🌵 Succulent & Cactus Care Instructions
Light
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Provide bright, direct light for most of the day. A sunny south- or west-facing window is ideal.
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Outdoors, place in a location with full sun to partial shade (depending on species — variegated varieties may need less intense sun to prevent burn).
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Rotate regularly for even growth.
Water
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Follow the “soak and dry” method: water deeply until it drains out the bottom, then allow the soil to dry completely before watering again.
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Water less in winter when the plant is dormant.
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Avoid letting water sit on the leaves to prevent rot.
Soil
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Use a well-draining cactus or succulent mix. You can add perlite or coarse sand to improve drainage.
Temperature & Humidity
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Most succulents thrive in 65–85°F (18–29°C).
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Protect from frost — if you’re in USDA Zones 9–11 they can live outside year-round; otherwise bring indoors in cooler months.
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Low humidity preferred.
Fertilizer
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Use a diluted, balanced cactus fertilizer during active growth (spring and summer) about once every 4–6 weeks.
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Do not fertilize during winter dormancy.
🌿 Tropical Foliage Plant Care Instructions
(Philodendrons, Monsteras, Pothos, Dracaenas, Ferns, etc.)
Light
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Most tropical foliage plants prefer bright, indirect light.
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Avoid harsh direct midday sun to prevent leaf scorch.
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Some can adapt to low light (e.g., snake plants, ZZ plants, philodendrons).
Water
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Keep soil lightly moist but never soggy for humidity-loving plants like ferns.
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For more drought-tolerant tropicals like dracaenas and pothos, allow the top 1–2 inches of soil to dry between waterings.
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Use room-temperature water.
Soil
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Use a loose, well-aerated potting mix with organic matter for tropical plants.
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Monsteras and philodendrons like a chunky aroid mix (potting soil + orchid bark + perlite).
Temperature & Humidity
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Thrive in 65–80°F (18–27°C).
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Keep away from cold drafts or heating vents.
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Increase humidity with a pebble tray, humidifier, or grouping plants.
Fertilizer
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During spring and summer, feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer every 4–6 weeks.
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Stop fertilizing in late fall and winter when growth slows.
🌸 Flowering Succulents & Special Varieties
(Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, Adenium obesum, Desert Rose)
Light
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Require bright, direct sunlight to bloom well.
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Indoors, choose the sunniest window.
Water
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Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry.
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During flowering season, keep evenly moist but not wet.
Temperature
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Best in 70–85°F (21–29°C); avoid temperatures below 50°F (10°C).
Fertilizer
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Use a bloom-boosting fertilizer (higher in phosphorus) during the active flowering season.