How to Grow Succulents in Georgia

Succulents have thick leaves and stems that hold water. The ability to hold water makes them drought tolerant, especially during the hot summer months in Georgia. Succulents grow well in sun and partial-sun conditions, as long as the soil is well draining. You may need to move container-grown succulents to an area with overhead protection, or indoors, during the moist spring and fall months that are common in some areas of Georgia.

Succulent potting soil
Planting container
Drill (optional)

Instructions

- 1
  Add potting soil designed for succulents into a planting container with bottom drainage holes or in a section of rock garden. Drill four or five 1/2-inch holes into the container bottom if none are present.
- 2
  Remove the succulent from the nursery container and plant it into the container or rock garden at the same depth it was previously growing. Plant multiple types of succulents into the container or area to provide the garden with height and color.
- 3
  Moisten the soil with water until it reaches the consistency of a damp sponge. Provide water to the succulents once the soil begins to dry out. Avoid creating a wet soil environment that may promote root rot in the plants.
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  Set container succulents in a dry, sunny area. Move the containers to a protected area during periods of excessive rainfall in Georgia to prevent too much moisture in the soil. The soil in rock gardens drains quickly, and does not require as much concern about excessive rainfall.
- 5
  Move the succulent containers indoors during the winter months. Place the containers in a sunny area and allow the soil to dry out before providing water.

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