Care of your new succulent plants
You’ve just bought a cactus plant…
Important tips for Cactus:
- 1. Please let your cactus plant acclimate to it’s new home.
- 2. Repotting of small-sized pots should wait for one week
- 3. Repot to next-size-up pot only – too bigger pot can lead to cacti rotting
- 4. Cacti need to be HAND-WATERED, never put under irrigation
- 5. Do not water for seven days after repotting
- 6. Do not water for seven days after buying – let it settle into its new environment first.
- 7. 1st watering after buying – only water lightly
- 8. 2nd watering – hand watering only, once a week in summer
- 9. Dormant time – only water lightly, water should only penetrate 2 cm into the pot
- * Specific cacti variety care – please research for detailed instructions for your specific cacti species. e.g. Melocactus- Turk’s cap cactus,do not like their roots disturbed. Be careful to keep soil on roots while repotting.
You’ve brought home a new succulent plant…
Important tips for Succulents:
- If dry, give them three days before watering
- If you bought a big pot, wait seven days before watering – let them settle into their environment
- Repotting – wait at least one week after relocating
- You can remove the dirt when potting
- Trim roots if they are extensive
- If the plant is root-bound, shake the dirt out and free up the roots – trim old roots off to fresh root growth
- Plant in new soil specific for cactus or succulents
- Choose a bright spot with indirect sunlight for the first few days (especially if it came from shade or a greenhouse).
- Gradually move it into stronger light to prevent sunburn.
- Use a diluted liquid succulent fertiliser every 4–6 weeks during spring–summer only.
- No feeding during winter dormancy.
Enjoy!
Succulents are slow, steady growers — they’ll reward you with beautiful colour shifts and quirky shapes. Once you’ve had one for a few weeks, you’ll get to know its personality!