Add less sand to your potting mix than for other species. Haworthias and some other succulents also prefer bright indirect light to direct sun. LIGHT: Indoors, give cacti and other succulents the brightest or sunniest window you can provide (four to six hours of direct sun). In less light, they will become long and skinny, an abnormal growth habit.
http://www.greatbiggreenhouse.com/Expert-Advice/Gardening-Tips-and-Information/Indoor-Plant-Info/Cacti-and-Other-Succulents.aspx
Succulents in cold climates--yes you can! Today's photo is from Mary Yee in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in response to all those California succulents we've been seeing this week.
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How to Water Succulents. Succulents are marvels of nature that store extra water in their leaves, stems, or roots. Because they have the reputation for growing in arid conditions, many people fail to realize that when we bring them into our home and garden environments, they do need to be watered regularly. We share what you need to know on how to water succulents and keep them thriving.
http://www.bhg.com/gardening/houseplants/care/how-to-water-succulents/
I plant echeveria, kalanchoe, and other succulents in troughs. What is interesting is that these non-hardy succulents can tolerate quite low temperatures. I keep mine in an unheated porch at about 35 degrees and they come through the winter just fine. Echeverias also work well as houseplants on sunny sills at normal room temperatures.
http://www.finegardening.com/succulents-cold-climates-yes-you-can
During winter, water your succulents when the soil is dry. This could be as infrequently as once per month but will depend on your conditions. The frequency of watering will also depend on the light and growing conditions in your area, as well as the size of the container.
http://www.bhg.com/gardening/houseplants/care/how-to-water-succulents/
Rather than giving your succulents sips of water here and there, give them a good soaking -- to the point the water runs out the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Be sure to empty the water that runs into the saucer beneath the plant pot. Then let the soil dry out completely before watering again.
http://www.bhg.com/gardening/houseplants/care/how-to-water-succulents/
Thanks, Mary, for reminding us that you don't have to live in California to grow these wonderful plants! Welcome to the Fine Gardening GARDEN PHOTO OF THE DAY blog! Every weekday we post a new photo of a great garden, a spectacular plant, a stunning plant combination, or any number of other subjects.
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Some plants prefer a nighttime. temperature of 35-40ºF (some cacti and other succulents can endure temperatures well below freezing if kept absolutely dry.) More tropical succulents like adeniums, euphorbias, lithops, and stapeliads prefer a minimum of 50-60 degrees.
http://www.greatbiggreenhouse.com/Expert-Advice/Gardening-Tips-and-Information/Indoor-Plant-Info/Cacti-and-Other-Succulents.aspx
TEMPERATURE: In winter, keep cacti and succulents above freezing. temperature of 35-40ºF (some cacti and other succulents can endure temperatures well below freezing if kept absolutely dry.) More tropical succulents like adeniums, euphorbias, lithops, and stapeliads prefer a minimum of 50-60 degrees.
http://www.greatbiggreenhouse.com/Expert-Advice/Gardening-Tips-and-Information/Indoor-Plant-Info/Cacti-and-Other-Succulents.aspx
She says, While I love seeing photos of gardens in other places (like the Californian one featured yesterday), those of us who live in USDA Hardiness Zone 4 have to grow succulents in other ways!
http://www.finegardening.com/succulents-cold-climates-yes-you-can
what temperatures are good for succulents?
The good temperature for succulents is 50 to 60 degrees. The temperatures for good succulents is between 50 to 60 degrees.