- 1). Select a succulent that can tolerate the lighting in the office. Unless it is a sunny office, such as one that has a south- or west-facing window, select a plant with minimal lighting needs, such as an echeveria. You can also plan to use artificial lighting, whereby you can select a plant that needs more light.
- 2). Plant the succulent in a pot that contains 1 part high-quality potting soil and 1 part coarse sand. Plant it to the same depth as its old pot. Use a porous container, such as a terracotta or clay pot, which has not been glazed.
- 3). Place the plant in its permanent location. Near a sunny window is typically ideal, but you can also place it 6 to 12 inches away from a cool, white fluorescent light, which is turned on for 14 to 16 hours a day, according to the University of Minnesota.
- 4). Water the succulent thoroughly after planting. Water it until the water drips out of the bottom of the pot. You need to water a succulent about once a month when the soil dries out. In the winter when there is less light and the plant is dormant, it needs even less watering.
- 5). Dilute a houseplant fertilizer by half or use half the recommended dosing on the label. Apply it to the soil around your succulent about once a month. Do this only in the spring and summer. If you are using granular fertilizer, fertilize just before watering your plant.
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