Most succulents are small, so make great house plants<\/a> that can be displayed on a shelf or window sill. They can also be grow outside in the garden in the summer months. Succulents are widely available in garden centres, at house plant retailers and florists, or online. A wider range of more interesting varieties can be found at plant fairs and specialist nurseries.<\/p>\n Succulent plants have fleshy leaves that store water. This means that they don\u2019t need to be in continuously damp soil in order to draw up moisture like other plants. They can survive long periods of drought and do not need much watering.<\/p>\n There are many different types of succulents, including echeveria, crassula<\/a>, sedum, lithops<\/a>, haworthia and more. Read our guide to the types of succulents to grow.<\/p>\n Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n Succulents are perfect for the patio in summer and ideal for the conservatory<\/a> or a sunny windowsill year round. Ensure they are growing in a bright, sunny spot.<\/p>\n Good drainage is the secret of success when it comes to succulents. Pot succulents in a loam-based compost<\/a> mixed with equal parts of sharp sand or horticultural grit. Or buy a specialist succulent compost.<\/p>\n Growing succulents in pots<\/a> and containers is the best way to control the drainage. It also makes it easier to move them into a conservatory, greenhouse<\/a> or covered porch during the coldest months.<\/p>\n Small pots with large drainage holes are ideal, as are shallow pans. If growing in large pots, partially fill these with hydroleca, using compost only in the top third.<\/p>\n Succulents growing outside probably never need watering. If growing them indoors, allow the compost to become dry in between waterings \u2013 this replicates the infrequent but torrential downpours they would experience in the wild. Do not water succulents in winter.<\/p>\n The exception to this rule is aeoniums, which go dormant in the summer \u2013 their growing season is in spring and autumn. So do not water them in summer \u2013 they do not need it.<\/p>\n Succulents are very easy to propagate, creating more plants for you and your friends and family. Read our detailed guide to propagating succulents<\/a>.<\/p>\n Succulents lend themselves to creative, long-lasting arrangements that do not need much maintenance. Choose a\u00a0 container that enhances the colour and appearance of the plants to show them off.<\/p>\n This collection of succulents in an old enamel bowl demonstrates the diversity of form and texture of these wonderful plants. When combining succulents consider both how the forms and textures will work together, and for best results try to combine plants that need the same watering regime.<\/p>\n Take inspiration from our succulent planting ideas:<\/strong><\/p>\n A succulent pot display for winter<\/a><\/p>\n A container display using crassula and sedum<\/a><\/p>\nWhat are succulents?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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