Growing Succulents Indoors SuccessfullyÂ
When it comes to making a design statement in your indoor garden, succulents are your answer. Their wide variety of colors, textures and forms add pizzazz to any roomâespecially when combined with eye-catching containers. And contrary to popular opinion, growing succulents indoors is a snap. âSucculents make wonderful houseplants.Theyâre tolerant of many conditions and easily thrive,â says indoor gardener Marianne Hugo, who designs and creates succulent arrangements and volunteers at the Coastkeeper Garden. âSucculents make a great room accent, as they come in a variety of colors and textures. Matching succulents with a beautiful pot is an easy and inexpensive way to add “wow” to a room.â  Â

Check before watering succulentsÂ
Before you mistâcheck to see if itâs necessary, says Hugo. âPut your finger into the soil. If the soil is damp, you do not need to water. Too much water causes soggy succulents, fungus and fungus gnats, which will all lead to the demise of your plants.âÂIndoor succulent lighting
Succulents do need light, either from a window or artificial light, says Hugo. âMake sure your succulents get at least 8 hours a day of filtered light. Avoid direct, hot sunlight through a window, as it will scorch the succulents and they will burn. Also give them an extra boost in the spring and summer months by placing them outdoors in filtered sunlight for two to three days each month. Growing succulents under lights also works well and is especially helpful during the winter months when the days are short. Opt for full-spectrum lights placed within 8-12 inches of the plants.ÂIndoor succulent temperaturesÂ
Succulents do not like extremes, so keep them away from hot and freezing conditions. Avoid growing succulents in conditions that are lower than 65 degrees Fahrenheit and higher than 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Â

Trimming succulents growing indoorsÂ
Your succulent arrangement will last indefinitely indoors, but to keep them looking their best, once every four months Hugo advises trimming off âleggyâ stems and shoots. âAfter letting the trimmed ends callous, replant the cuttings in other containers and youâll soon have multiple plants,â she says.Creating indoor succulent living arrangementsÂ
To pot up your own indoor succulent arrangement, Hugo offers these tips:Â- Choose a container that matches your home and adds flair to a room. âThe container is just as important as the succulents,â says Hugo. âSince succulents need very little water, a drainage hole in the bottom of the pot is not necessary. This is wonderful, because you donât have to worry about water damaging furniture and carpets.âÂ
- Select succulents based on the shape and style of the container. âI often take my container with me when picking out the succulents to go in it,â says Hugo, who advises remembering the container design adage: Thrill, Fill and Spill. “Choose one special plant to be the center of the arrangement and others to fill and spill down the sides of the container. Donât be afraid to ask for help when buying succulents. Most nurseries have knowledgeable staff ready to help you choose the right plants for your arrangement.âÂ
- Plant your succulents in a soil mix labeled Palm and Cactus Mix. âSuch a mix is aerated with perlite and sand, making the mix light and fluffy and perfect for succulents,â says Hugo. âAfter planting your succulents, wait about one week before misting. This will allow the succulents to settle in and any broken stems to callous over.â