Hello, I was just wondering if a bunch of brown Simple’s on my succulent’s leaves are a problem or just normal. Great video by the way and thanks in advance!
Hi! You said that when repotting succulents, you need to carefully take off all the soil from the roots and can do it through running water then air dry. when you air dry them, how long does it usually take?
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The description you gave for "soil starting to lose it's quality" is actually just what you would see in a peat-based soil after it has dried significantly. It can be remedied by bottom watering-- but I do think that peat moss is just a poor soil for succulents anyway, so might as well repot into a different medium entirely lol
I just bought the echeveria Perle Von Nurnberg. I had a feeling it needed to be "potted up", as it was still in the grower's pot and appeared to be cramped. It's a great looking little plant that will eventually get a lot bigger, so I figured now was a good time(summer) and when I was going to pot one I got in the mail. What was in the mail? About a foot long couple of stems along with their roots from what's known as a "Traveler's Palm"(Ravanala Madagascariensis). I hope I spelled it right. I got it from Urban Tropicals in less than 2 weeks, which I thought was fast. Can't wait for it to start growing. Great channel, BTW from a subscriber in Lake Charles, LA.
Hi there, you can check out the dormancy table in our blog on Succulent Dormancy! Here is the link for your convenience: succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/succulent-dormancy-101?_pos=1&_sid=9d1033aae&_ss=r
I made a succulent arrangement months ago and it’s just got out of control. They’ve got huge in no time. I want to repot them but have cactus soil and everything. What tools would you recommend me use when they’re very tightly packed together? Thanks!
You just need a clean, sterilized scissor/knife and your hands! But with arrangement you will need to be extra careful as the roots are packed together
When you say clean the dirt off the roots like tap it or wash it with water can you detail that a little more? Are you washing all of the previous dirt off? So that its just root or is there still old dirt while replanting it. Thank you so much!
Hi there, after getting the succulent out of the old pot, you can tap the root to get the dirt off or you can choose to clean it with water. In some cases, the root may be too long, you may want to trim it a little bit. If you use water to clean the root, let it dry in cool places for 3 to 5 days (avoid direct sunlight and rain). If your plant is healthy, you don't need to remove all the old soil while cleaning the root system. We hope this clarifies!
I'm assuming it's a must to fix a plant with root rot or stem rot during its dormancy? Secondly, will a plant develop new roots after a cutting the stem during the dormant time? Thank you succulent box, your videos are so presentable with soft lighting, beautiful spotless backgrounds and most of all highly informative.
Hi I did this with one of my succulents that I got about two weeks ago for 1 dollar as it was sunburned. It was still in this very tiny pot and kept falling over so last night I repotted it and used cacti soil. This morning I found it slumped over the pot. Did I kill it?
2 weeks is perfect for repotting new purchasing succulents. But what kind of pot did you choose? Maybe it doesn't help with moisture and has proper drainage for your plants. Another factor can matter is the way you water your succulent after repotting. You can check this blog for more information succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/p-strong-how-to-report-succulents-3-important-steps-you-shouldn-t-miss Hope this can help you well 💗
I just bought my first 3 succulents and I’m brand new to all of this 😆 I noticed my big succulent is in a non draining ceramic pot. How soon should I repot it in a draining pot?
To prevent overwatering which could lead to root rot, you should. However, if using the no-drainage pot is what you prefer then you can still go with it, just make sure that you follow the tips in our article: succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/how-to-take-care-of-succulents-in-a-no-drainage-pot
Another question please. I have a chart of what succulents are winter and summer dormant. Is there a way to tell when the dormancy starts? Is it better to stick with ordering (from your store of course) summer dormant succulents for a while, until the spring?
Thank you for your support. We appreciate it!! Some signs indicating that a succulent starts “sleeping” is that it stops producing new growth completely, the leaves might turn yellow/brown and either drop or hang limply off the sides of the succulent stem. In some rosette succulent species, the rosettes might contract. For more details please visit succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/succulent-dormancy-101
Summer dormant succulents are now in "awake" time, which means you can enjoy their healthy beauty in the last months of the year. Some summer dormant succulents can resist cold weather are Golden Moss Sedum, dragon blood sedum. For holiday season, you can order best-looking succulents from our available packs succulentsbox.com/products/holiday-succulent-pack
What if theyre ALL roots and they pop right out of the pot without damage can I repot right now its February? I just bought them no experience but they look great no diseases parasites or injuries...my son grows weed at home and at Insa so do you think if I do it without breaking any roots that they will live and say thrive in spring? I watched this before rewatching this video. I watched it last night so I fell asleep and need to rewatch.
video is clear instructions, great tips, informative and easy to understand. Thank you for sharing with us. I had trouble watching this video because of blur to focus transition. please avoid it so we enjoy and learn without hurting eyes. I am actually prone to bad headache because of straining of squinting my eyes, there may be more like me so I thought to add this comment. no offense
I have some succulents and I live in SEA where there’s no winter. Will there be a change in the dormancy? I have a sand dollar cactus, a haworthia cooperi baker and an molded wax plant if I’m not mistaken. My molded wax plant has a few weird hard white coloured bumps and some black spots on some of their leaves. My cooperi also has a leaf with a brown spot. What should I do?
Hi there, we're not sure what's happening to your succulents just from a description. However, there are some of our blogs that we think can help you out: succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/succulent-fungus-their-natural-treatments?_pos=1&_sid=0ba5c083a&_ss=r and succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/how-to-save-dying-succulents-part-ii-sunburned-succulents?_pos=1&_sid=cdc039310&_ss=r
I have 2 spiraling succulents, stonecrop raym. Hamet. They have pointed green leaves. I only have moisture retention soil. Is this bad? I have a bag of volcanic rock though.
Using a moisture-retentive soil is generally not ideal for most succulents, succulents thrive in well-draining, gritty soil mixes. Mix the moisture-retentive soil with the volcanic rock at a ratio of around 2:1 or 3:1 (soil to rock). Or you can find succulent potting soil succulentsbox.com/collections/succulent-tools/products/succulent-potting-soil
How do I repot cuttings bought from Amazon . I have them in a larger pot for it 9 different babies . Have them in a succulent cactus soil. Not sure when to water . It’s says three days?? Help
I think I messed up. I bought some new succulents yesterday and immediately moved them to new pots, along with ones that I have been trying (probably unsuccessfully) to grow from just a branch. I didn't knock away the old soil I just squeezed the pot a little and turned it upside down then placed that in a new pot and put new soil around the old. Did I just kill 6 new plants? Also it's winter here in Australia, I have no idea if the plants I have are dormancy (never even heard of that until this video) so I'm worried I double messed up.
Hi John, it's possible to reuse potting soil. But first, do a few things to perk it up-and replace its nutrients. If you don't have enough new soil to repot these plants again, you can search for how to revitalize old potting soil on the internet. Or you can check out this blog succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/succulent-dormancy-101 to get a rough idea of the dormant period for different succulent species, and of course, some care guides too. Another way to tell if your succulents are dead or just need is to check its roots. Even though the plant might look dead, the roots are healthy. You can remove your succulents from the pot to see if their roots look shriveled, dry, or mushy. If they’re not, your succulents are likely to be in dormancy. Hope this helps
Hi, great video!! hoping you see this but my Gasteria Flow Succulent has certainly outgrown it's pot, I am told to wait till spring to repot it. Will it be ok if I wait? and do I really need to wait? Thanks :)
Hi, we think you should wait till Spring to repot your succulent since it will active after the dormancy, that would be better if we repot our plant in its growing season 😉
Is it okay to put small rocks in tops if all my plants? Need to re pot all my new and old plants. Also, my houses gets very little light because of all the trees, so thinking of adding a grow light, is this good for most all succulents? Thanks so much!!
Of course you can! But please take note that choosing the right dressing material that matches your containers is also important. Also, grow light is needed in case your succulents don't get enough sunlight! The most two common types of grow light for indoor succulents are Fluorescent and LED. You are recommended to place them properly to get enough light as well. You may take a look at our blog for more details: succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/how-to-use-grow-light-for-your-indoor-succulents
I’ve had this succulent for a year and a half in its original pot. The outer leaves keep dying and inner ones pop up. I figure it might be time to repot!
Hi there, if you want to maintain their colorful leaves, place this plant in a bright sunny location where it can get at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. Now, you should slowly introducing your succulents to direct sunlight over time.
Hey plant lovers. How can i find out if my succulent is winter dormant or summer dormant? I have a hard time identifying it's species. It likes a lot of sunlight but never direct. And it sort of seems to be growing new leaves and new roots(in between the bottom leaves) in the summer but i could be wrong as it doesn't seem to stop growing very slowly.
Remove their roots from the nursery pots will cause some damage to your already stressed succulents and might result in dead plants. So consider waiting for a few days for your succulents to recover before repotting. For more information, you can check out our blog: succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/7-things-you-should-not-do-with-newly-arrived-succulents
Watering of a repotted succulent depends much on each type and when it was last watered. Generally, you're recommended to wait at least 1 week after repotting. Be sure the soil is dry, then wet it thoroughly without drowning. 🧐
I recently got some succulents but I have no idea what kind they are. Do you know how to identify succulents? I've tried googling but it didn't really work. And when it comes to potting and dormancy, if you keep them inside all year around do they ever go dormant? If not, can you re-pot them at any time of the year or is it still important to re-pot them during specific months? Is the month still important when it comes to re-potting them from the nursery pot aswell? Sorry for the amount of questions, I just want to make sure I do it right and don't accidentally kill them since it's my first time Edit: I dropped one of my small succulents and since we don't have pots nor the right soil yet I just put it back in the nursery one. It's the middle of winter where I live too, snow and everything, so I'm scared I might've disturbed it. What do I do? For some info, it's only been at my place for a day. I bought it directly from a store and all it had to go through was a quick car ride. It seems okay and has no broken leaves, although I couldn't quite see the stem/base so I don't know if it's damaged. It was a pretty short fall too, only a few inches if I'm not wrong so hopefully it should be fine
Hello there, my apologies for the delayed response; I hope your plants are still doing well. And I hope that my below answers provided you with some useful suggestions. 1. I know that when you first started collecting succulents, identifying them felt like a nightmare. When recognizing succulents, check for the following plant characteristics: Shape, size, and thickness of a leaf Color - the color of leaves, flowers, or stems. Leaves with markings or bumps. For further information, please see this link on our website: succulentsbox.com/pages/how-to-identify-succulents?_pos=1&_sid=53c0dc691&_ss=r 2. Dormancy happens when the environment in which your succulent develops turns unfavorable. Because it is easier to adjust the temperature of a place indoors, outdoor succulents often undergo dormancy more frequently than indoor succulents. However, it is totally natural for your indoor succulent to fall dormant throughout the winter months! You should also avoid repotting your succulents when they are dormant. More care guidelines may be found at succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/how-to-care-for-dormant-succulents-in-the-winter?_pos=1&_sid=9f4e589d6&_ss=r 3. It's always ideal to re-pot it right before its growing season, which for most succulents is in early spring or early fall. While repotting succulents is not difficult, it is critical that you carefully follow the instructions. Look it up at succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/p-strong-how-to-report-succulents-3-important-steps-you-shouldn-t-miss?_pos=3&_sid=a9473ea0d&_ss=r 4.It is now time to bring the plant indoors. By winterizing your succulents, you can keep track of them. After you've removed the "bad things from the pot," changed the soil, watered lightly, cleaned, and replaced the pot (if necessary). For more information, maybe you need to check out succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/how-to-prepare-your-succulents-for-winter-time?_pos=4&_sid=048e2a56e&_ss=r Therefore, please do not hesitate to let us know via support@succulentsbox.com if you have any troubles with it or if you need any help.
Hi, I ordered succulent online. Of of them seems to have rotten stem. It's blackish red. And the plant looks healthy. The rot seems to spread in the stem
I have just started with succulents and getting your boxes. Am I supposed to pot them into the small pot and them let it grow and then repot it a few months later? I was in a different club before (that was fine) that send 2” succulents in a tiny pot. I already had to repot them. Is that normal? Or should I have to repot the 2” ones right away?
You should repot your succulents when: Newly purchased succulents, The succulent starts to outgrow its pot, The soil dries out too quickly after watering, The plant starts to look sick or unhealthy, The succulent begins to lean or topples over,..... more information about repotting, please kindly visit succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/p-strong-how-to-report-succulents-3-important-steps-you-shouldn-t-miss
Hi there, if the root ball is very tight, gently loosen it up with the back end of a blunt tool, such as the back of a spoon handle. This helps it to adjust to the new soil and container.
Hi there, as you know, succulents require dry soils with good drainage, so a porous sandy potting mix is ideal for growing healthy succulent plants. If you don't have a sandy soil mix, you can use potting soil or cactus soil with pumice or perlite to help with drainage. For more information about repotting, check out our website here . succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/p-strong-how-to-report-succulents-3-important-steps-you-shouldn-t-miss
@@SucculentsBox Okay, thanks for the info! I've got the classic Miracle Grow cactus soil, but it's hard for me to determine if this will drain enough. What's a good way to tell?
Hi there, we suggest that you should take the plant out of the current pot and improve the drainage of the soil mix. The recipe for our soil mix is: potting soil + bark fines + perlite/pumice in 3:2:1 ratio
Hi, how do I repot a succulent that has no stem? It was cut up and sent with a bouquet. I tried potting it but it could not stay firm in the soil, and easily fell off when the soil got a bit dried up. Thank you.
Hi there, I think you should try topdressing! For more information, you can refer to this blog: succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/topdressing-for-succulents
hello! i have a question so i recently discovered that my succulent plant has a mealy bug infestation and i was wondering if i needed to repot it? I got the plant 2 months ago.
Hi there, first please move the infected plant away from other plants. You should clean them by rinsing them under a strong stream of water. At the same time, clean the pot in hot, soapy water. Then, let the plant and the pot dry and replant with new soil. After that, you need to kill the mealybugs by spraying your succulent thoroughly using rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) or neem oil & soap mixture. Do this every week until you don’t see any more bugs. Hope this helps!
@@aaliyah3251 We don't know the exact number since it depends on your condition. You can let the plant completely dry out for a couple of days before replanting. But it could be faster if the atmosphere in your place is dry and hot
You should leave it a little loose. Don’t just poor it in loosely and leave it. Loosely packed is what you are going for. You want it to have enough density that the water doesn’t run right through but not so much that the plants roots can’t spread.
So glad that you like it. It's Haworthia Zebra Plant, you can check it out on succulentsbox.com/collections/agave-aloe-gasteria-haworthia-succulents/products/haworthia-zebra. Hope you will find out your best succulents.
Hey so um, I messed up and kept my succulent in its planter from the store too long, and now its growing flowers and I really need to repot it, pls help 😭
Repotting may stop the blooming process, and the flower may fall off the succulent 😓 If there is still space, you are recommended to wait until this period is finish!
pumice stones in soil to increase its drainage which is crucial for succulents in order to prevent root rot. The ones on top of the soil are just white pebbles
Hi there, dormancy is a period in plants when their growth and physical activity are temporarily slowed down. This is often stimulated by unfavorable changes in environments such as extreme temperature, dryness, etc. When a succulent goes into dormancy, it will minimize metabolism activity to conserve energy until the environmental conditions get better. Hope this helps
Hi Violeta, we are afraid that those pots are not available for sale yet. However, you can check out other pots at our website: succulentsbox.com/collections/succulent-pots
What is the name of the pretty pink succulent. The one at 1:48 that has short, round, fat leaves. Edited: I looked at your website. It might be Moonstones.
That one is Moonstones Pachyphytum! It's one of the most beautiful succulents, check them out: succulentsbox.com/products/moonstones-succulent-pink-moonstone-plant-pachyphytum-oviferum-rosette-2-or-4
It's best to allow your succulents to recover for a few days before giving them water. The reason behind is to prevent excess water from getting inside the plant cells that may cause it to rot. However, if your succulents arrived with completely dry soil, then watering them thoroughly right away is fine!
I kill succulents like I kill mosquitoes. And I’m not even trying to. I think I over water them or something. And I don’t even water them much. Every time I wait a week after repotting and give them a good soak, they die 🤷🏻♀️
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Hello, I was just wondering if a bunch of brown Simple’s on my succulent’s leaves are a problem or just normal. Great video by the way and thanks in advance!
Hi! You said that when repotting succulents, you need to carefully take off all the soil from the roots and can do it through running water then air dry. when you air dry them, how long does it usually take?
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The description you gave for "soil starting to lose it's quality" is actually just what you would see in a peat-based soil after it has dried significantly. It can be remedied by bottom watering-- but I do think that peat moss is just a poor soil for succulents anyway, so might as well repot into a different medium entirely lol
Thank you for your interesting information :D
Thank you, that’s very helpful. I’ve bought a couple of Lewisia plants and didn’t want to repot too soon.
I just bought the echeveria Perle Von Nurnberg. I had a feeling it needed to be "potted up", as it was still in the grower's pot and appeared to be cramped. It's a great looking little plant that will eventually get a lot bigger, so I figured now was a good time(summer) and when I was going to pot one I got in the mail. What was in the mail? About a foot long couple of stems along with their roots from what's known as a "Traveler's Palm"(Ravanala Madagascariensis). I hope I spelled it right. I got it from Urban Tropicals in less than 2 weeks, which I thought was fast. Can't wait for it to start growing. Great channel, BTW from a subscriber in Lake Charles, LA.
So glad to know that you've received those wonderful plants. Good luck ^^
Hi, can i use back the old soil (just add in some new soil) when replanting into a bigger pot? Or do i need completely new dry soil?
Hi there, you can reuse your soil if they are not affected with disease and bugs!
Excellent job! I will be ready for spring. Thank you so much!
Thank you! I have got 6 new succulents to repot and hopefully it's gonna work! 😍
Good luck!
How do you know a plant’s dormant season?
Hi there, you can check out the dormancy table in our blog on Succulent Dormancy! Here is the link for your convenience: succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/succulent-dormancy-101?_pos=1&_sid=9d1033aae&_ss=r
@@SucculentsBox thank you
Sure! Let us know if you need any help!
What if I live in Malaysia where its hot and humid all year?
Basically when its not spring or summer
I made a succulent arrangement months ago and it’s just got out of control. They’ve got huge in no time. I want to repot them but have cactus soil and everything. What tools would you recommend me use when they’re very tightly packed together? Thanks!
You just need a clean, sterilized scissor/knife and your hands! But with arrangement you will need to be extra careful as the roots are packed together
When you say clean the dirt off the roots like tap it or wash it with water can you detail that a little more? Are you washing all of the previous dirt off? So that its just root or is there still old dirt while replanting it. Thank you so much!
Hi there, after getting the succulent out of the old pot, you can tap the root to get the dirt off or you can choose to clean it with water. In some cases, the root may be too long, you may want to trim it a little bit. If you use water to clean the root, let it dry in cool places for 3 to 5 days (avoid direct sunlight and rain). If your plant is healthy, you don't need to remove all the old soil while cleaning the root system. We hope this clarifies!
@@SucculentsBox yes that last part especially! Thank you so much!
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Helpful n informative video , everything was explained in short n very clear manner !! Thankyou so muchhhh
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Hello, new viewer and also a newbie to succulent care. I wanna ask what to do if the succulent you receive have stalk and flower?
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I'm assuming it's a must to fix a plant with root rot or stem rot during its dormancy?
Secondly, will a plant develop new roots after a cutting the stem during the dormant time?
Thank you succulent box, your videos are so presentable with soft lighting, beautiful spotless backgrounds and most of all highly informative.
Good directions thank ypu😊
Hi I did this with one of my succulents that I got about two weeks ago for 1 dollar as it was sunburned. It was still in this very tiny pot and kept falling over so last night I repotted it and used cacti soil. This morning I found it slumped over the pot. Did I kill it?
2 weeks is perfect for repotting new purchasing succulents. But what kind of pot did you choose? Maybe it doesn't help with moisture and has proper drainage for your plants. Another factor can matter is the way you water your succulent after repotting. You can check this blog for more information succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/p-strong-how-to-report-succulents-3-important-steps-you-shouldn-t-miss Hope this can help you well 💗
I just bought my first 3 succulents and I’m brand new to all of this 😆 I noticed my big succulent is in a non draining ceramic pot. How soon should I repot it in a draining pot?
To prevent overwatering which could lead to root rot, you should. However, if using the no-drainage pot is what you prefer then you can still go with it, just make sure that you follow the tips in our article: succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/how-to-take-care-of-succulents-in-a-no-drainage-pot
Another question please. I have a chart of what succulents are winter and summer dormant. Is there a way to tell when the dormancy starts? Is it better to stick with ordering (from your store of course) summer dormant succulents for a while, until the spring?
Thank you for your support. We appreciate it!! Some signs indicating that a succulent starts “sleeping” is that it stops producing new growth completely, the leaves might turn yellow/brown and either drop or hang limply off the sides of the succulent stem. In some rosette succulent species, the rosettes might contract. For more details please visit succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/succulent-dormancy-101
Summer dormant succulents are now in "awake" time, which means you can enjoy their healthy beauty in the last months of the year. Some summer dormant succulents can resist cold weather are Golden Moss Sedum, dragon blood sedum. For holiday season, you can order best-looking succulents from our available packs succulentsbox.com/products/holiday-succulent-pack
I bought an arrangement and the succulents are packed in there. How do I know when to repot them?
Thank you
Would have really liked to know what size I would have needed to replant in. Like how much bigger?
What if theyre ALL roots and they pop right out of the pot without damage can I repot right now its February? I just bought them no experience but they look great no diseases parasites or injuries...my son grows weed at home and at Insa so do you think if I do it without breaking any roots that they will live and say thrive in spring? I watched this before rewatching this video. I watched it last night so I fell asleep and need to rewatch.
video is clear instructions, great tips, informative and easy to understand. Thank you for sharing with us.
I had trouble watching this video because of blur to focus transition. please avoid it so we enjoy and learn without hurting eyes. I am actually prone to bad headache because of straining of squinting my eyes, there may be more like me so I thought to add this comment. no offense
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I have some succulents and I live in SEA where there’s no winter. Will there be a change in the dormancy? I have a sand dollar cactus, a haworthia cooperi baker and an molded wax plant if I’m not mistaken. My molded wax plant has a few weird hard white coloured bumps and some black spots on some of their leaves. My cooperi also has a leaf with a brown spot. What should I do?
Hi there, we're not sure what's happening to your succulents just from a description. However, there are some of our blogs that we think can help you out: succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/succulent-fungus-their-natural-treatments?_pos=1&_sid=0ba5c083a&_ss=r and succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/how-to-save-dying-succulents-part-ii-sunburned-succulents?_pos=1&_sid=cdc039310&_ss=r
I have 2 spiraling succulents, stonecrop raym. Hamet. They have pointed green leaves. I only have moisture retention soil. Is this bad? I have a bag of volcanic rock though.
Using a moisture-retentive soil is generally not ideal for most succulents, succulents thrive in well-draining, gritty soil mixes. Mix the moisture-retentive soil with the volcanic rock at a ratio of around 2:1 or 3:1 (soil to rock). Or you can find succulent potting soil succulentsbox.com/collections/succulent-tools/products/succulent-potting-soil
I just bought succulents from a local nursery, and it is winter here in Colorado. Should I wait to re-pot?
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How do I repot cuttings bought from Amazon . I have them in a larger pot for it 9 different babies . Have them in a succulent cactus soil. Not sure when to water . It’s says three days?? Help
I think I messed up. I bought some new succulents yesterday and immediately moved them to new pots, along with ones that I have been trying (probably unsuccessfully) to grow from just a branch. I didn't knock away the old soil I just squeezed the pot a little and turned it upside down then placed that in a new pot and put new soil around the old. Did I just kill 6 new plants? Also it's winter here in Australia, I have no idea if the plants I have are dormancy (never even heard of that until this video) so I'm worried I double messed up.
Hi John, it's possible to reuse potting soil. But first, do a few things to perk it up-and replace its nutrients. If you don't have enough new soil to repot these plants again, you can search for how to revitalize old potting soil on the internet. Or you can check out this blog succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/succulent-dormancy-101 to get a rough idea of the dormant period for different succulent species, and of course, some care guides too.
Another way to tell if your succulents are dead or just need is to check its roots. Even though the plant might look dead, the roots are healthy. You can remove your succulents from the pot to see if their roots look shriveled, dry, or mushy. If they’re not, your succulents are likely to be in dormancy. Hope this helps
Awesome tips
Hope you can apply this tip successfully 😍
Hi, great video!! hoping you see this but my Gasteria Flow Succulent has certainly outgrown it's pot, I am told to wait till spring to repot it. Will it be ok if I wait? and do I really need to wait? Thanks :)
Hi, we think you should wait till Spring to repot your succulent since it will active after the dormancy, that would be better if we repot our plant in its growing season 😉
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Is it okay to put small rocks in tops if all my plants? Need to re pot all my new and old plants. Also, my houses gets very little light because of all the trees, so thinking of adding a grow light, is this good for most all succulents? Thanks so much!!
Of course you can! But please take note that choosing the right dressing material that matches your containers is also important. Also, grow light is needed in case your succulents don't get enough sunlight! The most two common types of grow light for indoor succulents are Fluorescent and LED. You are recommended to place them properly to get enough light as well.
You may take a look at our blog for more details: succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/how-to-use-grow-light-for-your-indoor-succulents
I’ve had this succulent for a year and a half in its original pot. The outer leaves keep dying and inner ones pop up. I figure it might be time to repot!
Yes! Choose a new pot that is only 1-2 inches wider than the current one. Succulents don't like being in pots that are too large.
Hey, I just repotted my Sedum rubrotinctum (jelly bean succulent) in garden soil with pumice. I was wondering when should I introduce it to sunlight?
Hi there, if you want to maintain their colorful leaves, place this plant in a bright sunny location where it can get at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. Now, you should slowly introducing your succulents to direct sunlight over time.
Hey plant lovers. How can i find out if my succulent is winter dormant or summer dormant? I have a hard time identifying it's species. It likes a lot of sunlight but never direct. And it sort of seems to be growing new leaves and new roots(in between the bottom leaves) in the summer but i could be wrong as it doesn't seem to stop growing very slowly.
We have a blog and a list of which plant is winter or summer dormant here: succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/succulent-dormancy-101
@@SucculentsBox It's written very well! I am a complete noob and it sort of makes sence to me 🪴
I purchased succulents from your site. Do I wait for spring to repot and leave them in the plastic pot they came in until them?
Remove their roots from the nursery pots will cause some damage to your already stressed succulents and might result in dead plants. So consider waiting for a few days for your succulents to recover before repotting. For more information, you can check out our blog: succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/7-things-you-should-not-do-with-newly-arrived-succulents
how many days should I wait after a repot before watering my succulents?
Watering of a repotted succulent depends much on each type and when it was last watered. Generally, you're recommended to wait at least 1 week after repotting. Be sure the soil is dry, then wet it thoroughly without drowning. 🧐
I recently got some succulents but I have no idea what kind they are. Do you know how to identify succulents? I've tried googling but it didn't really work.
And when it comes to potting and dormancy, if you keep them inside all year around do they ever go dormant? If not, can you re-pot them at any time of the year or is it still important to re-pot them during specific months? Is the month still important when it comes to re-potting them from the nursery pot aswell?
Sorry for the amount of questions, I just want to make sure I do it right and don't accidentally kill them since it's my first time
Edit: I dropped one of my small succulents and since we don't have pots nor the right soil yet I just put it back in the nursery one. It's the middle of winter where I live too, snow and everything, so I'm scared I might've disturbed it. What do I do?
For some info, it's only been at my place for a day. I bought it directly from a store and all it had to go through was a quick car ride. It seems okay and has no broken leaves, although I couldn't quite see the stem/base so I don't know if it's damaged. It was a pretty short fall too, only a few inches if I'm not wrong so hopefully it should be fine
Hello there, my apologies for the delayed response; I hope your plants are still doing well. And I hope that my below answers provided you with some useful suggestions.
1. I know that when you first started collecting succulents, identifying them felt like a nightmare. When recognizing succulents, check for the following plant characteristics: Shape, size, and thickness of a leaf Color - the color of leaves, flowers, or stems. Leaves with markings or bumps. For further information, please see this link on our website: succulentsbox.com/pages/how-to-identify-succulents?_pos=1&_sid=53c0dc691&_ss=r
2. Dormancy happens when the environment in which your succulent develops turns unfavorable. Because it is easier to adjust the temperature of a place indoors, outdoor succulents often undergo dormancy more frequently than indoor succulents. However, it is totally natural for your indoor succulent to fall dormant throughout the winter months! You should also avoid repotting your succulents when they are dormant. More care guidelines may be found at succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/how-to-care-for-dormant-succulents-in-the-winter?_pos=1&_sid=9f4e589d6&_ss=r
3. It's always ideal to re-pot it right before its growing season, which for most succulents is in early spring or early fall. While repotting succulents is not difficult, it is critical that you carefully follow the instructions. Look it up at succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/p-strong-how-to-report-succulents-3-important-steps-you-shouldn-t-miss?_pos=3&_sid=a9473ea0d&_ss=r
4.It is now time to bring the plant indoors. By winterizing your succulents, you can keep track of them. After you've removed the "bad things from the pot," changed the soil, watered lightly, cleaned, and replaced the pot (if necessary). For more information, maybe you need to check out succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/how-to-prepare-your-succulents-for-winter-time?_pos=4&_sid=048e2a56e&_ss=r
Therefore, please do not hesitate to let us know via support@succulentsbox.com if you have any troubles with it or if you need any help.
Hi, I ordered succulent online. Of of them seems to have rotten stem. It's blackish red. And the plant looks healthy. The rot seems to spread in the stem
Hi there, I think you should cut off the rotten part and throw it away. Keep the healthy part only and propagate them
I have just started with succulents and getting your boxes. Am I supposed to pot them into the small pot and them let it grow and then repot it a few months later? I was in a different club before (that was fine) that send 2” succulents in a tiny pot. I already had to repot them. Is that normal? Or should I have to repot the 2” ones right away?
You should repot your succulents when: Newly purchased succulents, The succulent starts to outgrow its pot, The soil dries out too quickly after watering, The plant starts to look sick or unhealthy, The succulent begins to lean or topples over,..... more information about repotting, please kindly visit succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/p-strong-how-to-report-succulents-3-important-steps-you-shouldn-t-miss
when i bought a caatus from home depot, the roots were so tight around the soil i couldn't break it apart when i move it to a real pot
Hi there, if the root ball is very tight, gently loosen it up with the back end of a blunt tool, such as the back of a spoon handle. This helps it to adjust to the new soil and container.
My succulent leaf cuttings only grow roots, no babies. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Yes I wonder the same thing!
Hi how do I know if my succulent is a winter or summer dormant plant?
What is your succulent?
Can I use cactus soil to repot my succulents or should I add in some vermaculite & sand?
Hi there, as you know, succulents require dry soils with good drainage, so a porous sandy potting mix is ideal for growing healthy succulent plants. If you don't have a sandy soil mix, you can use potting soil or cactus soil with pumice or perlite to help with drainage. For more information about repotting, check out our website here . succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/p-strong-how-to-report-succulents-3-important-steps-you-shouldn-t-miss
@@SucculentsBox Okay, thanks for the info! I've got the classic Miracle Grow cactus soil, but it's hard for me to determine if this will drain enough. What's a good way to tell?
If I have a succulent in soil that doesn’t drain well. Any tips on how to dry out the soil faster?
Hi there, we suggest that you should take the plant out of the current pot and improve the drainage of the soil mix. The recipe for our soil mix is: potting soil + bark fines + perlite/pumice in 3:2:1 ratio
Hi, how do I repot a succulent that has no stem? It was cut up and sent with a bouquet. I tried potting it but it could not stay firm in the soil, and easily fell off when the soil got a bit dried up. Thank you.
Hi there, I think you should try topdressing! For more information, you can refer to this blog: succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/topdressing-for-succulents
Hi! Whay happens if i dont let my repotting soil dry out?
It may cause your succulent's root to rot because there won't be enough air pockets and the roots will not be able to breathe properly 😥
hello! i have a question so i recently discovered that my succulent plant has a mealy bug infestation and i was wondering if i needed to repot it? I got the plant 2 months ago.
Hi there, first please move the infected plant away from other plants. You should clean them by rinsing them under a strong stream of water. At the same time, clean the pot in hot, soapy water. Then, let the plant and the pot dry and replant with new soil. After that, you need to kill the mealybugs by spraying your succulent thoroughly using rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) or neem oil & soap mixture. Do this every week until you don’t see any more bugs. Hope this helps!
@@SucculentsBox thank you so much this was very helpful in gonna go ahead and do that right now!
@@SucculentsBox Quick question before i do anything how long am i suppose to let the plant dry?
@@aaliyah3251 We don't know the exact number since it depends on your condition. You can let the plant completely dry out for a couple of days before replanting. But it could be faster if the atmosphere in your place is dry and hot
Do you leave the soil loose or pack it down?
You should leave it a little loose. Don’t just poor it in loosely and leave it. Loosely packed is what you are going for. You want it to have enough density that the water doesn’t run right through but not so much that the plants roots can’t spread.
What is the middle succulent at 0.38?
So glad that you like it. It's Haworthia Zebra Plant, you can check it out on succulentsbox.com/collections/agave-aloe-gasteria-haworthia-succulents/products/haworthia-zebra. Hope you will find out your best succulents.
Hey so um, I messed up and kept my succulent in its planter from the store too long, and now its growing flowers and I really need to repot it, pls help 😭
Repotting may stop the blooming process, and the flower may fall off the succulent 😓 If there is still space, you are recommended to wait until this period is finish!
Why do you put the pumice stones in the soil and on top of the soil?
pumice stones in soil to increase its drainage which is crucial for succulents in order to prevent root rot. The ones on top of the soil are just white pebbles
How do you know when or if they are dormant? ❓
You can take a look at our blog to know How your succulent is in dormancy 🤩succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/succulent-dormancy-101
What is dormancy period??
Hi there, dormancy is a period in plants when their growth and physical activity are temporarily slowed down. This is often stimulated by unfavorable changes in environments such as extreme temperature, dryness, etc. When a succulent goes into dormancy, it will minimize metabolism activity to conserve energy until the environmental conditions get better. Hope this helps
Please check out our blog to have more information! succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/succulent-dormancy-101?_pos=1&_sid=68bae0f7b&_ss=r
Lots of work
IKR! But good news is that you only have to repot them if necessary
What is wrong with your succulents when the roots are very dry and woody?
Do you sell the large footed blue planter from the thumbnail? @ 2:45
Hi Violeta, we are afraid that those pots are not available for sale yet. However, you can check out other pots at our website: succulentsbox.com/collections/succulent-pots
I always don't know what to do with the old soil... do we just throw them out...?
You can reuse the soil but please keep in mind that if it's already infected with pest and disease, throw them right away
@@SucculentsBox thank you for the answer! Maybe it's just me being super not informed but... where do i 'throw away' soil?
What is the name of the pretty pink succulent. The one at 1:48 that has short, round, fat leaves. Edited: I looked at your website. It might be Moonstones.
That one is Moonstones Pachyphytum! It's one of the most beautiful succulents, check them out: succulentsbox.com/products/moonstones-succulent-pink-moonstone-plant-pachyphytum-oviferum-rosette-2-or-4
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How do you tell when your succulent is dormant?
Hi, you can check our blog about the topic of succulent dormancy here: succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/succulent-dormancy-101 😉
I accidentally watered my succulents after repotting ( on same day ) !! Is they are at risk now ???
It's best to allow your succulents to recover for a few days before giving them water. The reason behind is to prevent excess water from getting inside the plant cells that may cause it to rot. However, if your succulents arrived with completely dry soil, then watering them thoroughly right away is fine!
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I kill succulents like I kill mosquitoes. And I’m not even trying to. I think I over water them or something. And I don’t even water them much. Every time I wait a week after repotting and give them a good soak, they die 🤷🏻♀️
SUCCULENTS are not easy to care for the biggest lie! I have a small nursery and that is a no from me!