As you can see on the bottom right picture above this I am propagating new succulents! Click HERE to see how you can too!
See how the stems of these succulents are so long and bare? A possible cause for this might include be that these plants need more water.
This post Is going to be part of a series about how you can care for your succulents. Today, we are going to go over basic succulent care like watering, pot size, soil, and sunlight. We are only going to scratch the surface of how to provide the right conditions for your succulent plant so there will be more in depth posts about this at another time. Now, lets get started!
First we are going to talk about watering. Watering is a finicky thing when it comes to succulents and it is the reason why many succulents die either from under or over watering. The problem though is that different succulents have different watering needs. We water out succulents about once a week. It is very useful/important to have a watering schedule for your plants and or succulents so that you don’t miss or over water your plants. Our suggestion for watering succulents if you don’t know how much they need is to water them once a week. If their bottom leaves are falling off and they are getting longer or they are getting stretched out, then they need more water. If their bottom leaves are getting bloated, pale and then falling off, then you are giving them too much water. I hope that was helpful!
Now we can talk about sunlight. If your plant does not have enough sunlight, it will not grow much, and you might get signs of incorrect watering. Just like watering though, different succulents need more or less water. The best way to find out how much sunlight your succulents need is to just put them in the sunniest spot in your house and see how they do. You can also search up what type of succulent you have see how much sun it needs there. Also, if you are buying them from a nursery you can see if it is on its tag or ask the people working there.
Now let’s talk soil and pot size. For soil, you can either get a succulent soil mix or make some succulent soil from normal potting soil. As long as the soil that you are using for your succulents drains well and doesn’t retain too much water, you can use it. For pot size, succulents are VERY flexible. You can put them in just a cup, and they will flourish as long as they are being cared for properly. If you are just beginning to grow succulents, we recommend that you chose a pot with drainage holes. This is because if you have a pot with a closed bottom, if you over water it, it is much harder to fix the problem. Where if you have drainage holes, most of it will drain out the bottom. In the end though, it is up to you. Check out this post here: https://tigershakti.wordpress.com/2020/11/06/succulent-garden-tour/ it has pictures of our succulents and their pots if you still don’t know how big your succulent post should be.
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Hi guys! Today I am going to show you how you can multiply the number of succulent plants you have for free! This is also a good option if your succulents are looking old and a bit worse for wear. Let’s get started!
First you need to find out what type of a succulent you have. Some succulents have seeds, and some don’t and instead reproduce through fallen leaves! There are even succulents that don’t produce seeds till you take off their leaf! So here is how you can find out witch type of succulent you have.
Look at your plant. If it has little seeds forming on the tips of its leaves, it is a seed propagating plant.
If it does not and it just has leaves and a stem, it is most likely a leaf propagating plant. You can also check the base of the plant and see if there are any roots where a leaf might have fallen off.
Now you actually need to propagate your plant. For a seed reproducing succulent, all you have to do is when you see little roots on the seed, take it off the mother plant and just place it on the surface of the soil. It will do the rest.
For a leaf propagating succulent, it is a bit more complicated. First you need to take off a fully grown leaf. To do this, gently secure the stem of the succulent with one hand, while the other hand just gently grabs the leaf, and takes it off. It should come off relatively easily.
Then, let it sit and callous over for a few days. This way the edge of the leaf is sealed. After a few days, all you have to do is get a pot of soil and place the leaf on top of it. You can also do this when there are some roots and/or a mini plant on the edge of the leaf.
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Succulents are fun and beautiful to grow. They are great for beginners and for more experienced gardeners. This post is the beginning of a series that will cover everything you will ever need to know about these wonderful plants. So to start us off, here is a quick tour/introduction to succulents.
Enjoy these pictures!
This was the result of lots of hard work and care. You can do it to! Wether it’s in on a window still, or on your desk, or in a windowless room.
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