How and When to Water Succulents in Pots With and Without a Drainage Hole

Watering succulents is the #1 challenge growers have to keeping their succulents alive. Learn the method that has helped thousands of people make their succulents thrive! Be sure to watch to the end of the video to learn how to tell if you are over-watering or under-watering your succulents. Do you have a question about your succulent you need help with? Join the Succulent Lovers Club and ask on our next live Q&A session. Sign up here: https://succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-club (note: the links in this description are affiliate links, I get a small commission at no extra cost to you) === To buy the succulents you see in this video, please visit: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/?aff=2 00:18 This common method does not promote healthy root growth for your succulents 00:43 For a beginner, it’s best to use a planter that has drainage holes so your roots don’t rot 00:55 Use a well-draining soil with a large particle size === To get the gritty soil I use in this video, visit: https://www.succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-jack 01:55 Learn the “soak and dry” method of watering === To get a watering can or the squeeze bottle that I use in this video, visit: https://www.amazon.com/shop/succulentsandsunshine 02:34 How to know when your soil is completely dry 02:57 This method of watering helps your succulents develop strong roots 03:25 How to water succulents planted in containers without a drainage hole 04:34 Only water your succulents when the soil is completely dry 05:24 It’s much easier to save an under-watered succulent than it is an over-watered one 06:05 Learn to make small adjustments to your watering schedule if you’re over- or under-watering === For more tips on watering your succulents, grab my free cheat sheet: Signs Your Succulent Needs Water. You can sign up to get a copy here: https://www.succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-succsneedwater Thanks so much for watching this video! ------------------------------------------ Wondering what my favorite products are, or looking for a product you saw in this video? 🌵 MY FAVORITE ONLINE SUCCULENT STORES: Mountain Crest Gardens: http://mountaincrestgardens.com/?aff=2&subid=youtube Leaf and Clay: https://www.leafandclay.co?rfsn=376597.71f09&subid=youtube The Succulent Source: https://thesucculentsource.com/?aff=20&subid=youtube Etsy: https://www.succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-etsy Lula's Garden http://succulentsandsunshine.com/lulasgarden 🧡 MY FAVORITE SUCCULENT SOIL: Bonsai Jack Succulent Mix: https://www.succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-jacksoil 🛠️ MY FAVORITE TOOLS AND MISC SUPPLIES: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/succulentsandsunshine Looking for something else? Check out our commonly asked questions here: https://www.succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-commonquestions ------------------------------------------ If you're ready to keep learning more about succulents, be sure to sign up for our free cheat sheet and weekly succulent tips. Sign up here: https://www.succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-succsneedwater ------------------------------------------ And if you'd like a more complete guide to growing succulents, with step-by-step instructions to get you started, you'll love our premium course, Successfully Growing Succulents.  No more searching endless blogs, books, and videos just to keep your succulents alive. This course will teach you everything you need to know to keep your succulents thriving, no matter where you live.  Learn more here: https://www.succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-premiumcourse ------------------------------------------ Want to join us on your favorite social media platform? Awesome! Here's where you can find Succulents and Sunshine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Succulentsandsunshine Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/succulentsandsunshine Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/succsandsun/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/succulentsandsunshine