How to water your succulents correctly?!

There're two ways to water your succulents👆 #succulentsbox #cactus #succulentcare
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[@Catabanchio]

You should check the roots of the echeveria! Sometimes the leaves of a succulent, when there is root-rot, take that kind of colour, and they're almost transparent

[@SucculentsBox]

Thank you for your sharing

[@Chibithy]

😂 #drownthathoe

[@AidsWielderWayne]

YES! Krystal taught me well

[@FlawedbyDesign777]

Bottom feeders deserve no more 🌵

[@ellietobe]

Bottom watering is a good method of watering most succulents. I just have so many succulents that it would take a very long time to bottom water each of them, especially the larger succulents and the arrangements. I top water many of them until the water runs out the bottom and then let the soil go dry. How long to let them be dry is the tricky part. Some are more drought tolerant than others.

[@SucculentsBox]

Thanks for your sharing 🥰

[@michelebeverly7319]

I have those big plastic pans, some call them dish pans. I can do several at a time in each pan.

[@glow1815]

I watered it a bite on soils then let it sit in the water until the water dried out. Works great! Does no harm to the babies 😁

[@magnusgranskau7487]

​@@michelebeverly7319yep me too, only i use those pans you get to have your shoes on during winter, and for the window sill I use the pan you get for the longer rectangle pots

[@michelebeverly7319]

@@magnusgranskau7487 someone told me they use large metal roasting pans. About $6 at Walmart.

[@Lulu-vi4wb]

5 minutes is not enough for the entire soil get wet.

[@elainechan7155]

I leave mine for hours 😢 that's when they absorb and the top gets wet too... Let me know if anyone knows how to make it faster

[@Lulu-vi4wb]

@@elainechan7155 water from the top then put it in a bowl of water. When the water from the top wet some of the soil, water from the bottom can work up faster.

[@celery4777]

@@elainechan7155I’ve left mine for 30 mins idk what I’m doing plus it’s a cactus idek if these r the same or anything I’m trying my best 😭

[@JuneyP17]

@@celery4777 haha that was a cute comment. how’s your cactus doing ?

[@celery4777]

@@JuneyP17 haha thank you 😭, I think they’re doing ok I’m not really sure but they don’t look ugly so I think they r doing good :)

[@Specogecko]

I do a combo between the two, water from the top and then let it soak up the water that drains out

[@bevkelly2734]

I dump mine till the top becomes wet that way I know they have enough for the roots to absorb the water and the succulents are nice and plump. I check mine every 1-2 months. Works a treat 👍🏻

[@alanesmith3053]

It's my understanding that the salts/minerals can build up too much on the soil if a person waters this way all the time. I've heard they need the watering from the top now and then to flush out those minerals.

[@SucculentsBox]

Thanks for your sharing

[@mustafamoo997]

Succulents love water, they just don't like a wet medium. Put them in pumice and use the wick system, and you can water them almost weekly and they will do great. Not all plants need soil

[@sayikaaykurt2574]

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[@nemesis8626]

Not all plants need soil no however most plants or cacti do need nutrients and just using pumice isn't a good idea for that very reason, unless you plan on fertilising very often

[@AmySorrellMusic]

I dunk all of mine and leave them under water in a big bowl until they stop bubbling. Some take longer than others. I use a moisture meter to make sure they are totally dry first and hold them down until they sink. They are thriving.

[@SucculentsBox]

Yes!!! That sounds great!!!

[@jadebuenaflor6894]

What's that pink one called? So pretty

[@SucculentsBox]

That's called Echeveria pretty in pink

[@lxcky21]

Is that how you keep that haworthia plump? Cause mine is alive and well and making all kinds of new leaves but it’s all deflated 😆 How often do you bathe something as small as those in this video?

[@angelamorgan7408]

Everyone that I know that likes plants I always tell them this well bottom watering is really great and it kills a fungi. Not an unwanted bugs and does really good for the plant. If you don’t water from the top of the plant every now and then there’s going to be excess mineral buildup and that’s not good so every now and then it’s good to water from the top but otherwise bottom watering is good.

[@SucculentsBox]

Thanks for your sharing 😉

[@Padraigp]

How o. Earth does bottom watering " kill fungi" that makes no sense.

[@sonnmorangello6837]

so true, everytime I water from the top it doesn't actually absorb into some of my plants roots and just passes by them. I have noticed some of my succulents will still be very shriveled after being watered from the top. bottom watering is the best, I agree!!

[@SlimChicken1]

Your soil might have become hydrophobic, you can try changing the soil to help.

[@kdm08]

Bottom watering didn’t work for my succulents. It takes up lot of water and then rot root happens.

[@DisturberOfThePeace]

I do both together. Water from the top until the bottom catch tray has a fair amount of water then let it sit for a few mins. That way the top is damp too

[@cynthiaforde7003]

Why did you have to slam the pot in the bowl? Drama not necessary!!!!

[@Sammy-dz2hk]

You literally get the same results just top watering and letting it sit for a min

[@northwest1760]

I bottom watered a poor forgotten Snake Plant yesterday that took over an hour to rehydrate because the soil was so compacted. I still top water most of the time. I can just tell at this point which ones need a good dunk.

[@Succs4u]

Sometimes you need to loosen the soil I use a fork lol.

[@CloudLover_Amber]

Sweet Succulent Double A BATTERIES👹

[@daliciamatos8114]

5 MINUTES??!!! I put mine for 30 min to an hour and the water is still NEVER watered thoroughly. What am I doing wrong 😅😅

[@petrescuework-difficultcas6581]

Soil can become hydrophobic over time. I would change the substrate, if it doesn't wick water anymore.

[@mobilesnapper79]

Oh i been using self watering pots on mine. Need to change how i am doing it

[@SucculentsBox]

Yes! You could try this once every 2-3 weeks

[@karlareyes4688]

What kind of substrate do you use?? I see little pebbles 😍🤩

[@SucculentsBox]

You mean a small, round brown one? It's called LECA is a growing medium made from clay pellets that are heated until they expand. It's often used for hydroponics and indoor plants, as it provides good drainage, aeration, and helps prevent root rot by reducing overwatering. However, unlike soil, Leca is just a collection of clay balls and doesn't contain any nutrients so you'll need to add these nutrients to the water.

[@Luminous.A.Glory_VitaNostra]

How long should the soil stay damp for after watering?? I am new to caring for these and lost my first one to rot from over-watering, so now I'm so nervous now T_T. I used the bottom water method (thank you!), and I have a pot that drains on the bottom, but the soil is still somewhat damp 2 days later. Is that bad?! Should the soil dry back out really quickly?? Should I try to dry out the soil more aggressively?? Thank you so much, hope I can be a better plant parent with this one!!!

[@SucculentsBox]

You can use your finger to check the soil. If the soil feels dry and powdery when you stick your finger in up to the second knuckle, it's time to water your plant.

[@Luminous.A.Glory_VitaNostra]

@@SucculentsBox Thankyou!

[@SucculentsBox]

@@Luminous.A.Glory_VitaNostra My pleasure

[@aida087]

All 9f your succulents are GORGEOUS!! I will definitely start bottom watering mines!!❤️🥰

[@SucculentsBox]

Thank you so much 🤩 You could try this once every 2-3 weeks

[@GauravbalajiJothiBasu]

Hey thanks for the knowledge my question is how frequently should I be doing the bottom water method ??

[@SucculentsBox]

At least once a month

[@Markonetwos]

those plants are artificail

[@Katze_boy]

What if the succulent doesn't have roots rn?

[@Iva_Kupalskaya]

Розовое растение - что это?

[@sarahjohnston4782]

Oof I suggest neither.

[@LMCHN-i3q]

For indoor succulents, way 1 is better.

[@SucculentsBox]

It depends on you 😗 But an try bottom watering once a month

[@sandracohen8481]

How many inches down should the soil be dry

[@SucculentsBox]

The soil should be allowed to dry out about 1-2 inches down

[@WOS1962]

I I water all my plants from the bottom.

[@SucculentsBox]

Yes! It's a great method for succulent growth😉

[@macchz5444]

What water frequency do you recommend

[@SucculentsBox]

Hi. For beginners, we recommend that watering should be done once every 2 weeks at first, then observe your succulents’ reactions and adjust the watering schedule accordingly 😉

[@shifalimehra1447]

How frequently should we do it?

[@SucculentsBox]

At least once a month

[@jfrazz9729]

You know how to avoid overwatering any plant? Listen close, it’s very simple…. Have it in the correct growing media, and then water the heck out of it! If it’s in soil with the appropriate drainage, the excess will run off. (So you need drainage holes in the pots!). Water molecules have the right hydrogen bond, so between that and gravity, any excess water will leave the plants roots. Then wait for it to dry out again. Also, avoid hydrophobic media that takes hours of soaking to rehydrate like sphagnum moss. Which is unsustainable anyway. I use coconut mixed with perlite and pine fines or orchiata or preferably nutrapeat mulch

[@TeasnTrees]

Can’t do that to all 78 of them my guy.

[@SucculentsBox]

Yeah it will take much time🥲

[@thedude5901]

Butt chugging

[@chiprhine9740]

Hahahaha this made me laugh. . Made my day.. thankyou 😂

[@regjackson9802]

thats what my granny does 😂

[@SucculentsBox]

Hahaa nice

[@BurntToast-mf7pc]

Excuse me, but what was the first plant in the video? It's so cute!

[@mariereed5042]

I think it's called Fasciated haworthia or Zebra haworthia. I looked it up under Google Lens. Hope this helps! 🪴

[@BurntToast-mf7pc]

Well, I got crassula solana on google lens..

[@petrescuework-difficultcas6581]

It's crassula ovata

[@caramiasmullen5601]

This is the best and it works and I agree with him. Top watering does not take care of complete capacity of the dirt. I hope that makes sense too lazy to redo it.

[@remysgarden2769]

Thank you for sharing how to watering succulent so that i can do it in my succulent plants

[@cattleyastar]

They’re gonna die

[@SucculentsBox]

No, they like bottom watering

[@MetalHead1012]

What about Lithops?

[@SucculentsBox]

You can take a look on how to care for Lithops here 😘 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pme8g6x4iZ6Vn8k

[@celery4777]

Why r cactuses so stressful what am I doing and one of them came in a cork and idk how to get it out

[@aida087]

I will definitely start bottom watering my succulents in the new year!! I believe that's why they're not thriving like they should!!❤️🙏🙏

[@MrKoolmule]

You method will quickly concentrate salt. Always water top down with good drainage. With succulents Don’t water until completely dry. Some succulents won’t tolerate any water when they are dormant.😊

[@SucculentsBox]

Thanks for sharing 😍

[@brookes.2088]

But how often??

[@SucculentsBox]

You can use your finger to check the soil. If the soil feels dry and powdery when you stick your finger in up to the second knuckle, it's time to water your plant.

[@sandrak8471]

😅😅😅😅

[@karisume568]

Hi! Thanks for the info but what if they are potted? I was gifted a beautiful succulent garden in a decorative pot. How do I water that correctly? It’s dying 😔

[@SucculentsBox]

We have made a video "Cactus Care Guide" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4OQo3mgbrWgmJo) which you can refer to for more information

[@SL-cy6zx]

😂😂😂

[@Goodgollybenholly]

If i hadnt watched this I’d never have worked out how to water plants

[@DustyKorpse]

I drown mine ever 2 to 3 weeks depending on season. They appear to be doing good 🌱

[@deehines5750]

Succulents are taking over my grass? 😮

[@NickiMinajNewSongs]

I like to set a timlapse and see how much water goes in and how much the leaves lift

[@Kira-kg4kl]

So aggressive to those poor succulents 😂😂

[@Succs4u]

You can water succulents like normal who has time for this when you have 100’s of them? They actually love water when they’re dry just let them dry out you can always see signs too. If you only have a few or time I do suggest this method it’s just time consuming but does help the Millie bugs stay away because you don’t wet the leaves. I just have too many

[@MissysPinkCactus]

I have to top water because lots of my succulents and cacti are in the ground. It’s my only option lol been in the ground for 3 years and they grow much faster that way. But you got to make sure they can handle your environment or you’ll loose your plants

[@SucculentsBox]

Thank you for sharing 💓

[@tlo666]

What if it's planted in the yard?

[@tammyrawdon3587]

💦🍑Bottom watering 😹🤣😹

[@SucculentsBox]

Succulents do love this method

[@tammyrawdon3587]

@@SucculentsBox Should we nickname it "The Bidet Method"? 😹🤣😹

[@SucculentsBox]

@@tammyrawdon3587 No🤣

[@leishiwonmc]

Wow your plants are so healthy and nice

[@rokayaart9091]

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[@frauleinzuckerguss1906]

How do you water the one at 0:08? If I see it cirrectly it doesnt have a drainage pot and is just sotting straight in there. Sonce I'm trying out a few funky decorative pots where standard drainage isn't an option I'm wondering what the best way to water the succulents in there is.

[@SucculentsBox]

We also have a video about this problem. You can watch it for more information kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZWyqI19nbWAmsk

[@frauleinzuckerguss1906]

@@SucculentsBox That video was actually perfect for what I needed to know. Thanks!

[@SucculentsBox]

@@frauleinzuckerguss1906 It's our pleasure! Hope it helps you

[@zoropi]

This is the voice of monstro farm

[@walterblanc9708]

Ok now the difficult question.... How often?

[@SucculentsBox]

For the beginner, we usually recommend that you water once every 2 weeks at first, then observe your succulents’ reactions and adjust the watering schedule accordingly 😉

[@maxgoldstein106]

Whats that pink succulent and where can I get one…

[@SucculentsBox]

It's called Graptoveria Bashful "Pink Ruby"

[@dee4716]

I top water but leave water in the tray for a while so it can soak up any it needs.

[@SucculentsBox]

It's also a good way

[@chastityhartman9044]

I have that. Smile ❤❤❤❤ lolo beautiful home good plants

[@SucculentsBox]

Lovely

[@ashmarie1311]

I have a few different cactuses and a split rock, should i do the same for those

[@tammyrawdon3587]

Do not soak cacti too long. Their cells are like sponges & they'll absorb water until they burst. That's why/how most people kill them. Make sure that you let them totally dry out between waterings.

[@SucculentsBox]

Yes bottom watering work for cactus and succulents

[@TulsiPlantCareVlog]

❤😊

[@Meladrenaline]

Bottom watering is the way to go. How I water all my plants. Support this.

[@SucculentsBox]

Patience will be key in this case😂

[@Meladrenaline]

@@SucculentsBox They LOVE it.

[@SucculentsBox]

@@Meladrenaline Yeahhhh!!! They really love this metho. Glad it helps you

[@tamsmith61]

Bottom watering is the way to go.

[@milkymoonmama369]

It was the "ahhh" for me

[@czurbandanaz]

My fav as well

[@rdr2clips255]

Monstro farm?

[@naylua9394]

Whats the white velvety succulent called?

[@SucculentsBox]

Hi, it's Senecio Cocoon Plant. You can see it here 😉succulentsbox.com/products/senecio-haworthii-cocoon-plant-white-powery-succulent-spider-web-2-or-4

[@marisarazo5300]

But, how often do you water them?

[@SucculentsBox]

I must say every 2 weeks when we start to care for the new plants. But every type of succulents has its specific care guide, also the water requirement so we should observe them and then adjust the frequency following their condition 😉

[@AmazingNature365]

Beautiful

[@SucculentsBox]

Thank you 🥰

[@macchz5444]

What's the 1st succulent?

[@SucculentsBox]

Did you mean this one? succulentsbox.com/products/crassula-ovata-obliqua-jade-plant

[@macchz5444]

@@SucculentsBox thank you

[@zsaiquio6808]

Please show how you put what type of soil in your pots. Thank you

[@timetobegreat]

They probably do a succulent/cacti soil mixture and then put decorative stones on the top

[@madhupandey1035]

What is brown?

[@SucculentsBox]

Hi. They're lightweight expanded clay aggregates, known as LECA. Which are porous, commonly used to prevent root rot in succulents

[@madhupandey1035]

Thanks 😊

[@OrdinaryFemmale]

Thank you! Gonna try that next time!