Latin: sucus
Family: Asphodelaceae
Season & Zone Exposure:
Full sun
Timing: the best time to plant outdoor succulents is in the spring and summer,
Starting: Sow seeds very shallowly only a few depths of 1/2 inches.
Growing Outside in hot climates, 6 inches when fully grown.15 Succulent seeds
Step 1: Prepare the Materials You can easily acquire the materials you need from shops that sell gardening supplies or in some DIY shops. For convenience, you can just order them from reliable sellers online. Of course, the first thing you need are the succulent plant seeds. Make sure that they are healthy and have no sign of decay or parasite infestation. Then, buy a shallow planting tray. See to it that the tray has little holes in it. The holes will allow water to drain quickly and these will prevent excess water from stagnating at the base of the container. Succulent plant seeds are very fragile, so ensure that they will not drown from overwatering. Next is the sand where you will plant the succulent seeds. The sand should be free-draining and not treated with any chemical solution like pesticides or perfume. We suggest that you get a kitty litter or horticultural sand. You can even use builder’s sand, which is usually mixed with cement in construction works. The gaps in the small rocks allow the water to drain faster and they let the plant breathe air easily. In addition, the air pockets will let the roots of the plant creep and grow freely. After that, get a shower cap or any thin plastic with little holes. This will serve as a humidity dome for your plant. Succulent seeds will not sprout roots when there is lack of humidity in the air. Lastly, you will need a small clay pot if you want to grow your succulents separately.
Step 2: Put the Sand Into the Tray Spread the sand evenly into the tray. It is strongly advised that you place a thin plastic or use a smooth surface as a base when doing this to prevent the sand from seeping into the holes. Sprinkle water into the sand so that its particles will be held together. You can now remove the plastic base to make the excess water drip.
Step 3: Sprinkle the Seeds. Bring out the succulent plant seeds. Be careful when pouring the seeds into your palm as these are very tiny and the wind may blow and scatter them. Distribute the succulent seeds evenly in the wet sand. Gently tap the seeds into the sand and water mixture. The wet surface will let the seeds stick and prevent the wind from blowing them away.
Step 4: Put the Humidity Dome Cover the tray with the thin layer of plastic with little holes. As mentioned earlier, this will help keep the humidity in the atmosphere of the seeds. After a few days or a couple of weeks, you will notice that tiny plants will begin to grow. That’s an indication for you to remove the humidity dome.
Step 5: Water It : Water your plants as they grow. However, be careful not to submerge them. Just keep the sand around them moist.