How to Choose the Best Pot for your Succulents

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There are a few important factors to consider when choosing a pot for succulents. Many beginning succulent growers miss these and end up with unhealthy succulents. The following tips will help you select the perfect pot for your succulents.

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Drainage!

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Material

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Colors and Textures

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Generally it's best to leave about a half inch of space between your succulents and the edge of the pot or other succulents so they have room to spread and grow.

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Tap the link below for more tips for choosing the right pot for your succulents.

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How to Choose the Best Pot for your Succulents

There are a few important factors to consider when choosing a pot for succulents. Many beginning succulent growers miss these and end up with unhealthy succulents. The following tips will help you select the perfect pot for your succulents.

Drainage!

Drainage!

Material

Material

Colors and Textures

Colors and Textures

Generally it's best to leave about a half inch of space between your succulents and the edge of the pot or other succulents so they have room to spread and grow.

Size considerations

Size considerations

Tap the link below for more tips for choosing the right pot for your succulents.

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