Succulent Care: Burro's Tail & Aloe Vera Watering, Signs, & Outdoor Time

Simple rules for two popular succulents.

Watering

• Underwatered: Shriveled leaves, you can’t remember last watering.
• Overwatered: Shriveled/mushy leaves, you watered recently. Rot kills roots.
• Rule: Water when pot feels light and soil is bone-dry (10–14+ days). Pick up the pot—heavy = wet, light = dry.

Light

As much sun as possible. South/west window. They stretch and weaken in low light.

Outdoors

Yes—move out after frost danger passes. Acclimate gradually (shade → part sun → full sun). They’ll grow faster. Bring in before frost.

Soil

Gritty cactus/succulent mix. Drainage holes mandatory.

Succulents thrive on neglect: sun, little water, good drainage.