
https://www.dummies.com/home-garden/gardening/grow-care-succulents/
https://simplysucculents.com/plant-care-information/