Viewing post #348333 by tarev

I use coco-lined baskets for some of my succulents. It all depends how fast the plants grow and their growth pattern if its is mounding type or one that grows a long stem or if it is the cascading type.. Just make sure you group succulents with similar watering/lighting needs. I prefer not to mix different types of succulents in a basket..just my personal preference, some types can easily crowd the other.

In our area where it really gets so dry during warmer months, I love being able to douse the plants with water and it drains very fast, that is very important with succulents. You may want to put some Styrofoam peanuts at the bottom so you can make the soil an even shallow depth, since roots of succulents are such shallow growers. Plus too much soil makes the basket too heavy. I am still experimenting too on which succulents look better. One thing for sure, growing them in baskets will require a good trimming every year. Do wait for spring to help the plants adjust better.




Just be prepared though..birds love to steal the coco fiber for their nesting needs