What’s the Best Water for Succulents?

What’s the Best Water for Succulents?

When it comes to caring for plants, water is king. It’s the stuff of life and one of the biggest day-to-day influences we have on the health of our plants.

Because we irrigate them so often, if we use the wrong kind of water, it can have a major impact on whether our plants thrive or fail.

Some plants are extremely tolerant and will make do with whatever type of moisture you give them. Others are super picky and need just the right kind of water to thrive.

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Succulents fall somewhere in the middle. The wrong kind can lead to stunted growth or discoloration, but it probably won’t kill your plant.

Still, we want robust growth and pretty colors, right?

So, to help you figure out the right kind of water for your succulents, here’s what we’re going to discuss:

Get out that watering can, and let’s begin by figuring out what succulents prefer in their natural habitat.

In nature, all succulents have evolved to have thick, fleshy leaves that serve the purpose of storing moisture.

This allows them to survive unpredictable rainfall patterns. The more established a plant is, the longer it can survive without moisture.

But these plants have not adapted to survive when there is an overabundance of moisture.

These plants access moisture in several ways. The first is, of course, rain falling on the leaves.

They can also absorb dew that forms on the foliage. Then, the roots take up moisture that exists underground or enters the soil after rainfall.

Succulent lovers joke that if you’re wondering if it’s time to irrigate, it isn’t.

But I learned a handy tip