Water succulents every two weeks in summer and monthly or less in winter. The soil is a better guide than the calendar: Water when the lower leaves begin to wrinkle, onto the soil only — not the leaves.
Succulents store water in their leaves, so drought barely troubles them. Airflow is the real issue: if the soil stays wet for days after watering, the roots rot — which is exactly what happens indoors with the windows shut. Water the soil, not the rosette, and give it a breeze afterwards.
Every year or two into a gritty, free-draining succulent mix.
Growing conditions
| Watering in summer | Every two weeks |
|---|---|
| Watering in winter | Monthly or less |
| How to tell it needs water | Water when the lower leaves begin to wrinkle, onto the soil only — not the leaves. |
| Light | Direct sun or very bright light |
| Temperature | 10-30°C |
| Humidity | Low, with good airflow |
| Repotting | Every year or two into a gritty, free-draining succulent mix. |
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Translucent, mushy leaves | Overwatering | Stop watering, improve airflow, remove the damaged leaves. |
| Stretching, leggy growth | Not enough light | More sun — and you can behead the stretched part and re-root it. |
| Lower leaves drying and dropping | Normal ageing, or thirst | If several wrinkle at once, water it. |