The Importance of water

This is a good rule of thumb, but there are exceptions. During extended hot, dry periods one may water twice in one week.Conversely, when it is cool and rainy switch to once every other week for outdoor cacti. Indoor plants should have less variation in watering needs. If the plant is over watered, the stems will also look shriveled, but the soil will be damp. If this is the case, do not give it more water. An over-watered plant will start to turn yellowish, then get more and more mushy and dark reddish-brown like a rotten apple. This is because the cells took in so much water they broke and are now dead and rotting. This usually happens from the ends first. This will continue even after you stop watering too much.

Method: Spray the inside of the terrarium with water from the spray bottle/ squirt water near the roots to moisten the succulent plants lightly. Water the terrarium only when the soil dries out completely to the touch. Keep succulents healthy by erring on the side of underwatering the terrarium rather than overwatering it. If the plants begin turning yellow and drying up, water more frequently. Check the water level by sticking a finger/ dry tool into the soil. If the soil is very dry, add a little water. If the soil feels moist to the touch, leave the plants alone for another day.