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title: "Hi 👋 I just joined a few days ago , I have a few questions on…"
description: "Hi 👋 I just joined a few days ago , I have a few questions on Succulents. I'm pretty good on taking care of regular house plants , but I will take advice also…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Lisa"
published: "2026-01-29T19:39:40.865887Z"
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# Hi 👋 I just joined a few days ago , I have a few questions on…

_Posted by Lisa on 2026-01-29_

Hi 👋 I just joined a few days ago , I have a few questions on Succulents. I'm pretty good on taking care of regular house plants , but I will take advice also cause we're always learning , so I still have these little guys that are growing 😁 \& not sure when to put them in another pot \& also what to use for them ,

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## 9 comments

### Phil commented on 2026-01-29

Well the jade, cotyledon, and tiger tooth do well with very bright light but don’t need hours of direct sun like an echeveria would. The regular aloe will probably need some direct sun but don’t have one, so not sure. Others will help with that. As a beginner, I would suggest terracotta planters. And a high grit soil. I use Jacks Gritty Mix and then add some regular tropical soil to that to help slow down drainage. Check out YouTube. Do not water until soil is completely dry. The bottom small plant, I do not recognize. They all need more light.

#### Lisa replied on 2026-01-29

Do I need pea gravel or stones for the top of the soil ?

#### Phil replied on 2026-01-29

No. That’s more aesthetic. Some people suggest not using a top dressing but I do on my displays. I don’t think it makes a difference.

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#### BigGrac replied on 2026-01-30

I’m so surprised you don’t have an aloe in your huge collection of succulents!

#### Phil replied on 2026-01-30

I just don’t have a plain aloe. I have this wild one.

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#### Phil replied on 2026-01-30

Omg. More than I thought. There are several more.

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### Lisa commented on 2026-01-29

Ok , Thank you Phil 🙂

### Lisa commented on 2026-01-29

I also like you're plants

#### Phil replied on 2026-01-30

Showing off my stuff a little bit.

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