idea chic

Your succulents found at Idea Chic have been planted in a unique container suitable for younger succulents, Hens and Chicks. A time will come when you may decide to change pots or propagate.  These darling succulents are usually planted in containers that don't allow drainage.  We mix a planting soil with course sand so the roots have the best environment to thrive with little watering.  If you choose to replant or propagate as your succulents grow you can create the soil best for your container or outside planting. Most advice calls for a cactus soil or homemade mix of course...

By propagating succulents you can fix mistakes or divide growth to expand your collection. Sometimes a stem falls off or your succulents could start growing leggy stems. Propagating succulents, like regrowing other plants and vegetables from themselves is very rewarding when you see the new growth! With succulents you can take healthy stems and wiggle off to gently separate from the stem. Clean shears should be used to get a nice trim or for cutting down stems getting to long (leggy). By the way, usually succulents become leggy with lack of sunlight. Indirect sunlight is best for healthy succulents.  A...