General Product Care

General Tips

It is always better to under water your succulents than to over water them.  The “Soak and Dry” method is one of the most effective techniques for watering succulents.  This method involves thoroughly soaking the soil until water drains out from the bottom of the pot, and then allowing the soil to dry out completely before watering again.  Always water thoroughly when watering.  A good indicator that your plant needs a drink is if the leaves look dull and slightly shriveled.  Once you water them, they will perk right up! Remember to water at the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves to prevent rotting.  Watering in the morning is best and use room-temperature water to prevent shocking the roots.

Succulent Terrariums

Once you make your terrarium it will need to be placed in bright indirect light.  If you place it outside be sure it is on a covered patio out of direct sun.  Succulents do their best with bright eastern morning light.  Water when soil becomes dry – every 5 – 7 days in summer and 10 – 14 days in winter.  Most succulents go dormant in the winter and do not require as much water.

Our glass terrariums and many of our décor pots and planters do not have drain holes, so you will need only to apply 0.5 to 1 cup of water depending on the size of the container.  Water when the soil looks dry.  Watering suggestions are provided with your DIY kit instructions.

Cactus

Cacti in smaller containers may need to be watered 10 – 14 days during the Summer.  Reduce watering to 4 – 6 weeks during the fall and winter when cacti are dormant.  Cacti do not like to keep their feet (aka roots) wet.  When watering, thoroughly saturate the soil.  In a pot, you want to see a minimal amount of water coming out of the bottom to confirm that the entirety of the soil is saturated.

It is important to allow the soil to completely dry out between waterings.

The same rules apply for watering outside: thoroughly saturate the soil and let the soil dry out completely between waterings.

Tillandsias (aka “Air Plants”)

Tillandsias are some of the most unique and fascinating members of the Bromeliad family.  Commonly referred to as “air plants” they derive all their moisture and nutrient intake from the free moving air around them.

You will need to mist your Tillandsia every 2 – 3 days.  To ensure the plant absorbs nutrients and is fully hydrated, you should soak tillandsias once a week for about 15 – 30 minutes.  If your Tillandsia creation is mounted on wood or rock, mist with a spray bottle every other day for many years of enjoyment.