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Bottom Watering a Succulent: Check What Actually Became Wet

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Drain after the root ball is supplied

Bottom watering is a method of applying water, not a reason to keep a succulent standing in it permanently. Use a container with drainage and inspect whether moisture has reached the root ball rather than assuming any soak has done so evenly.

Lift the pot, allow surplus to escape and check how it dries afterwards. A dense plug and a gritty outer mix may respond differently. The identified plant's growth cycle still determines whether watering is appropriate.

FAQ

Should every succulent be bottom watered?

No. Choose a workable method for the plant and medium; neither bottom nor top watering removes the need to inspect roots.

Source

RHS: Growing houseplant cacti and succulents

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