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title: "I’m very new to all plant related things but I WANT a green thumb so…"
description: "I’m very new to all plant related things but I WANT a green thumb so bad. I have this little succulent I got for this little planter my son made at school.…"
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community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "Kimberly"
published: "2025-05-31T22:35:35.657295Z"
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# I’m very new to all plant related things but I WANT a green thumb so…

_Posted by Kimberly on 2025-05-31_

I’m very new to all plant related things but I WANT a green thumb so bad. I have this little succulent I got for this little planter my son made at school. It’s looking a little sad? Not sure. I’m trying to only water it when the app reminds me but I think it may have gotten too much rain while we were gone last weekend. Any tips will be much appreciated. ☺️

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## 5 comments

### Bubba commented on 2025-05-31

Well, I always think thought succulents only need to be watered once a week so if it gets a lot of rain, simply just don’t water it always check the soil before you do water it

#### Kimberly replied on 2025-05-31

I do typically check the soil. I didn’t water it after it got rain, we were out of town and I forgot to bring it inside before we left, which is why I’m worried it might die from too much rain.

### Amy commented on 2025-06-01

Does the planter have drainage holes? Succulents are fairly hardy, so I wouldn’t worry too much as long as you take care of it from here on.

### MegRJohn commented on 2025-06-01

It’s possible the succulent needs to be repotted. The soil content needs to be very well draining. The soil, sand, perlite ratio should be 2:2:1 or even 2:2:2 if your area gets a lot of rainfall and this will be an outside plant.

#### Kimberly replied on 2025-06-01

I just bought a new, bigger pot for it! Thank you for the info

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