My experience growing succulents started with a chicken feeder full of 10+ starts. I had never received a gift so green and adorable. They were among the first casualties. oops. After frying the first batch, I was feeling disappointed. I watched dozens of YouTube videos and read blogs with succulent care tips. I was determined to keep a succulent alive and propagate lush leaves like a plant goddess.

It took me a full year to propagate a healthy succulent leaf. Thankfully, I have learned the power of patience and persistence from dozens and dozens of [unintentionally] sacrificed plants. My succs were severely under-watered, over-sunned, and in the wrong potting environment. I understand the heartache of loving a plant. To death.

For the past 3 years, I have experimented with different types of pots and tinkered with soil composition. I’ve rescued succs infested with bugs and unintentionally killed others. The most important thing to remember about growing succulents and house plants:

Be patient with your plants AND yourself. Trust the process.