#105 Watering succulents based on SCIENCE, and busting some MYTHS!
Channel: Cerriscapades
Date: 2019-02-10

LET'S PLANT! 
EP 105 - Watering succulents based on SCIENCE, and busting some MYTHS!

Watering. It’s a topic that sounds simple in theory but is a cause of confusion and even stress for some. It should be a relaxing activity, think of it a bit like bonding with your plants. But it’s hard to think that way when plants die from underwatering, and more often than not, overwatering.

If you haven't seen it yet, I would suggest watching Sheilah of Succulent Fame's video on watering as a primer.
https://youtu.be/AaAjV3Si7is

In this episode, we explore the facts surrounding succulents and watering. There's a lot of things to go through so I have it in an FAQ format.

About the myth of putting gravel at the bottom of pots to improve drainage, read this:
https://edmontonjournal.com/life/homes/gardening/garden-hits-myths-can-rocks-really-aid-soil-drainage

Hopefully this will demystify a lot of confusion about the mechanics behind watering and how succulents use water. Because I believe than understanding how the underlying mechanisms work will help you make a lot of sense about why certain things happen, and how to manipulate things to your advantage.

Title and ending music:
"Open Those Bright Eyes"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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