How to Water Succulents

Watering Young Succulents

Mist your succulents gently every 2-4 days. Although you should usually wait 2-4 days to mist them again, this may be different for each succulent. If you're not sure how often to mist yours, a good rule of thumb is to wait until the soil is dry to mist it again.

Create a schedule, then be sure to follow it. When the succulents are young it is critical to stick to a strict misting schedule.

Watering Mature Succulents

Soak the soil completely using a watering can. This practice establishes a healthy root system.

Wait until the soil is completely dry to soak the soil again. There is no standard answer to how often to water mature succulents. This will depend on the plant variety, the soil, the ambient humidity, and other factors. Generally, you should water more often in the summer when the plant is actively growing than in the winter when the plant goes into semi-dormancy with shorter days. EXPERT TIP Chai Saechao Chai Saechao Plant Specialist Chai Saechao is the Founder and Owner of Plant Therapy, an indoor-plant store founded in 2018 based in San Francisco, California. As a self-described plant doctor, he believes in the therapeutic power of plants, hoping to keep sharing his love of plants with anyone willing to listen and learn. Chai Saechao Chai Saechao Plant Specialist Avoid overwatering your plant. Founder and owner of Plant Therapy Chai Saechao says: "Depending on the pot size, you should water your succulents about every 2 weeks. If you have a larger plant, you can water them every 3-4 weeks. It's always better to underwater a succulent than to overwater it. Overwatering can kill your plant, but if it's underwatered, it will bounce back quickly when you hydrate it."

Skip watering periodically to encourage a robust root system. Sometimes it is beneficial to skip watering for 1-2 days after the soil is dry to allow even stronger roots to grow. Contrary to popular belief, you don't always have to stick to the same watering schedule for mature succulents. Still, it is good to have a general schedule.

Reviving an Under-watered Succulent

Identify the signs of underwatering. Your succulents are probably under-watered if: the upper leaves are becoming dry and crispy the entire plant has become shriveled (although it is difficult to revive it at this point) many leaves are shriveling at the tips

Gently mist your succulents for 1-5 days. This will help transition them to a regular watering routine. Giving them a 'full dose' of water after a long period of time without water might damage the plants.

Increase their water intake gradually. After they have gotten used to the change, gradually return to their regular watering schedule. You can then water them with a watering can, and they should be back to normal in 1-3 weeks!