SUCCULENT BEGINNER TIPS: WHY POT SIZE AND POT MATERIAL ARE IMPORTANT IN GROWING SUCCULENTS

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A good pot could make or break your succulents. Knowing which pot is right for your succulents is important in keeping them healthy.
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@RetiredFilipina 2 жыл бұрын

You are so admirable having succulents in different colours and sizes. I just admire your hard work you put in caring for your pots of succulents.😍🌸🇵🇭🇦🇺

@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын

Many many thanks for your kind words!

@christianecornet4675 Жыл бұрын

Je voudrais bien en avoir avant en France il y en avait beaucoup plus maintenant dommage c'est des plantes que l ont laissé quand on veut aller plusieurs mois partis c est se qui met arriver plus de plantes alors des suculente ou en trouver merci merci de donner l adresse mail merci

@edenisok894 Жыл бұрын

Keep in mind though theres a difference between glazed and unglazed ceramic. Glazed does not add any benefits to breathability and is similar to a nursery pot in that regard.

@SucculentsBox Жыл бұрын

Totally agree 🥰

@sabrinasahla6387 Жыл бұрын

I picked up a couple of pots in a nursery that are terracotta, but glazed around the outside sides. The inside of the pot and the bottom of the pot, inside and out, is unglazed. I'm guessing these will be just a tad more breathable than a plastic pot?

@edenisok894 Жыл бұрын

@@sabrinasahla6387 hard to tell but i wouldn’t say theres much of a difference tbh. If the inside is unglazed and soaks up water it could actually make it dry out a little slower. Probably nit much of a different anyways however. As long as your succulent is able to dry out quickly with good sun and airflow any kind of pot is ok.

@metzlyavila4539 2 ай бұрын

Great video, very detailed!

@ariananewcombe7737 Жыл бұрын

❤ your advice! It is precise & detailed at the same time!

@SucculentsBox Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@dreamlandeza401 11 ай бұрын

thank you , many tips i learned today about succulent care. im just a beginner 😊

@npa4463 3 жыл бұрын

Właśnie szukam doniczek. Dzięki za rady, ten filmik był bardzo pomocny. I napewno wpłynie na wybór doniczki do moich sukulentów.

@indoorplantnursery3064 9 ай бұрын

Wow❤️❤️

@sulekhachatterjee15 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! If you have any question, please do let us kno🌵😊

@morgan_willenbrink 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these I just got so many plants and your advice is really helpful

@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@leafygarden7941 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful plant

@SucculentsBox Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😍 you can find them on our website: succulentsbox.com/collections/shop-all

@MrsPremUK 2 ай бұрын

How do you use wooden ones? Do they drainage holes too and how long will they last? TY.

@lisawan1279 8 ай бұрын

Very helpful

@SucculentsBox 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you like it 🥰

@mnr146 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Quite helpful. Love your plants 👍🏼

@SucculentsBox Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

@aplantperson5840 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thx so much I just started with succulents and I’m trying to propagate them

@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын

Cool! Good luck with your propagation!

@marygitau1612 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@indoorplantnursery3064 9 ай бұрын

Wow❤️❤️

@sherryrodricks5101 Жыл бұрын

Love your succulents 😍 beautiful... I wanted to ask, does the not more than 1-2 inches work for echeveria? How will the pups grow from the roots and come out from the top soil? Just wondering? I can see a pup on the root, but I'm not sure what size pot I should select

@SucculentsBox Жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for your question. It depends on how big your succulent is. As many professional gardeners recommend a container that is 10% larger in diameter than the width of your succulent. For instance, if your chubby green has a width of 4 inches, a 4.5-inch pot will be ideal for it 😉

@remka2000 Жыл бұрын

How about concrete pots? I really like the look, are they as breathable as terracotta ones?

@SucculentsBox Жыл бұрын

Please don't worry, they are just amazing for cacti and succulents. Concrete planters are porous so water can evaporate quickly. It's important that they have drainage holes as well. Concrete planters are durable and great at insulating plants against sudden temperature fluctuations as well as absorb and radiate heat, which can protect roots against late or early frosts. You can check some concrete pots here succulentsbox.com/search?type=product,page,article,collection&q=concrete%20pot*

@stefanhernandez9697 2 жыл бұрын

What’s your advise on concrete planters? Are the good for succulents?

@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stefan, concrete planters are porous so water can evaporate quickly, making them the perfect pot material for cacti and succulents. It's best to choose the one with drainage holes! For more information, you can refer to our blog on this topic: succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/choose-the-right-pots-for-your-succulents

@lotus1580 2 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention Cement/Concreat pots 😋 by the way nice video 😊👍

@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your feedback ^^

@srphm_ 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Question? If the pot (with holes) is too big enough, can i add more succulents with different types to make it beautiful and equally hydrated?

@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, here some tips for you, succulents require a pot that is about 10% wider than the plant itself. When choosing between shallow and deep pots, always go with the shallow pot. The pot's depth should be 10% more than the plant's. If your pot is big enough for two or more succulents, you can put them very close together and they will grow OK. When succulents are planted close together, they grow more slowly, allowing the arrangement to retain its original pattern. Hope this helps

@srphm_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@SucculentsBox Thank you! it's a really great tip for beginners like me 🥰✨

@danas986 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Since the decorative pots have a drainage hole, how do you keep them on furniture? I really hate the look of pot trays if I'm using pretty pots but if I don't use either a pot cover (ie. for plastic pots) or a pot tray, water and soil will get on the surface below and possibly ruin the furniture under it over time. Do you have a solution?

@rehmi6774 Жыл бұрын

I use saucers, or side plates, depending on the size of the pot. hope that helps.

@SucculentsBox Жыл бұрын

Hi, Rehmi's idea is nice, or you can try this: Cut a piece of plastic window screening big enough to cover the container drainage holes. This will keep the soil in place while allowing excess water to drain. Alternatively, you can use a piece of landscape fabric or a commercial pot screen to cover the holes.

@danas986 Жыл бұрын

@@SucculentsBox Thank you both for the advice! I use pebbles at the bottom of my succulent pots for additional drainage, so I guess that can also work as a barrier for the soil.

@SucculentsBox Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea. If you need any help, please do not hesitate to contact us ^^

@donnayvonne5860 9 ай бұрын

@@danas986 I just watched a previous video that says not to use the rocks/stones at the bottom because it will make the water too difficult to drain. So now I'm confused. 😕🤔

@nick6335 2 жыл бұрын

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@user-ho8br1cw8c 2 жыл бұрын

I know in Florida you can actually get soil made for succulents, palms, and cacti.

@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын

yeah and if you can't find one, you can make one

@Sugerdaddy578 Жыл бұрын

With glass pots i slowly drill a hole through them with a point on my tweezers because they won’t break if you slowly do it

@SucculentsBox Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Nice tips, we will try it sometime.

@trialsbikeguy Жыл бұрын

I'm wanting to put succulents in a vintage China vase. It has no holes. Is that ok or should I drill some ??

@SucculentsBox Жыл бұрын

It would be best if the pot has a drainage hole to prevent the rot root. But in case you don't want to drill a hole, you can check our blog about how to care for the succulent in no-drainage hole pots here: succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/how-to-take-care-of-succulents-in-a-no-drainage-pot Hope it would be helpful 😉

@holdkarin341 Жыл бұрын

Hi I m making pot from broken tiles is good for succulents? I made from cement as well ,this is good to?🤔

@edenisok894 Жыл бұрын

I wouldnt say its better than most pots but probably fine. As long as succulents are in good sun and have good airflow the soil will dry out quickly.

@Jezebel066 Жыл бұрын

Bought a ton of planters before I realized even tho they’re ok w/o drainage hole, they prefer it. 😢Time to spend $ on a drill! Is there any that you can’t pot w others? Feel like my baby toes should stay alone..?

@edenisok894 Жыл бұрын

Definitely ok to pot with others just make sure the watering needs, sun requirement and things like that are all the same. Succulents generally dont mind being crowded but it does slow growth(which i find to be a good thing. I like keeping my collection compact). When you drill holes i heard you should do it in water/underwater because it stops the pots from shattering.

@georgeking5044 2 жыл бұрын

Is ceramic just as good for succulents as terracotta?

@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын

Terracotta and ceramic are all porous and breathable materials. They’re great for both outdoor and indoor, especially areas that aren’t well ventilated.

@vanschermerhorn7167 11 ай бұрын

What is the most size used and of what material is it made of ?

@SucculentsBox 11 ай бұрын

Hi, the size would base on the size of your succulent. And the materials usually recommended for succulents are terracotta and ceramic, but you can use others as long as they have a drainage hole 😉

@AlexSucculents 2 ай бұрын

My sincrassula does not want to grow

@gursimranchhatwal8026 Жыл бұрын

From where can I get this kind of wooden box?

@SucculentsBox Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry but that pot is currently out of stock. We can recommend you a substitution with this wooden box succulentsbox.com/products/rare-chain-cholla-wood-3-inch-pot

@gursimranchhatwal8026 Жыл бұрын

@@SucculentsBox sure..will check ✔️ thanks a bunch friend 💚