It’s okay to keep succulents in pots made from other materials, such as ceramics or plastics, but just be aware that the soil stays wet for longer in these types of pots.
Succulent potting mix is the same thing as cactus potting mix. If you want to make your own succulent potting mix, combine equal parts potting soil, sand, and perlite.
For example, if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, on a window sill in front of a south-facing window is an ideal spot. As long as your zebra plant gets enough sunlight, it can possibly bloom in the late summer to early autumn. Keep in mind that this doesn’t always happen, so don’t get concerned if your succulent never flowers. If you keep your zebra plant in full sun, it could get sunburned. [4] X Expert Source Chai SaechaoPlant Specialist Expert Interview. 20 February 2019. Artificial light is ok to use, if your room lacks windows, just turn on the lights! If your zebra plant starts to develop many dried-out-looking, brown tips, it might be getting too much sun. Try moving it to a more shaded location to remedy this problem.
If you live in a regular 4-season climate, it’s okay to move your succulent outdoors during summer months and bring it back indoors when the temperatures start to drop. There are no special humidity needs for zebra plants.
The soil is dry if you stick your finger in about 1 in (2. 5 cm) deep and don’t feel any moisture. If you have the plant in a really big pot, you can water it every 3-4 weeks, instead. [7] X Expert Source Chai SaechaoPlant Specialist Expert Interview. 20 February 2019. If it gets really hot and dry during the summer where you live, check the soil weekly and water the plant every 7-10 days if the soil is drying out quickly. If you notice yellowy, mushy-looking leaves on your zebra plant, you might be overwatering it. Try watering it less to see if this fixes the problem.
If the soil still shows signs of moisture, wait until it dries out completely to water your succulent. Always err on the side of under-watering your succulents, rather than over-watering them. [9] X Expert Source Chai SaechaoPlant Specialist Expert Interview. 20 February 2019.
Deep, infrequent watering is the key to encouraging healthy succulent growth. It nourishes and hydrates the roots and makes the leaves look nice and plump. Avoid pouring water directly on the succulent because this can cause the leaves to go mushy.
Zebra plants don’t feed heavily, so there’s no need to fertilize them outside of the spring and early summer growing season. A 10-10-10 fertilizer contains 10 % nitrogen, 10 % phosphate, and 10 % potash.
Note that this is mostly for aesthetic purposes and doesn’t affect the growth or health of your succulent at all. However, If the leaf is infected, it may stop the disease from spreading.
Make sure any new pot you use has multiple holes in the bottom, so the soil drains when you water it.
Neem oil is a natural pesticide extracted from the neem tree.
Note that this is totally optional and is just a fun way to grow your succulent collection! Leaving the pups growing beside the original succulent won’t hurt it at all.
