Care guide for your Gardnbox
Congratulations! You are the proud owner of a Gardnbox
Maintaining your Gardnbox should be relatively easy, as succulent plants tend to be quite low maintenance. To help you offer your new garden all of the love it needs to prosper, here are a few care tips:
Where should I place my Gardnbox?
Place your Gardnbox in a well-lit area, but try to avoid placing it in direct sunlight – succulents love sun, but they can easily get sunburnt if they are placed in strong, direct sunlight.
How often should I water my Gardnbox?
Water your Gardnbox only once every 7-10 days, when the dirt is dry.
Use the piper that comes in your kit to water your Gardnbox, and apply water inly at the stems of the plants.
Take note that there is a big difference between letting the soil dry out and letting the soil dry up. The soil in your garden should be dry to the touch when you water it. But if you wait until the soil has pulled away from the sides of the box, you will have waited too long!
Did you know…
You are more likely to harm your plants by overwatering than by underwatering?
If they receive too much water, the roots may rot.
What do I do when my garden outgrows its box?
As much as we love our beautiful garden boxes, it is inevitable that the plants in your garden will eventually outgrow their box. When this happens, they will need to be transferred to a new container with a proper drainage system if they are to survive and thrive.
Learn your succulent’s signals
Succulents are naturally expressive plants that send important signals to their carers about their health and happiness. And although they are relatively low-maintenance plants, that doesn’t mean they are no-maintenance ones! There are a few important things that all succulents require to stay happy and healthy.
If something seems off with your GardnBox, take a few minutes to review the list of signals below and see how you might be able to help make your succulents happy again.
- If you notice your plants are stretching or are leggy, with large spaces between the leaves…
They are unhappy with the amount of light they are receiving and are reaching for more sun! Offer them a new space with lots of bright light and only a little shade. Remember – these plants have evolved to grow in hot, arid conditions (like a desert) so as a general rule the more light they get, the happier they’ll be.
- If you notice the leaves of your plant are scorched, or have black or brown spots…
Your plant may have gotten sunburnt, or be getting a bit too much direct sun. It might be best to move it to a place where it will receive less direct sunlight (though still a good deal of light). You can also put it in a shadier spot for a few hours during the afternoon, when the sun is at its strongest.
- If you notice the leaves of your plant are mushy or translucent…
Your plant is probably getting too much water. Stop watering it for a bit, and make sure that you let the soil completely dry between waterings. Succulent plants store water in their leaves and stems, so even if it seems like you haven’t watered them in a while, they are still getting the moisture they need.
- If you notice that the leaves on your plant are droopy…
Your plant may need some water. Give it a good drink (just enough water to soak the soil), and then let the soil dry completely before watering again.
- If you notice that the colour of your succulent has changed…
Your plant may be feeling stressed by its environment or living conditions. Offer it a more brightly lit space and cut back on waterings if the soil is still wet. Once you relieve some of the stress on the plant, it should gradually return to its normal colour.
The plants will eventually outgrow the box, when that happens the plants need to be transferred to a a pot with a drainage system. for further information, please contact us at info@gardnbox.com