Succulents should be watered only when their soil is completely dry, as they store water in their leaves and are prone to rot if overwatered. The frequency depends on the season, environment, and whether they are indoors or outdoors:
- Spring and Summer (active growing season): Water every 7-10 days outdoors, or about once a week indoors, ensuring the soil dries out between waterings
- Fall and Winter (dormant season): Reduce watering to every 4-6 weeks outdoors, or once a month indoors, since succulents need less moisture when dormant
- Indoor succulents: Typically require watering every 2 to 4 weeks, depending on soil dryness and indoor conditions like light and airflow
- Outdoor succulents: In warm, dry climates, water every 5 to 7 days; in cooler or more humid climates, every 2 to 3 weeks
Use the "soak and dry" method: water thoroughly at the base until water drains from the pot, then wait until the soil is dry before watering again. Avoid watering leaves to prevent rot
. Adjust watering based on pot size, climate, and specific succulent needs. It's safer to underwater than overwater, as succulents can recover from dryness but not from root rot caused by excess moisture
. In summary, check soil moisture regularly and water succulents only when the soil is dry, roughly once a week during growth periods and less frequently during dormancy.
