The succulent family includes many different species of plants, including Aeonium and Bryophyllum (broodleaf). These are succulents that store water in their leaves and are therefore excellent at surviving in dry areas.

Thick leaf plants like bright locations

The right location for succulent plants

A location with a lot of light promotes beautiful leaf markings on the thick leaves and vigorous growth. Dry heating air does not bother these plants, but wind and weather damage them quite quickly. If the summer is warm and dry, then your thick leaf is welcome to spend this time in the garden or on the balcony.

Since it is not hardy, put your thick-leafed plant back in the apartment in good time in autumn. However, it should not spend the winter in the heated living room. A cool hibernation at around 12 °C contributes to vigorous growth and flowering.

Water and fertilize succulent plants properly

No matter which type of succulent plant you have chosen, it should only be watered moderately in summer and very little in winter. With some species, it has proven useful to water the thick leaf copiously, to drain excess water thoroughly and then only water again when the soil is slightly dry.

No type of succulent plant tolerates waterlogging, so you should definitely use a very permeable substrate or succulent soil. A mixture of normal potting soil and sand or granules is also suitable. Your succulent plant only needs fertilizer during the warm months.

Grow succulent plants

The propagation of the thick leaf is possible in different ways. For example, you can propagate a rosette succulent (Aeonium arboreum) with head or leaf cuttings. On the other hand, the brood leaf, which is considered non-poisonous, multiplies all by itself, namely through tiny daughter plants on its leaves.

The most important care tips in brief:

  • Water moderately during the growing season
  • water very sparingly in winter
  • choose a warm and above all bright location
  • Give the opportunity for cool winter rest
  • Avoid temperatures below 10 °C

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Most succulent plants can spend the warm season in the garden. However, in this case, protect the plants well from wind and rain.

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