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Lifestyle · June 9, 2020

Succulents Box

Do you love succulents?? And do you love having happy mail delivered straight to your door?? If so, you are definitely going to love The Succulents Box! They are a monthly subscription box of, you guessed it- succulents!!

They were kind enough to send me a box to review and I have to tell y’all, I am so impressed with them! The succulents are so cute and arrived in excellent condition. So if you’re a crazy plant lady like me, you’re going to want in on this!

Succulents Box
Look at how great they look in my painted terra cotta pots too!

Receiving Your Succulents

I was highly impressed with how well packaged the succulents were! They arrived very quick and in perfect condition. If you just received your succulents from The Succulent Box too, then there are a few things to note when opening them:

  • Do not put succulents in sunlight immediately. They will need to adjust gradually.
  • Keep plants in shade or indirect sunlight and then slowly introduce them to direct sun.
  • They prefer daytime temperatures of 70 and 85 degrees. Make sure to shade them if your climate is hotter.
  • Water only when the soil is dry!
    • In summer, water generously every 1-2 weeks
    • In winter, cut back to just once a month
Succulents from Succulent Box
Close up view of the succulents right after I opened them!
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Ordering Your Succulents

So you get to choose what succulents you want to receive! And of course I have a coupon code for y’all to try to! Did you really think I would share a product with you all without giving you a coupon code?! Even cooler, I have two options for you to choose from!

You can get $5 off your first box with the code “5OFF” or you can get 10% off your total with the code “HAPPYPLANT10” too!

Succulents
Here they are next to my other succulents that I have in a vintage toolbox!

Red Lion Sepervivum

This succulent is beautiful, although it isn’t very red upon first glance. If you look closely, you can see a light red hue to it. But it is not a vibrant shade. I am not sure if it grows more into a red color or not, I guess we will see as time goes on! Here is all the info on the Red Lion:

  • Full or partial sun
  • Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch, and then let drain completely.
  • Reduce watering to a minimum during the winter
  • Likes gritty, sandy soil
Red Lion Succulent
Close up view of the Red Lion Succulent.

Blue Atoll Echeveria

This succulent is large and beautiful! I love how it looks in my painted terra cotta pot too. Here are all the recommendations for the Blue Atoll:

  • Full or partial sun
  • Only needs occasional water
  • Needs a well-drained succulent mix
  • Generally non-toxic to humans and animals
Blue Atoll Succulent
Close up view of the Blue Atoll Succulent.

Ramilette Echeveria

This is your classic green looking succulent. Cute and tiny and just so adorable no matter where you plant it! Here is all the basic info for Ramilette:

  • Full or partial sun
  • Avoid letting water sit too long in the rosette to prevent rot and fungal diseases
  • Likes a well drained succulent mix
Ramilette Succulent
Close up view of the Ramilette Succulent. I also planted it next to some of my hens & chicks since I did not have another painted terra cotta pot to use.
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Rubrotinctum Jelly Bean Sedum

I saved my favorite for last! How fun is this succulent y’all?! I just love the shape to it and how it looks just like jelly beans! If you want one too, here is all the care and tips you need to know for it:

  • Full sun
  • Water deeply when soil is dry to the touch and then let it drain completely
  • Likes soil that is well aerated
Jelly Bean Succulent
Close up view of the Jelly Bean succulent.
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Conclusion

So if these look like some plants you would like to receive too, go check out The Succulents Box and order you some as well! I just love getting plants delivered straight to my door. They deliver all sorts of house plants straight to your door too!

Succulents from Succulent Box on Front Porch
This is where I am keeping my succulents in my painted terra cotta pots currently. I love the contrast against my vintage milk can!
Bloomscape, Indoor Potted Plants Shipped to Your Door

I personally think you can never have enough plants and/or succulents! So no matter what kind of plant is your favorite, you just can’t go wrong! I have them scattered all over my porches as well as some inside too!

Mint in Watering Can

Let me know if you guys love planting and growing succulents too! And if so, what is your favorite succulent to grow?? Let me know below and have a wonderful day my friends!

Succulents Box
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Comments

  1. Deandra says

    June 9, 2020 at 11:51 pm

    I’m terrible at taking care of plants but i’m doing really good with my air plants. I need more plants in my office and I was just going to do fake succulents for my windows, but I’ll look into these. I just only need plants that take minimal care so they can have a maximal lifespan lol

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 10, 2020 at 10:49 am

      Yes I totally agree! These require very minimal care so these would be a great option!

      Reply
  2. Amber says

    June 10, 2020 at 10:07 am

    I can’t get over how cute these look! I have always wanted to do something like this! I think when I move out of home I will start!

    Amber – The Unpredicted page

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 10, 2020 at 10:49 am

      Thank you so much! You definitely should! I love having succulents around!

      Reply
  3. Aislinn Short says

    June 10, 2020 at 10:14 am

    These are helpful tips! I love succulents but they always die on me for some reason, I think I water them too often 🙁 ill have to check this out!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 10, 2020 at 10:50 am

      Yes, I think that’s the main reason they die. I’ve learned they pretty much thrive on neglect!

      Reply
  4. Kyra | LoveKyra.co.uk says

    June 10, 2020 at 10:38 am

    These succulents are so cute. They’re such a nice way to decorate your room up a bit more too!
    -Kyra

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 10, 2020 at 10:52 am

      Thank you Kyra! I think so too! They are so cute and tiny!

      Reply
  5. Kelly says

    June 10, 2020 at 11:17 am

    I’ve never heard of a succulent subscription service, it sounds and looks wonderful.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 10, 2020 at 8:53 pm

      Thank you! Yes, it’s a super fun idea for a subscription service!

      Reply
  6. Lisa says

    June 10, 2020 at 12:10 pm

    I so wish I had a a green thumb – I would love to grow something like this!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 10, 2020 at 8:54 pm

      These kind of plants don’t really require a green thumb! They are pretty easy to take care of!

      Reply
  7. Clarissa says

    June 10, 2020 at 12:44 pm

    Awww your succulents look soooooo cute. We have a few at home and I treat them like my little babies remembering to water them and give them sunlight x

    splasheswithfabulosity.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 10, 2020 at 8:54 pm

      Yes! It’s so fun to be a plant mom!

      Reply
  8. Adam says

    June 10, 2020 at 12:45 pm

    I’m not gonna lie, I had to google succulents 🤣 turns out in my world, they a cactus type thingys….these are my kids of plants….and I might not kill these off like most plants I have .

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 10, 2020 at 8:55 pm

      lol that’s so funny! Yes, succulents are super easy to take care of. You should try some out!

      Reply
  9. Jenny in Neverland says

    June 10, 2020 at 12:54 pm

    A succulent box! That’s such a cute idea and so unique too! I’d love to get one of these – I love succulents!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 10, 2020 at 8:56 pm

      I know right! It’s such a fun box to open up for sure!

      Reply
  10. Alexis Farmer says

    June 10, 2020 at 1:05 pm

    I LOVE succulents! If I didn’t already run out of space I would definitely indulge in this box

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 10, 2020 at 8:56 pm

      I know right! I love succulents too!

      Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 10, 2020 at 8:56 pm

      I know right! I love succulents too.

      Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 10, 2020 at 8:57 pm

      I know right. I love succulents too!

      Reply
  11. Single Mom Chapters says

    June 10, 2020 at 1:17 pm

    Wow these are so cute! I honestly don’t know much about plants but these are so adorable that I actually need to get one! 😍

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 10, 2020 at 8:58 pm

      Thank you! You definitely should! They are so cute and so easy to take care of!

      Reply
  12. Carolyn says

    June 10, 2020 at 1:45 pm

    A succulent subscription!? Oh my gosh, I love this! I love succulents and plan on putting them all around my house, so this may be just the thing I need. Though I did buy some cute little succulents about two years ago…and they’ve gotten HUGE! I guess as long as I have big pots on hand, I should be good to go. Great post!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 10, 2020 at 9:00 pm

      Thank you! You definitely should do it! It’s so much fun and such a great box to open when you get it! Succulents are amazing. I am hooked on them!

      Reply
  13. Unwanted Life says

    June 10, 2020 at 2:04 pm

    I think I just learnt more about plants in this one post than I have in years, and I normally watch a fair amount of nature and wildlife documentaries. I guess it’s because I don’t have the luxury of having a garden

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 10, 2020 at 9:02 pm

      Awe I am glad you learned about these plants! They are so perfect and easy to take care of!

      Reply
  14. Olivia says

    June 10, 2020 at 2:57 pm

    I had no idea this kind of subscription box exists, so thank you for sharing! Definitely super cute to have around the house!

    xoxo Olivia | https://www.oliviaandbeauty.com

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 10, 2020 at 9:04 pm

      I know right?! It’s such a fun subscription box for sure!

      Reply
  15. Jenn says

    June 10, 2020 at 3:55 pm

    You make having a little garden look so dang cute and easy! I want one now! Also the Red Lion one is the cutest thing ever.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 10, 2020 at 9:06 pm

      Thank you! I love the red lion one too!

      Reply
  16. lifestyleseason says

    June 11, 2020 at 1:17 pm

    Great post and love the photos! I love succulents because they are so cute and easy to look after!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 12, 2020 at 12:56 am

      Thank you! That’s exactly why I love succulents too!

      Reply
  17. Mark Crone says

    June 11, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    I’m going to have to try succulents. They seem beyond easy to grow and deal with unlike some other plants. Thanks for sharing,

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 12, 2020 at 12:58 am

      you should definitely try them! They are so easy to take care of!

      Reply
  18. Nic | Nic's Adventures & Bakes says

    June 11, 2020 at 3:33 pm

    Thanks for sharing, this looks a great box 🙂 The plants also look lovely, I tried having a catcus once and it died 🙁

    Nic | Nic’s Adventures & Bakes

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 12, 2020 at 12:59 am

      Thank you! Yes, succulents are pretty easy to take care of. I’ve never had an actual cactus though myself.

      Reply
  19. S.S. Mitchell says

    June 11, 2020 at 7:36 pm

    I don’t have many plants at home but I plan to purchase some soon. I’ve never hear of succulents before but now that I know, I might consider getting some!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 12, 2020 at 1:00 am

      Yes! You definitely should. They are so cute and so easy to take care of!

      Reply
  20. Cassie says

    June 12, 2020 at 7:17 pm

    Your front porch looks so adorable! That reminds me! I need to go water my plants!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 13, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      Thank you so much! And yes go get them watered for sure!!

      Reply
  21. lauren says

    June 12, 2020 at 7:39 pm

    i love this idea so much! definitely something i need to check out cause im in need of some greenery in my room

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 13, 2020 at 1:29 pm

      Thank you Lauren. You definitely should check them out!

      Reply
  22. Britt says

    June 13, 2020 at 2:08 am

    There are so many different subscription boxes out there right now, but this one is super unique. I LOVE that you can have succulents delivered right to your door – that’s something I would jump on without hesitation if I could find a similar service in our country.

    Have you seen the black succulents that have been all over social media? I SOOO want to find them somewhere (specifically somewhere that will mail to Canada). I would LOVE to have those in my office.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 13, 2020 at 1:31 pm

      I know right?! I love it too! It’s such a fun idea for a subscription box. And I haven’t seen the black succulents before. I will have to check that out!

      Reply
  23. Leigh says

    June 13, 2020 at 3:45 pm

    These look so pretty, thank you for the tips – I am useless at houseplants so will follow your guidance!!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 13, 2020 at 11:00 pm

      Thank you! I am glad I could give you a few tips on houseplants!

      Reply
  24. Rayo says

    June 13, 2020 at 9:23 pm

    I had no idea what succulents are till I read this post, they are so cute. And you made them look super pretty with the pictures. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 13, 2020 at 11:03 pm

      Awe I am glad I could help you figure what succulents are! They are awesome! I love having them around the house!

      Reply
  25. Nancy says

    June 14, 2020 at 5:47 am

    I love succulents! It is so cool how some last so long!! They’re also cute in size too. I have some cactus for over 20 years and it grew so much! OOoooh I love the tips – kind of a bummer that I have one in the office and we haven’t been able to go back for 3 months. I don’t even want to think of its condition now. My mom loves the jelly bean one!! Thanks for sharing this care guide!

    Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 14, 2020 at 11:57 pm

      Thank you so much! I love succulents too, they are so fun! And yes, especially that jelly bean one! That one is definitely my favorite as well

      Reply
  26. Cindi says

    June 14, 2020 at 2:26 pm

    SO helpful post! Succulents are beautiful & so helpful to a home or work environment! Looking for succulents for my daughter’s apartment- will take a look at this site. Love your beautiful photos! 😀

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 14, 2020 at 11:59 pm

      Thank you so much! You really should! I love them.

      Reply
  27. Ellis James Designs says

    June 15, 2020 at 9:31 am

    It’s a common sentiment across the comments that we’re all quite bad at taking care of plants, oh dear! I’m useless with plants and I even managed to almost kill a small bunny-eared cactus by keeping it indoors. Thanks for the plant care tips you included, definitely useful to those interested!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 15, 2020 at 10:43 pm

      Thank you so much! I hope these tips can help you out in the future! I used to be terrible with plants too!

      Reply
  28. Jupiter says

    June 15, 2020 at 1:15 pm

    Oh wow, so glad they made it in one piece! I just subscribed to a cactus box and am so excited.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 15, 2020 at 10:46 pm

      Thank you! I am too! And a cactus box sounds amazing too!

      Reply
  29. lifeasanopenbook | charlotte says

    June 15, 2020 at 5:06 pm

    I always look forward to your posts! These are some great tips! The succulents look beautiful! I’m switching rooms and looking to get more plants so I may have to invest, especially as they’re so pretty and low maintenance…perfect for me! Great post, thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 15, 2020 at 10:47 pm

      Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it! They are the perfect low maintenance plant for sure!

      Reply
  30. Kelsey says

    June 15, 2020 at 6:59 pm

    This is a dangerous post for a fellow crazy plant lady to read!! Thank you for your detailed care instructions. I swear I kill as many plants as I keep alive so I appreciate being told exactly what they need!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 15, 2020 at 10:51 pm

      Lol yes I used to be like that too. I definitely appreciate easy instructions for plant care!

      Reply
  31. Abigail says

    June 15, 2020 at 7:30 pm

    These are so cute. A great gift idea!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 15, 2020 at 10:54 pm

      Oh yes! I didn’t even think about that! They would make the perfect gifts for sure!

      Reply
  32. Jaya says

    June 15, 2020 at 8:29 pm

    I went to a wedding once, and the favors were little boxes of succulents. I love the light green shades most of the plants come in, and the different star shapes. I often feel like succulents embody living origami!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 15, 2020 at 10:56 pm

      Yes! Succulents make perfect favors! And I totally agree!

      Reply
  33. Kaci says

    June 15, 2020 at 9:28 pm

    I’ve seen their advertisements on my Facebook, but I’ve been a little skeptical on trying.
    I think I’ll finally try it though. You’re right, you can never have too many plants!
    Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 15, 2020 at 10:57 pm

      You should totally try them! I was very impressed with how well they arrived!

      Reply
  34. Sarah Mark says

    June 16, 2020 at 10:52 am

    What a fantastic idea! I love plants that require minimal attention they have more chance if surviving with me! Thank you for introducing!
    Sarah
    http://Www.simplysarahjayneloves.com

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 16, 2020 at 11:42 pm

      No problem! Succulents are definitely great because they don’t require much care at all!

      Reply
  35. Melissa Kacar says

    June 17, 2020 at 7:31 am

    I love succulents! I’ll have to check this out! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    melissakacar.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 18, 2020 at 12:45 am

      No problem! I love succulents too!

      Reply

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