Succulents have their water supplies with them because they store every drop of water they can get hold of in leaves, shoots and roots. Thanks to this ingenious ability, they are wonderfully easy to care for and therefore perfect for displaying decoratively in a glass. You can find out how to properly plant and skilfully care for these bizarre exotic plants here.
How to plant succulents in a glass?
To plant succulents in a glass, you need a glass container, expanded clay, succulent or cactus soil, pebbles or quartz sand and thorn gloves. Lay a drainage layer of expanded clay, fill with moist succulent soil, insert the plants and decorate as desired.
Plants in a glass – a step-by-step guide
From hanging glass balls to terrariums, all glass vessels are suitable for planting succulents. You also provide: expanded clay for drainage, succulent or cactus soil as a substrate, pebbles or quartz sand for decoration. Thorn-proof gloves for handling tough plants. Of course, various succulents should not be missing as the main characters. This is how the planting in the glass is carried out professionally:
- Spread expanded clay balls 1-2 cm high on the ground as drainage
- Pour succulent soil on top and moisten with soft water
- Dig out small planting pits with a spoon or pricking stick
- Unpot each plant and plant it in a hollow
- Press the substrate with a spoon to ensure a good seal to the soil
Finally, you can decorate the succulents in the glass as you wish. With pebbles or quartz sand you can create a lifelike habitat in mini format. The thin layer of inorganic material also prevents the leaves of succulent rosettes from having direct contact with the moist soil and therefore from rotting. In keeping with the current season, add small Easter eggs in spring or give the succulents Christmas glamor with tinsel in winter.
How to properly care for succulents in a glass – tips & tricks
Succulents in glass are just as easy to care for as their counterparts on the windowsill or in the garden. This does not mean that the exotic ornamental plants can completely do without your attention. This is how you properly care for these bizarre pieces of jewelry:
- One week after planting, water for the first time with soft water
- From March to October, water the substrate whenever it is noticeably dry
- Administer liquid succulent fertilizer every 3 to 4 weeks from May to September
Succulents in glass like to spend their winter break in a bright, cool location with temperatures around 15 degrees Celsius. Due to the lower evaporation, watering is rarely or not necessary at all. Regular finger tests show whether there is a need for water or not. The soil should not dry out completely. Succulents do not receive fertilizer during the winter.
Tip
Succulents in glass like to spend the warm season on the sunny balcony. If the plants have the opportunity to enjoy fresh air and direct sun, they produce the longed-for flowers more often than if they were grown indoors all year round. Ideally, the glass container you choose is protected from rain and open on one or two sides for good air circulation.
