(Part 3) Top products from r/succulents

I can recommend the grow light I own, this 300W one, I love it to death honestly. I will warn you that the goose neck growlights also found on Amazon are not very powerful at all, they're usually what first comes up when you search for them so they're often bought. But many people on this subreddit don't recommend them because they're so weak. These types of bulbs (and these ones) will also work but usually need multiple pointed on the plants to achieve good results, a reflector/deflector usually helps with the bulbs, too. These lights also work very well but are rather large and work better for a bigger collection. Succulents can handle heat, not like super excessive but they will be fine in like even the 100's F as long as they're not being burnt to a crisp from the sun. It will just dry their soil out faster which isn't a bad thing honestly!

If you do move them outside make sure it's in the shade for the entire day, putting them into more intense light suddenly can burn them. They need to be introduced to more light gradually so they can become used to it slowly. This usually means an hour or two max in gentle morning sun before they're moved to a shadier place for the rest of the day and letting them get used to that schedule and amount of light for a few days before increasing the amount of light they receive and again letting them adjust to the new increase. It can be quite a hassle and there's much less need for it when putting them under growlights I've found, they don't burn they just get stress color very very fast. But even being out in the shade outside 24/7 will be much brighter than indoors even if it's still not enough light for them.

They will definitely feel loose, that's totally normal. Once they establish their roots into the soil better they'll be much sturdier. For now if you need to hold them up with stakes or some rocks around the base of the stems to keep them from falling out or being wobbly that's totally okay. They should feel more secure after their first watering but will still be somewhat wobbly.

Welcome! Happy to help :)

I only buy pots with drainage. I always see nice pots at nurseries and whatnot but they're always out of my price range, so for now I pretty much only buy online unless I'm getting cheapo terra cotta from Home Depot. Here are some of the ones I've gotten online:

Set of five bowl shaped ones. There's another listing I saw for the same ones that come with trays but that option was more expensive

Set of five super tiny ones that I'm using for some tiny ones that I've propagated before they move on to bigger pots eventually

This one is also tiny but works well for things like small echeverias and cuttings that will also eventually sized up into a bigger pot

This one and this one are the ones I have from this page. Prices on many of these pots seem to fluctuate a lot so they were quite a bit cheaper when I got them to what they're charging now, but I have seen them listed on ebay and whatnot as well. Probably makes more sense to buy the set if you like them and you'll use em all.

Home Depot has a few options for cheap glazed pots. I have a plain grey one from there that was about $5-6 I think.

I also have this one from ebay and it seems to be relatively common as I've seen it quite a bit on this subreddit, but I wouldn't recommend it or anything similar for succulents. I overlooked when purchasing it that the drainage hole isn't in the middle of the pot on the bottom but rather off to the side, plus the tray doesn't come off of the pot so the whole drainage situation isn't great. It's a pain to water the plant that I have in that pot as I have to constantly tip the pot to get the water to get out of the saucer.

Hope this helped in some way. Honestly if I had more money I would probably be getting all of my pots from nurseries and etsy but these will have to do for the time being!

As someone who's considered this before, here's what I'd generally plan for:

Get a square light like this.

Work the top shelf to be on top of the lights with a slot for the light to slide into.

Look at the light distribution from the top down. Maybe it's just using that light on the top shelf, having high-light plants directly beneath, and low light plants on the second row beneath. This could be better done if the first shelf is made of acrylic or glass.

Adjust accordingly. Like I said, I've never actually done this. Set up in a window you might have plenty of light without a grow light at all, or maybe you even need an array on each shelf! It would be easier to tell by the plants as well. An Echeveria would like being directly below that array, but a Haworthia or Kalanchoe might like a degree of separation.


Hope I was of some help! Always here if you have other questions!

No, not a problem. I'm more then happy to help.

So, if they are freshly picked or fell, let them dry first for at least a week in the shade.

Then, put them in a spot where the sun doesn't hit but it does get the warmth of it, soil that doesn't retain too much water, and mist them over once then inspect to make sure they all received some and mist lighter a second time. do this once maybe every 2 day now that its winter in the morning. if it rained i would skip it.
Now during summer what i did was mist in the morning then once in the evening if it was really hot out that day. .

Oh, also there's this succulent feed by Miracle-Gro, put one or two pumps into a mist bottle and mist them once every 2 days, but only during summer and spring. it worked for me really well and it gave them a boost. get it at home depot because its only like $3 there.

I've been browsing the grow light thread and thinking about getting more succulents before winter, and would like some input on which setup seems better or if you would recommend something else entirely. This adjustable growlight which has a gooseneck and clip (also comes with option for timer) or this bulb and this clamp light? I currently don't have many succulents at all (which obviously can change) so I don't need the light to cover a huge area. Should I set up a specific area to do this with shelving etc (please recommend if so) or is on top of a cedar chest on trays fine?

I'm pretty new to this and appreciate any advice I can get here.

I bought a 3-tiered shelf and two growlights (2ft T5 24W 2000 lumen). The kit is great and came with everything needed to hang it easily on the shelf. This setup is in my sunroom which gets direct sunlight part of the day and a lot of bright indirect sunlight the rest of the day. Regardless my plants become etiolated if not directly by the window. Also all the colorful succulents I got have reverted back to green which I hope I can fix by incorporating grow lights.

My question is should I use two growlights or is one 2ft bulb enough for the shelf which is roughly 1ft x2ft? Also should I lower the amount of time I have the grow lights on since this room gets natural light? Please let me know if I should change anything. Thank you!

Hello! As another succ-loving college student, I invested in a couple of grow lights for my friends. I have this one and this one on roughly 9-10 plants. No etiolation, stress coloring, and they don't get hot to the touch (slightly warm, but that is to be expected).

I leave them on anywhere from 12-16 hours a day and my plants love them! The're a very vivid purple, fair warning. Alternatively, there is the grow light/winter thread that might be helpful to you. =)

Here's the Amazon listing. It had super good reviews and these guys exceeded my expectations!

Pack of 8 Live Mini Exotic Lithops Plant Seedlings Perfect for Lithops Starter Great Terrarium Addition FY2017 Seedlings (Pack of 8 Seedlings) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CKWZCPR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jLxMBb2F4AQMR

Amazon! This was my first time ordering any plant online and was super paranoid about purchasing from a third party Amazon seller but everything about it went fantastically. Nicely packaged, good variety (as you can see), and it came with some little decorative ladybugs and a few extra seedlings, a handwritten note, and some care instructions.

I use to have LED lights (90W LED grow light, 2 inches above my cactus) and they were pretty happy, except the pinkish blue color really hurts my eye and make my room like Christmas year round. I switched to a 125W CFL and a 4x 24w T5HO (both around 10000lm, 2-3 inches above the plant). so far I couldn't tell the difference other than a couple dollar more in power bill and a lot more pleasant light.

none of my cactus etiolated under those lights yet (4 months under LED and 2 under CFL/T5HO) so far I like the CFL better because I can upgrade it to a 200w/switch the spectrem to red easily to induce flower. but that sum up all the experience I have with lights, hopefully it helps

Yes they do!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CKWZCPR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yCjyBb906B494

I’ve ordered from this seller twice and have had great variety and perfect little lithops each time. I recommend them to everybody!

I always recommend that houseplant and cannabis gardeners keep spinosad (Saccharopolyspora spinosa) on hand as it is non-toxic, safe for consumable plants, and effective against aphids, caterpillars, leaf hoppers, leaf miners, mites, soft-bodied scale, thrips, etc. I also recommend an 8 week systemic to prevent most of the pests listed from coming back (spider mites excluded.) The systemic is only rated for non-consumable plants and will need to be reapplied every eight weeks.

I’d say 2:1 perlite:miracle grow cactus mix for my Haworthias. I honestly just kinda winged(wung?) it and I think maybe I have too much perlite and that’s why roots are taking ages. But definitely heavier on perlite for them. here is the one I have and honestly the only reason I have it still is for rerooting, and I don’t even know if I’m imagining things or it actually be like that 😂

Here's a small something I pruchased for watering my succulents.

Mkono 2 Pack Plant Flower Succulent Watering Bottle Plastic Bend Mouth Watering Cans Squeeze Bottle--250ML and 500ML https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016F0F0Q2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.mOWzbBYSHS45

Congrats on your first! Youll probabaly find yourself adding to the collection regularly. XD

Is your little one in good gritty well-draining soil?
Does your pot have drainage holes?

I have to keep my collection in cabinets so my roommate's cat doesn't destroy every single plant. I found both of them off craigslist - the taller one is a now discontinued Ikea cabinet and the other seems like it was made to be a plant center.

https://imgur.com/a/dmwK8

The two clip lights I have are here and I'm debating on getting a third for the metal cabinet on the other side. Right now I just move pots around when it looks like a beeb isn't getting enough of that sweet, sweet light.

I also am on the wrong side of duplex and have no south-facing windows so lights were a must. Metal cabinet is on a north-facing and Ikea cabinet is on an east-facing and it's just not enough for Ohio winters.

Everyone seems happy so far! I brought them in at the beginning of October because squirrels kept jacking up my pots and knocking them down so they've had time to adjust.

The big one is about the size of a quarter (~2.5cm) in diameter, and the smaller guys are about the size of a dime (~2cm).

If they're already etiolated, I was thinking I should get this desk grow light to keep them happy. I am assuming the ones on the right are growing slower since they're right next to each other, but not sure if they're too young to separate :) Feedback would be amazing!

I just recently brought all of my plants in for winter and upgraded my light setup to 4 T5 fluorescent bulbs at 6500 kelvins. Does this look like an appropriate height to keep it above the plants? The jade is about 3 inches from the bulbs so I'm a little worried about damage. I've been thinking about moving the jade to another window and just lowering lights closer to the rest of the plants. Also any advice on how long to keep them under lighting every day would be useful!

https://i.imgur.com/C8Vt1YJ.jpg

Just in case anyone was curious where I got this setup. It feels very sturdy and I'm definitely glad I bought it. I'd just recommend buying longer chains to hang it since the ones they provide are pretty short.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HEYCRI8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You may just have to treat everything to be safe. This is the systemic I use. It’s a concentrate that you mix in with water and water with. Being as succulents don’t need to be overwatered, it’s best used as a preventative. As topicals go, I’ve been using neem oil, as it has fungicidal properties. I do have a few plants I’ve been treating with Grey mold. Most of the seem to be pulling through.

I seem to have done it. I used this stuff, sprayed on the leaves and soil surface. I applied it twice, about three weeks between treatments (I don't think I soaked the soil quite enough the first time). Had a huge infestation before, but it's been three months since treatment and I haven't seen any sign of mealies since, and my plants visibly recovered very quickly.

I wish I'd done it a year earlier. I lost some pretty cool plants to mealy bugs before I went nuclear.

Sure! Here is a dual bar light type and a circle type. Here's also a more low profile type you can clamp to the shelf above: top down light.. With any of these, for ease of use I recommend getting an outlet timer, takes a lot of the hassle/worry out of making sure your babies get enough sun: outlet timer. Hope this helps!

Buy these three things below to get you through the winter (or all year)! I've used these for a few months now on a 16-hour timer and all my cacti and succulents have thrived.

• Lights: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079BD5CG7/
  
• Timer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LPSGBZS/
  
• Mounting Tape: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009NP1OBC/
  
  You could quickly and easily install these on your shelves. The only concern I would have is the angle of the shelves. The sides of the plants on the back of the shelves would get more direct light, so just be sure to rotate your plants every week.
  
  p..s that is a great looking setup!

These are the lights I️ use.
This is the light that I️ like best. $30 from Amazon. It doesn’t put off very much heat.
This is the one that is not so good. $25 from Amazon.

I use this mix: https://www.amazon.com/Quarts-Bonsai-Succulent-Cactus-Gritty/dp/B0194E9RW4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524862302&sr=8-1&keywords=bonzai+jack

It is pricey, so I mix a little cactus/succulent soil into it(just the regular bagged kind that's cheap) to make it last.

Using this grow light 16 hours a day(it also goes over a few other plants): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074SG33M2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You can probably find a better value grow light honestly. The reason I got it was because my husband was tired of the pink lights in our living room, and I didn't want to deal with getting too into other types of setups. This one is unobtrusive and pleasing to the eye.

Here is my current (year-round) setup! I moved into a new apartment with only north and west facing windows, and nothing was getting enough light. So recently I upgraded my setup.

• [Shelf] (https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-Shelf-Shelving-Unit-Chrome/dp/B01M0XLTT5)
  
  
• Lights
  
  
• Timer
  
  I have the lights on for about 12 hours a day.
  
  I used to have a clamp lamp with CFL, and that worked for a bit, but I was trying to squeeze too many plants under it so they started to get etiolated. In comparison, these lights are amazing. You can see that some of the plants were etiolated but are now growing compactly!

Amazon. It came with a tray and the individual hexes fit together perfectly. You can get a smaller, I think 4 hex version?

This is the one I got

I used this. u/TheLittleKicks recommended this, and I have it on the way, but the shipping is taking longer than I’d like to leave my plants untreated. I also bought some neem oil for spot treatments and also to just have on hand

That is actually a REALLY fair point. I wouldn't have considered that it was likely damage from before the reviewer got the light. Once I figure out the lighting situation and my plants start to normalize I do plan to behead them all and start over in smaller pots. I have them all crowded into two large pots and really want to separate them all into their own pots. I can't even remember now why I thought it would be a good idea to put them all into larger pots. I think I will buy one of the Root Farm lights when we get paid Friday. Hopefully I can get it to hang from the shelves alright until I get all mine repotted since their pots are somewhat tall. Is this the same one you have?

I have the following setup:

• Amazon 3-shelf Shelving Unit
  
• Hydrofarm Agrobrite T5 2ft 4 tube Grow Light for the top shelf
  
• DuroLux T5 2ft 2 tube Grow Light for the bottom shelf
  
  My succulents are in terra cotta pots on the shelves, but the light is strong enough to cover a number of other non-succulent plants in the surrounding area that are fine with indirect lighting. The lights supplement sunlight from a north facing window.

Then there's also this style that seems a bit less heavy duty: https://www.amazon.com/Shengsite-Hydroponics-Germination-Vegetative-Flowering/dp/B072HNNSFZ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1537233151&sr=8-4&keywords=indoor+plant+light

Thanks again for taking the time, I'd really love a "Yes, get X or Y light and you'll be all set" if that's even possible to gauge hahah

Amazon It's really quite small so eventually they'll need to be moved (if I don't kill them before that, lol), but it works perfectly for now.

Edit: fixed link

here's the US Amazon link

I am adding this to my wish list! So cute!

Not with an LED grow lamp. They run nice and cool and do not take up too much energy. I run mine for about 15 hours a day. I'm using this one I purchased on Amazon: Root Farm 10101-10135-1... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074SG33M2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

A Fluorowing by Hydrofarm, and a timer that follows the date's standard sunrise/sunset times.

It seems to be working well, the plants appear to be enjoying it, so hopefully they handle winter well with that level of exposure.

I am late in the game for grow lights. I have read just about every thread on grow lights and I just want to make sure that this setup will be okay.

• My succulents will be on 2 metal wire shelves that is 4’ long (the basic shelves from Home Depot).
  
• I read that you can buy a T8 fixture and then buy an adapter to change it to fit T5 bulbs.
  
  I’m thinking of buying 4 of these (2 on each shelf) fixtures: Shop Fixture
  
  And these T5 HO bulbs: Vivosun Bulbs
  
  Would this work for my 2 metal shelves?
  
  Or .... go with these and put 4 on each shelf? Barrina T5 LEDs
  

I have a few, I started out with smaller feit LED bars (2ft) and after upgrading to a 4ft shelving unit I now have two 4ft t5 fluorescent units! I am finding it easier to get enough light out of the those, the LEDs need to be very close to the plants. The downside is that the t5 produces a lot of heat so need to make sure ventilation is good or it gets humid.

Here is the link to the t5 unit: https://www.amazon.com/4lamps-DL844s-Fluorescent-Hydroponic-Fixture/dp/B00HEYCRI8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1478289944&sr=8-5&keywords=t5+grow+light

I would think one of these should be pretty good for 40 plants.

https://www.amazon.com/4lamps-DL844s-Fluorescent-Hydroponic-Fixture/dp/B00HEYCRI8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487633410&sr=8-1&keywords=grow+light+t5

Never would have trusted Amazon for this, but someone else posted a couple weeks back with success so I had to see for myself:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CKWZCPR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-nzVBbZCECM9R

Thanks!


It’s called “Root Farm” and can be found here on Amazon: Root Farm 10101-10135-1 All-Purpose LED Grow Light, 45W - Broad Spectrum Grow Lamp, for Indoor Hydroponic Plants, Energy Efficient https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074SG33M2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8j2YCb4E9WNNJ

Its expensive, but works like a dream, and you can raise and lower it as needed. My one complaint is that it doesn’t come with an automatic timer, so you have to plug and unplug it every dag.

Thanks! I got them off Amazon (shocking lol).
Here’s the link! $25 for each.

https://www.amazon.com/AMAZINGCATS-Upgraded-Spectrum-Adjustable-Gooseneck/dp/B078SRT9CY/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1542067682&sr=8-13&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=grow+lights+for+indoor+plants

Here's a close up of the plant! It doesn't look fuzzy in the middle though.

As far as sunlight goes - I live in the Pacific NW so we don't get much sunshine/light, especially during the winter months. I have them in my room right now and actually got this light for it. I have a timer that leaves it on for about 5 hours a day, do you think it'll be a problem for that darker plant?

Thanks for all your help!!

Thanks! They are from Amazon, and they come with drainage holes and little mesh screens included.

T4U 2.5 Inch Ceramic Ice Crack Zisha Serial succulent Plant Pot/Cactus Plant Pot Flower Pot/Container/Planter Full colors Package 1 Pack of 6

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E5ERG1W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_m7WQqF1p1 9Ong

T4U 2.5 Inch Ceramic Ice Crack Zisha Raised Serial succulent Plant Pot/Cactus Plant Pot Flower Pot/Container/Planter Full colors Package 1 Pack of 6

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HEBNFTK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_qwSho4y3y22bx

I just bought these and they allow me to do all of that: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016F0F0Q2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
But a free sriracha bottle is hard to beat

Amazon. I have the ones that are just a square with the pink/blue/white lights. Works like a charm. No etoliation over an Illinois winter that won't end. I only have them on 12 hours a day.

These guys? https://www.amazon.com/Barrina-Integrated-Fixture-Utility-Electric/dp/B07DNPL2VC/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Barrina%2BLED%2BT5&qid=1554527148&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1

How long have you been using them? You're plants seem to have very nice color.

Thank you! This is my light!

This is the light I got, since I saw quite a few Redditors using it and it was pretty cheap compared to other lights I’ve seen 😅. I’m just worried because the other leaves are pretty far and low, but as the leaves get closer to the center they start to go up.

Hey, i wanted to make sure we were talking about the same product?

I checked the label and it says its .5-1-1

Sure thing! I used this and I keep it just a few inches above the plants. Around 5-6” above them.

60-watt incandescent equiv is a 13-15 watt bulb = 800 lumens. Those are meant to replace bulbs for home lighting use. Something like this is a true 125w CFL and is rated at 7000 lumens to give you an idea at how much more light output grow lights have. https://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-FLCDG125D-Fluorowing-Compact-Fluorescent/dp/B001UV6P9I/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1482898412&sr=8-4&keywords=cfl+grow+light.

You might also search for PLL or T5HO in this sub, especially if you plan to have a lot of plants.

I'm thinking about ordering off of amazon. Do you think this one works?

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if they're long shelves most people just get a long hanging thing and put 2-4 T5 bulbs in it.

https://www.amazon.com/4lamps-DL844s-Fluorescent-Hydroponic-Fixture/dp/B00HEYCRI8

This for example. You can get 1,2, or 4 bulb fixtures, and in lengths of 2 or 4 feet. Can find at any big box store, or online for not too bad. then just buy some daylight bulbs for them.

If you want more of a Square format, you can buy 1000-1200 watt LED's that will do a 3x3 or 4x4 foot area for between $40-60.

If you don't have many plants you can always scale down for smaller options in both.

Check this out at Amazon.com
VIVOSUN Durable Waterproof Seedling Heat Mat Warm Hydroponic Heating Pad 10" x 20.75" MET Standard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P7U259C?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I have it just in some boring old planter soil. Should i order this substrate you speak of? like [this?] (https://www.amazon.com/Pre-Mixed-Succulent-Cactus-Soil-Draining/dp/B073Z5JFSZ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=PG4A3G66DU3U&keywords=succulent+substrate&qid=1550728910&s=gateway&sprefix=succulent+sub%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-2)

Amazon:

T4U 2.5 Inch Ceramic Ice Crack Zisha Serial succulent Plant Pot/Cactus Plant Pot Flower Pot/Container/Planter Full colors Package 1 Pack of 6 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E5ERG1W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WWy3Bb9P4G9JS

I bought the "Bonide (BND951) - Systemic House Plant Insect Control, 0.22% Imidacloprid Insecticide" off Amazon. I was kind of annoyed because the container came half-empty, but the product itself worked well. I just scooped out a tiny bit with a plastic spoon and mixed it into dry soil before watering. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BX1HKI/

I use this product at half-strength. If you're dealing with an ongoing issue you'll want to use it once a month until it clears. I actually only needed to use it once to get rid of a mild mealybug infestation alongside a weird fungal issue. Keep in mind it is systemic so as someone else pointed out you'll want to be mindful of your use if your plants are outdoors. Of course if your succulents are indoors that doesn't really matter though.

This is what I have been using - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CE7CTGY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You could use this

Lola prefers this one: Growstar 45W LED Grow Light UV IR Full Spectrum LED Grow Bulb for Indoor Plants Hydroponic Greenhouse Plant Seedling Flowers (45W 225 LEDs) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYOL5QU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zExACbJTZJ26V

I bought this light on sale for $25 based on the recommendation of several others on this sub

https://www.amazon.com/Shengsite-Hydroponics-Germination-Vegetative-Flowering/dp/B072HNNSFZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1538454662&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=led+grow+light+50w&dpPl=1&dpID=51NUmHO0pqL&ref=plSrch

It has a clamp. I got this. I think the ceiling ones are higher quality and longer lasting, but there’s nowhere for me to put one of those.

looking to get started with:

these succulents

this pot

and this mix

any suggestions, concerns etc?

From what I've seen, most people here us a mix of cactus soil and a gritty mix or rocks I use this gritty mix

As for watering, let the soil dry completely before watering

Any one with experience with grow lights. With this led light.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078SRT9CY/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1520898443&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=led+grow+lights&dpPl=1&dpID=41884PSlm%2BL&ref=plSrch

How do I figure how many plants I can have under it? Also it's says 18 w but is that 18w each or 18w per head?

Bought this grow light https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078SRT9CY

How close to the succulents should I keep the light sticks?

I have these two grow lights: Ferry Morse and DuroLux

No heat may but was looking into getting this one

Hex Pots
, Square Pot

And the small round ones are just recycled K-Cup pods!

Be warned, though; the bamboo trays will rot if you let excess water pool and sit...^I'm^totally^not^speaking^from^personal^experience...

Yeah I can see that being a problem. I have put small decorative pebbles on the top and stops the soil being disturbed. I also use this to water too https://www.amazon.com/Mkono-Succulent-Watering-Plastic-Bottle-250ML/dp/B016F0F0Q2

You'd need to supply a grow light. You can get a cheap timer and set it to only turn on after work hours so you don't get a headache from the light (though I set mine to turn on 5 minutes before I leave for the day so I know it's working, the cleaning staff have accidentally knocked it out of it's socket when vacuuming once or twice)

These are what I use
Timer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LPSGBZS/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Light: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N9OR7OZ/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1

yeah that's all about what i expected. thank you for the tips! I've read as many articles as my panic-induced state could find so i think i have a small idea of what I'm doing.

this is the mix i bought because it was about all i needed and what i could afford. it occurs to me i did not even check if this would be a good choice for my specific plant, because i was panicking and knew I'd need new soil asap. is this even a good choice? im nervously skeptical. if not it's whatever, but i might have a difficult time finding what i need in my area. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073Z5JFSZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zguyCbWN5JV0C

I've been battling with fungus gnats for quite some time now and I've finally gotten to the point where I only see one or two a day. I had no luck with Apple Cidar vinegar or potatoes. What has worked best for me is using the yellow sticky traps near the soil to kill the adults and putting bonide ([this](Bonide Product 951 Systemic House Plant Insect Control 8 Oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BX1HKI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3ltkyb7DSK6QY) product) in the soil of all my plants to kill the larvae. I also try to water carefully so my soil doesn't stay wet for very long (fungus gnats thrive in wet soils). Hope this helps and you get rid of them soon. They are annoying little buggers for sure.

Been following this sub for a while, finally pulled the trigger on some plants. I ordered five succulents online in January, and they arrived in pretty bad condition. These are my first succulents, and I seem to be having trouble bringing two of them them back to life:

• The vendor didn't send identification, but here are the photos. I took the first one in January when I repotted them, the rest were taken today.
  
• Drainage: Large hole in the bottom of each pot.
  
• Potting Medium
  
• Water: I water when the soil is completely dry (maybe once every 8-9 days). I will give them a complete soak until water drains out of the base of the pot. I live in a semi-arid climate type, so it's typically very dry in my apartment. The average humidity is around 40%.
  
• They sit by a west-facing window all day. Indirect sunlight during the morning, direct sunlight in the afternoon and evening.
  
• History: Ordered online in January, and they were pretty banged up from shipping. I repotted them after about a week.
  
• Rot: I've read through the entire wiki, and I still have no idea. The succulent in the blue pot has been shriveling up and losing leaves/stems consistently. It's down to just a few small leaves and I don't know what else I can do with it. There is no smell, and it's not squishy or gross, it just seems really dry. Could this one need more water than the others? The one in the green pot looks just as sad. It came in with black spots and shriveled leaves, but again, no smell or ooze. The stem on this one seems to be ok, but the leaves have been shriveling up and falling off since I got it.

Thank you for the help!

Is there any particular size I need for a drainage hole? This pot states it has a small drainage hole and I don't know if it needs to be bigger. And vaguely related, is fertilizer super necessary? If so, is something like this okay or do I need to go better?

I watered it the day I got it (two days ago now), but now it looks even unhappier and I can't tell if it's a lack of water (or even too much water) or the lack of good light. (Picture) Some of the worse off leaves are definitely wrinkled/dying(?) now.

I'm debating what to do about the lack of light since I'll only have 1-2 plants and I don't know if it's worth the space/effort to get a lamp, but I don't want to just let it die either.

Sorry for all the silly questions, I have no idea what I'm doing.