BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine

Bring succulents indoors

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From May through to the end of September, when the risk of frost has passed, I put most of my succulents on display on the table outside the potting shed. They like the open air and look terrific, but by mid-October it is time to take them back into the warm protection of the greenhouse.

This is not just to avoid frost damage or death, but also just as importantl­y to protect them from the winter rains that are so heavy here (and, with climate change, getting heavier). Succulents in general need little or no watering over the winter months. Much more damage can be done by too much water than too little. I only give them a drink if they are drooping visibly – and then just a little. In mid-spring, they can have a good deep drink, to recharge their cells with the water that they can draw upon as they need it.

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Bring succulents under cover this month to avoid winter damage
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Keep succulents in bright light, and space out the pots for good air flow
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