Fleshy-leaved succulents are easy to grow and maintain. As they naturally grow in harsh environments, these plants can grow well in most types of soils and do not require constant care. Plants like aloes, kalanchoes, sedums, sempervivums, and echeverias fall under the category of succulents. One of the most popular ways to grow succulents is in nursery pots. When gardening with nursery pots, it is vital for gardeners to keep a few things in mind to obtain healthy plants, bright colors, and full foliage of succulent plants.

Excellent Drainage for the Porous Soil

While succulents are relatively easy to grow, they require their nursery pots to have ample drainage. The reason is that succulents like cacti grow well in porous soils that drain well. Instead of carving out holes, it is more convenient to use nursery pots like the 7 Liter Drainage Collection Pot. With 5 center holes and 18 side holes, it allows 100% drainage collection. The long legs of the pot further facilitate this function.

Nursery Pots

As the plants need a highly porous soil, gardeners should expect a lot of water along with some soil to come out of the drainage holes. If the containers are placed outside, the drainage will not pose an issue. However, in a greenhouse, the gardener will have to install a plastic gutter for drainage collection pot to avoid making a mess each time they water the plant. The narrow gutters are also easier to clean because they do not allow the formation of clots of dirt or leaves that can clog them.

Size of the Nursery Pots Can Vary

Succulent plants do not have extensive root systems. They usually have small root systems that make them ideal candidates for nursery pots of all sizes. They may use pots as big as the 10 Liter Square Pot, or as small as the 3 Liter Square Pot. While the smaller ones are usually used to grow one succulent plant species, the larger ones are used to plant a colorful mix of different types of succulent plants. This lends an aesthetic appeal to it and makes the whole plant arrangement more attractive.

Ample Air Circulation is Important

Gardening with nursery pots is hugely popular for growing succulents. However, while growing succulents, they should take care that their root systems are getting enough air circulation in the pot. The 8 Liter Square Pot takes care of this need of the plant. It has 32 holes in the center of the pot base that allow air to flow directly to the root mass and encourage oxygen absorption. The long legs of the pot also keep the air flowing. It also comes with a pyramid base. This ingenious design makes it possible for the water to drain out quickly so that the air circulation is not hampered by water saturation near the base.

If there is one thing that succulents despise more than cold weather is soggy soil. Quick air circulation keeps the soil from becoming soggy and prevents the root from spiraling, in turn keeping the succulent healthy.

Portable Pots for Cold Weather

Succulents can grow easily in the hot weather. However, they are not as good with frost. While the tenacity of each succulent plant species varies, most of them do not grow well under temperatures of 45oF. If a location experiences times of cold weather, then the plants should be brought inside. Gardening with nursery pots is the most convenient way to grow succulents in such locations. Small nursery pots like the 5 Liter Round Pot are best suited for these requirements. They are lightweight, portable and do not take a lot of space indoors.

Final Thoughts

Nursery pots provide the perfect growth environment for the succulents. These plants do not require constant care. Apart from a few essentials, they are fuss-free plants. The gardener must take care that the succulent is kept in the full sun to realize quick and healthy growth. They need 12 hours of light. In warmer weather conditions, the sun provides the necessary light, and in a greenhouse, suitable artificial light is required. It is the sunlight that helps them develop the beautiful foliage colors. Succulents that do not get enough sunlight develop faded colors and distinctly longer stems. They do not require too much water or fertilizers. With these minimal requirements, succulents grow well and gardening with nursery pots makes it even more convenient.

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