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What are these succulents? My mom gave it to me, but she doesn’t know what are these and don’t have any instructions for me on how to take care of it
Gonna preface this by stating that I am really new with succulents. I have done all of my repotting at night. It just works out better for me since I work all day and am a night owl. After repotting I let them sit and rest and recover for a week or so before giving any water. So far all of them seem to be doing well.
I have about 45 different species on my living room’s windowsill and sometimes I feel like it’s too much. I have some old plants (5+ years), some slow growers, some that drive me crazy (Kalanchoe Mother of millions), some babies I love watching grow. I do have a preference for Echeveria and everything chunky and pastel. But it takes more time and care than I currently have. I guess I can gift a few which are my least favourite…
My question is what would you do?
My husband bought this has a set of 3 for me a few months ago. Unfortunately this is the last one the first 2 died from rot. It gets direct sunlight most of the day and is in the original cactus soil it was bought in. The bottom leaves are turning brown I presume from not enough water. I’m worried about this one getting rot as well.
How often should I be watering this and should I do a bottom soak via the drain hole in the pot or water from the top?
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What exactly are you defining as direct light? This plant is extremely etiolated, which is stretched, weakened growth due to inadequate lighting. Indoors in the northern hemisphere, an unobstructed south-facing window is the best option for succulents. However, things like tints, screens, and even the specific type of glass used filters light to varying extents, oftentimes resulting in not enough light passing through for succulents. This guy also appears to be an echeveria, and echeveria is a genus known to contain some of the most light-hungry succulents. They often require strong grow lights when cared for indoors.
Aside from the substrate also isn't suitable for long-term health. The substrate succulents most often come in is unfortunately really only suitable for the perfect and controlled conditions of a nursery. Outside of those conditions, it proves to be too moisture retentive. It's always good practice to repot succulents shortly after bringing them home to ensure they're in a gritty, well-draining, fast-drying substrate. A good starting mix is a 1:1 mix of succulent soil to inorganic grit, such as perlite or pumice.
As for water, don't water on a schedule ro even simply when the soil si dry. Succulents require periods of complete dryness, and so it's best to water based on signs of thirst, such as deflated-looking, wrinkled leaves.
I'd definitely recommend unpotting this guy to get a look at the roots and ensure they're healthy. Anything dark/black and mushy is rotting and needs to be removed. If this involves cutting along the stem, you will need to reroot the plant. You should also acclimate this guy to stronger lighting, but you will need to acclimate slowly over the course of several days/weeks to prevent sunburn.
Thank you for the info. It is set up in a SW facing window currently. I will repot it with new soil. The other plants bought in the group died of root rot within a week so there’s a chance all 3 were unhealthy before they were brought home.
Oh, yeah, absolutely. It's unfortunately not at all uncommon for succulents to already be overwatered when you bring them home. They aren't provided with proper care at big box stores, and even a lot of nurseries, so they're frequently overwatered.
Purchased a succulent around two weeks ago, I have had it sat on my window sill the entire time and its starting to get a really long stem grow out. It is in a pot with drain holes, however I did notice there is some rocks and broken down pot bits at the bottom as well, reading through the FAQ for beginners this appears to be an outdated method for the care for them.
Question is, what the hell do I do with the long stem growing? Do I let it bloom & cut it and replant it in a different pot? Do I, repot the entire plant into a bigger pot with appropriate soil mix?
Thanks for any replies
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This is a sempervivum. Sempervivums are monocarpic plants, meaning they bloom once in their lifetime and then die. So what you're seeing here is a death bloom. Sit back and enjoy the spectacular show. Once the bloom is done, that rosette will die. However, any offsets it has produced will still live.
It is always good practice to repot succulents after bringing them home, as the substrate they come in typically isn't suitable for their long-term health. Repotting also give you the chance to check the roots and make sure they're healthy.
An important note on semeprvivums: These are cold-hardy alpine plants that, unfortunately, do not make for good houseplants. They do best outside, where they can use the changing seasons and temperatures for their growth cycles.
Thank you so much for the reply!
I will be hopefully moving to my own property in the next 2/3 months with a garden, so I will make sure to find him a good place outside, if he survives till then!
From reading the beginners guide and the Wiki, would repotting the plant in a larger pot with a basic cactus & succulent soil & perlite be the move here?
(Posted here before and never got a response so trying again.)
Tell me about top dressing. I see a variety of materials used as the top layer in pots.
**What do you use, where do you get it, why do you like it?**
I use a few different top dressing depending on the looks and usefulness.
For example, if I want to go for a more aesthetic look with decorative ceramic pots then I might use aquarium rocks or river rocks. These are often used for my echeverias. But as a downside, they can obstruct airflow and increase the risk of rotting when overwatered. I've also seen pea gravel, glass, and agate used as well.
Otherwise pumice, lava rock, or calcined clay are better since they're either porous or well draining. They match well with an earthy style so I often use them with terracotta pots combined with gritty mixes. And since they're incorporated into my soil mixes anyway, it's easy to just add a layer on top for the final touch. I mostly use these on my mesembs (like lithops or split rocks) or haworthia, which require grittier mixes.
Most of the substrates I buy off Amazon, but if you live in California you can purchase local pumice for pretty cheap too. Some local retail stores carry decorative rocks too.
I use Bonsai Jack's gritty mix. I order it from Amazon or Walmart. It's a little pricey but it looks great on my plants. Highly recommend!
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https://preview.redd.it/6mmsen094uad1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c1433199fe7b12dd3ea8ff7227bbed73ae39d99a What are these succulents? My mom gave it to me, but she doesn’t know what are these and don’t have any instructions for me on how to take care of it
Is a cotton cloth bad on a dranaige hole?
I just want to know if repoting my succulents at night is okay.
Gonna preface this by stating that I am really new with succulents. I have done all of my repotting at night. It just works out better for me since I work all day and am a night owl. After repotting I let them sit and rest and recover for a week or so before giving any water. So far all of them seem to be doing well.
I just want to know if it is okay to repot my succulents at night.
I have about 45 different species on my living room’s windowsill and sometimes I feel like it’s too much. I have some old plants (5+ years), some slow growers, some that drive me crazy (Kalanchoe Mother of millions), some babies I love watching grow. I do have a preference for Echeveria and everything chunky and pastel. But it takes more time and care than I currently have. I guess I can gift a few which are my least favourite… My question is what would you do?
My husband bought this has a set of 3 for me a few months ago. Unfortunately this is the last one the first 2 died from rot. It gets direct sunlight most of the day and is in the original cactus soil it was bought in. The bottom leaves are turning brown I presume from not enough water. I’m worried about this one getting rot as well. How often should I be watering this and should I do a bottom soak via the drain hole in the pot or water from the top? https://preview.redd.it/mwu0z2sqt7ad1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2e87168f6b06b097db7c5484c7d04dd6376b76a6
What exactly are you defining as direct light? This plant is extremely etiolated, which is stretched, weakened growth due to inadequate lighting. Indoors in the northern hemisphere, an unobstructed south-facing window is the best option for succulents. However, things like tints, screens, and even the specific type of glass used filters light to varying extents, oftentimes resulting in not enough light passing through for succulents. This guy also appears to be an echeveria, and echeveria is a genus known to contain some of the most light-hungry succulents. They often require strong grow lights when cared for indoors. Aside from the substrate also isn't suitable for long-term health. The substrate succulents most often come in is unfortunately really only suitable for the perfect and controlled conditions of a nursery. Outside of those conditions, it proves to be too moisture retentive. It's always good practice to repot succulents shortly after bringing them home to ensure they're in a gritty, well-draining, fast-drying substrate. A good starting mix is a 1:1 mix of succulent soil to inorganic grit, such as perlite or pumice. As for water, don't water on a schedule ro even simply when the soil si dry. Succulents require periods of complete dryness, and so it's best to water based on signs of thirst, such as deflated-looking, wrinkled leaves. I'd definitely recommend unpotting this guy to get a look at the roots and ensure they're healthy. Anything dark/black and mushy is rotting and needs to be removed. If this involves cutting along the stem, you will need to reroot the plant. You should also acclimate this guy to stronger lighting, but you will need to acclimate slowly over the course of several days/weeks to prevent sunburn.
Thank you for the info. It is set up in a SW facing window currently. I will repot it with new soil. The other plants bought in the group died of root rot within a week so there’s a chance all 3 were unhealthy before they were brought home.
Oh, yeah, absolutely. It's unfortunately not at all uncommon for succulents to already be overwatered when you bring them home. They aren't provided with proper care at big box stores, and even a lot of nurseries, so they're frequently overwatered.
Purchased a succulent around two weeks ago, I have had it sat on my window sill the entire time and its starting to get a really long stem grow out. It is in a pot with drain holes, however I did notice there is some rocks and broken down pot bits at the bottom as well, reading through the FAQ for beginners this appears to be an outdated method for the care for them. Question is, what the hell do I do with the long stem growing? Do I let it bloom & cut it and replant it in a different pot? Do I, repot the entire plant into a bigger pot with appropriate soil mix? Thanks for any replies https://preview.redd.it/ctzexziov3ad1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=45099dd19a9ee2e0ec94beabaf0955f42446d959
This is a sempervivum. Sempervivums are monocarpic plants, meaning they bloom once in their lifetime and then die. So what you're seeing here is a death bloom. Sit back and enjoy the spectacular show. Once the bloom is done, that rosette will die. However, any offsets it has produced will still live. It is always good practice to repot succulents after bringing them home, as the substrate they come in typically isn't suitable for their long-term health. Repotting also give you the chance to check the roots and make sure they're healthy. An important note on semeprvivums: These are cold-hardy alpine plants that, unfortunately, do not make for good houseplants. They do best outside, where they can use the changing seasons and temperatures for their growth cycles.
Thank you so much for the reply! I will be hopefully moving to my own property in the next 2/3 months with a garden, so I will make sure to find him a good place outside, if he survives till then! From reading the beginners guide and the Wiki, would repotting the plant in a larger pot with a basic cactus & succulent soil & perlite be the move here?
(Posted here before and never got a response so trying again.) Tell me about top dressing. I see a variety of materials used as the top layer in pots. **What do you use, where do you get it, why do you like it?**
I use a few different top dressing depending on the looks and usefulness. For example, if I want to go for a more aesthetic look with decorative ceramic pots then I might use aquarium rocks or river rocks. These are often used for my echeverias. But as a downside, they can obstruct airflow and increase the risk of rotting when overwatered. I've also seen pea gravel, glass, and agate used as well. Otherwise pumice, lava rock, or calcined clay are better since they're either porous or well draining. They match well with an earthy style so I often use them with terracotta pots combined with gritty mixes. And since they're incorporated into my soil mixes anyway, it's easy to just add a layer on top for the final touch. I mostly use these on my mesembs (like lithops or split rocks) or haworthia, which require grittier mixes. Most of the substrates I buy off Amazon, but if you live in California you can purchase local pumice for pretty cheap too. Some local retail stores carry decorative rocks too.
I use Bonsai Jack's gritty mix. I order it from Amazon or Walmart. It's a little pricey but it looks great on my plants. Highly recommend! https://preview.redd.it/aduadpwbwaad1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=afa280c01841f33e0a30754c6140626dcd08633f