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My plants were delivered wet, what do I do? View answer
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SYMPTOMS OF TOO LITTLE LIGHT (ETIOLATION)
Form: Outer leaves of rosettes turn downwards, stems stretch tall with wide gaps between leaves
Color: Plants can revert to green or turn pale and faded
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PREVENTION
Refer to each plant's Recommended Light Conditions to the right of its description on our site and place accordingly
Cultivate hardy succule Read more
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Asked 11 ´months ago | Ordering Info
Succulents need deep, infrequent watering , especially during their growing season and when they are young and establishing roots. Only water when the soil is completely dry and err on the side of underwatering. Watering too frequently is the most common way to kill succulents!
HOW TO WATER SUCCULENTS
Drench from above using a faucet, hose, or watering can
Do not mist with a spray bottle (the only e Read more
SYMPTOMS
Wrinkling
Going limp
Turning crispy and yellow or brown
Shedding lots of dry leaves
SOLUTIONS
Drench thoroughly; do not use a spray bottle
Increase water frequency, but still only water when top soil is dry
Water during a cool part of the day, early morning or evening
Protect from direct sun, particularly when temperatures exceed 80F
Remove leaves that are already dry a Read more
Should I use a top dressing with succulents? View answer
Asked 6 ´years ago | Planting & Transplanting
Can I use a pot or container without a drainage hole? View answer
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When should I plant succulents outdoors? View answer
Asked 6 ´years ago | Hardy Succulents
Where should I plant outdoor succulents? View answer
Asked 6 ´years ago | Hardy Succulents
Try to plant in mild, dry conditions to reduce overstressing the transplant. Be sure to grow your succulents in a location that meets the Recommended Light Requirements specified on the each succulent's product page.
HOW TO PLANT A SUCCULENT
Gently remove plant from its plastic container
Loosen the root ball to encourage roots to spread
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How densely should I plant / space succulents? View answer
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Why is my succulent changing colors? View answer
Asked 6 ´years ago | Hardy Succulents > Sempervivum (Hens & Chicks)
Left on their own, Sempervivum rosettes grow into tidy, mounding clusters. They are also particularly easy to propagate by hand because they produce new offsets or "chicks" on stolons (horizontal stems). When the chick is at least 1.0" in diameter, cut or gently pull it from its mother rosette. Place the new offsets on well draining soil in partial sun and water regularly until it can establish mature roots. The prop Read more
CROWN DIVISION
While standard Sempervivum (Hens & Chicks) are known for sending out young plant offsets on stolons from a central mother rosette, new growth in S. heuffelii arises through crown division. S. heuffelii varieties develop offsets right in the middle of an older rosette. As leaves emerge and enlarge, the clump expands to make room for the new, individual rosettes.
PROPAGATING BY HAND
Witho Read more
Succulents are extremely resilient plants, but they can be affected by pests and diseases, particularly when grown indoors or kept too wet. When problems do arise, they are often related to mealybugs, aphids, gray mold ( Botrytis ), or fungus gnats. You can find specific information for each of these pests in their own articles in this FAQ, but below are preventative and curative measures that work for general succul Read more
SIGNS
White, cotton-like buildup in crevices between leaves
Misshapen leaves marked with dents
Significant leaf loss, including top and center leaves
TREATMENTS
First, isolate plant to prevent spread of bugs and repot with new soil
Most effective strategy: spray directly with diluted 50% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) every day until bugs disappear
Introduce ladybugs into your ga Read more
SIGNS
Small, black gnats flying slowly and resting on wet soil
Look similar to fruit flies
TREATMENTS
Help soil dry out completely by reducing watering frequency and increasing airflow and sunlight
Make a gnat trap: pour a couple splashes of apple cider vinegar and a few drops of dish soap into a cup, cover with plastic wrap, then poke a finger-sized hole in the plastic; keep near plant
Rep Read more
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Asked 6 ´years ago | Types of Succulents
