Although Ive managed to keep a Jade alive & well for a few years now, I still consider myself a noob with succulents. Here is my plan.. Repot each of them into their own pots, with half cactus & succulents potting mix and half perlite. Ill place them in a South facing window, with a sheer curtain (next to my Jade, since it does well there), and water every 5-6 weeks (thats usually when I remember to water my Jade). Does that sound okay for these cuties? Or should I change anything for any of them? Can any of these survive being in a South facing window without a sheer curtain? TIA!
by SeekNDstroy8314
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Sounds good to me, but watering based on signs of thirst (wrinkly, less firm leaves towards the middle of the plant) as opposed to any sort of schedule. However you’re most likely gonna have trouble with having that sempervivum indoors. If I’m not mistaken (someone with more knowledge please correct me if I’m wrong) are cold hardy succulents that absolutely thrive outside with direct sun (once acclimated of course).
Never water on a schedule. What works for one plant is not likely to work perfectly for another. !Watering should be done on signs of thirst.
The peperomia is more tropical in nature, and will probably need more frequent watering. The !sempervivum on the right isn’t a houseplant.
String of pearls have a very good tell when they’re thirsty. The windows close on the leaves, and this will give the leaves a deflated appearance. [Example of thirsty pearls.](https://www.reddit.com/r/houseplants/s/Wpg6KuQdoz)
See the !beginner bot, sempervivum bot, and watering wiki linked below for any further reading to ensure proper care.
The plant in the back looks to me to be a pilea or peperomia, which is not a succulent. It’s more of a tropical plant. Just keep that in mind as you’re potting & caring for it. (:
ETA: in small pots they will likely to need watering more than once every 6 weeks. And they will likely dry out at different times. Also, you don’t need a sheer curtain as windows already cause indirect light. And as succulents, they can take a lot of light.