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Indoor succulent plant display in a dish of rocks?

Hello, When planting succulents (with roots) indoors, can they just be covered with small stones or do they have to have some kind of soil or potting mix for nutrients? Am intersted in making a small indoor feature with pebbles and already struck succulents in. Do they have to go out side every now and then for sunlight? and can they be watered or just be sprayed with a mist when looking limp? And what about holes in the pot or dish? Really appreciate any advice. Thank you!

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1. Yes you need a succulent potting mix.It's a bit more sandy than normal mix,but usually normal potting mix is fine as well.I use the same and my succulents are doing well.Rocks around looks great.I have a little mexican figurine sitting next to the rocks. Now succulent plants need a lot of sunlight,either outside or indoors.A hole would be good in the dish,but if you put pebbles underneath is fine too.Just make sure you do not over water them.Maybe once every 14 days.If the leafs look full and lush they're ok.If they start to shrivel up a bit they need water.
2. Cactus can take direct sunlight, but other succulents should have bright, indirect light. Use a fast-draining potting mix such as cactus mix because succulents roots will rot if the soil gets soggy. Water succulents lightly, and only water the soil. Don't spray them with water because the water will evaporate slowly indoors and will cause the plants to rot. You'll find tips for your succulent garden here....http://guide-to-houseplants/cactus-dish-garden.html Hope this helps.