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Succulents can become overgrown and root bound after a couple years of healthy growth. You can improve their appearance by lightly trimming the foliage, repotting them into a larger container with fresh soil, and ensuring light conditions and soil nutrients are optimal.
HOW TO REPOT OVERGROWN SUCCULENTS
Pulling from the base of the stem, gently remove all plants from the old container
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STRETCHED OR ETIOLATED
Succulents can grow tall and spindly when they are short on sunlight. As soon as you see signs of stretching, move the plant into sunnier conditions or install a grow light above it. Colors can come back with more light, but stretched succulents have to be pruned back into shape. Hardy succulents tend to stretch easily indoors; make sure they have plenty of light or move them outside.
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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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Succulents make great options for living walls and green roofs because they are drought tolerant, can grow in less than 4" of soil, and require very little maintenance. You can find all of our living wall and green roofs varieties here .
LIVING WALLS
Find your Hardiness Grow Zone to select varieties that can tolerate the average minimum temperature in your climate
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It is certainly possible to grow succulents in glass terrariums, but there are challenges. Use only open terrariums with plenty of airflow, as the humidity in sealed terrariums is too high for succulents. Terrariums usually do not have drainage holes and glass does not breathe, so be extra careful not to over-water . Water about 1/3 the volume of the soil and do not water again until the soil is completely dry. Try n Read more
Video Guide to Pots for Succulents Here
DRAINAGE
We recommend using containers with drainage holes and drilling holes in the bottom of non-draining containers. It is possible to grow succulents in non-draining containers but they require more caution to avoid over-watering and rot. Adding rocks to the bottom of a non-draining pot is not recommended; it actually creates pockets of water and makes root rot even m Read more
Struggled with succulents and don't know what the problem was? The answer could be in the soil.
Succulents need different soil from most plants in order to really thrive. Indoors or out, there are a lot of factors that determine the right soil for healthy, beautiful plants. Use the wrong type of soil and you'll find yourself endlessly troubleshooting care issues.
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Struggled with succulents and don't know what the problem was? The answer could be in the soil.
Succulents need different soil from most plants in order to really thrive. Indoors or out, there are a lot of factors that determine the right soil for healthy, beautiful plants. Use the wrong type of soil and you'll find yourself endlessly troubleshooting care issues.
But fear not! This comprehensive guide 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
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SYMPTOMS
Going soft
Becoming mushy and wet
Turning a translucent yellow or brown
Shedding soggy upper leaves near the center of the rosette
SOLUTIONS
Immediately reduce watering frequency and allow soil to fully dry out
Move into a location with slightly more sunlight and good ventilation
Remove leaves that are already mushy and translucent
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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
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Grow lights are a great option for indoor succulents! Many indoor spaces do not get enough sunlight to support robust, colorful succulents (particularly in winter), and grow lights can help supplement natural light. We recommend using full spectrum, white LED bulbs or T5 fluorescent tubes. Look for a light that produces 300-800 lumens per square foot. Place your grow lights 6.0" to 12.0" from the top of the succulent Read more
SYMPTOMS OF TOO MUCH SUN
Color: Pigments will look washed out and bleached
Burns: Leaves eventually get blotchy burns in white, yellow, or brown
Texture: Over-exposure is often accompanied by signs of desiccation e.g. wrinkled, scaly, or crispy leaves
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PREVENTION
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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
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The following information is included in every package.
UNPACK PLANTS IMMEDIATELY
Use caution to avoid breaking leaves; beware of any cacti or other prickly plants.
Crinkle paper and cardboard packing materials are recyclable.
Loose soil on the foliage can easily be removed with a light brushing or watering.
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