🌵 Succulent & Cactus Care Instructions

Light

• Provide bright, direct light for most of the day. A sunny south- or west-facing window is ideal.

• Outdoors, place in a location with full sun to partial shade (depending on species — variegated varieties may need less intense sun to prevent burn).

• Rotate regularly for even growth.

Water

• Follow the “soak and dry” method: water deeply until it drains out the bottom, then allow the soil to dry completely before watering again.

• Water less in winter when the plant is dormant.

• Avoid letting water sit on the leaves to prevent rot.

Soil

• Use a well-draining cactus or succulent mix. You can add perlite or coarse sand to improve drainage.

Temperature & Humidity

• Most succulents thrive in 65–85°F (18–29°C).

• Protect from frost — if you’re in USDA Zones 9–11 they can live outside year-round; otherwise bring indoors in cooler months.

• Low humidity preferred.

Fertilizer

• Use a diluted, balanced cactus fertilizer during active growth (spring and summer) about once every 4–6 weeks.

• Do not fertilize during winter dormancy.

🌿 Tropical Foliage Plant Care Instructions

(Philodendrons, Monsteras, Pothos, Dracaenas, Ferns, etc.)

Light

• Most tropical foliage plants prefer bright, indirect light.

• Avoid harsh direct midday sun to prevent leaf scorch.

• Some can adapt to low light (e.g., snake plants, ZZ plants, philodendrons).

Water

• Keep soil lightly moist but never soggy for humidity-loving plants like ferns.

• For more drought-tolerant tropicals like dracaenas and pothos, allow the top 1–2 inches of soil to dry between waterings.

• Use room-temperature water.

Soil

• Use a loose, well-aerated potting mix with organic matter for tropical plants.

• Monsteras and philodendrons like a chunky aroid mix (potting soil + orchid bark + perlite).

Temperature & Humidity

• Thrive in 65–80°F (18–27°C).

• Keep away from cold drafts or heating vents.

• Increase humidity with a pebble tray, humidifier, or grouping plants.

Fertilizer

• During spring and summer, feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer every 4–6 weeks.

• Stop fertilizing in late fall and winter when growth slows.

🌸 Flowering Succulents & Special Varieties

(Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, Adenium obesum, Desert Rose)

Light

• Require bright, direct sunlight to bloom well.

• Indoors, choose the sunniest window.

Water

• Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry.

• During flowering season, keep evenly moist but not wet.

Temperature

• Best in 70–85°F (21–29°C); avoid temperatures below 50°F (10°C).

Fertilizer

• Use a bloom-boosting fertilizer (higher in phosphorus) during the active flowering season.