Should I separate my succulents?

When your plants have outgrown their pots or put out lots of babies, it's time to divide your succulents. Often, it's easier to divide your plants than to repot a large, multi-stemmed specimen. Division allows each repotted part to grow and fill another container. Plants grow more quickly during their growing season.

Is it better to plant succulents together or separate?

What is this? Luckily, most succulents have very similar watering needs so I don't worry about watering needs too much when combining plants. But you do need to know that certain succulent plants have very different watering needs so it is best to plant them in separate containers.

Do succulents like to be grouped together?

Succulents have a lot of characteristics that tie them together, like storing water in their leaves or stem for a not-so rainy day. While you can combine just about any succulents together, some will be much easier to maintain in the same arrangement than others.

How do I separate succulents?

Set the unpotted plant right side up and remove as much soil as possible, gently teasing out the roots. If the plant does not easily pull apart, cut through the roots and separate sections, starting at the top. Do it easily, but don't worry if a few roots break off. They will heal quickly in dry soil.

When should succulents be repotted?

A general rule of thumb is to repot succulents every two-years, at least as a way to provide fresh fertile soil. The best time to repot is at the beginning of a succulent's growing season - this gives the plant the highest chance of survival.

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Can you break off a succulent and replant?

Yes, you can cut off, or prune, a piece of a succulent and replant it. And with the proper living conditions, the pruned piece of succulent will take to its new home and grown into a full-fledged succulent. Keep on reading if you're interested in learning about pruning succulents.

How crowded should succulents be?

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Maybe a half inch to one inch space would be ideal and not so noticeable. Between the empty spaces, you could add a decorative rock to make it look full. Over the active phase of succulents, it could take 2 weeks to 3 months for it to fill in.

Can succulents get overcrowded?

Overcrowding Them

Overcrowding is one of the best ways to encourage mold and insect infestations. The second issue is that, although succulents do very well getting by on slim pickings, they still need food and water. Too much competition means they'll probably miss out.

How much space do you need between succulents?

If you want to give your succulents space, I recommend planting them about 1/2" to 1" apart (13 mm to 25 mm), whether you're planting them with other succulents, or in a pot. Then give them about 1/2″ to 1" from the edge of the pot as well.

Which succulents go well together?

Some winter dormant succulents that look great together are Agave, Echeveria and Sempervivum. And if you want to put the summer dormant succulents together, you may want to think about Aeonium, Aloe, Graptopetalum, and Kalanchoe.

How do you make succulents grow bigger?

Succulents will grow bigger and fast when they have the ideal growing medium too feed the growth. Succulent potting mix will give you happy, healthy and big succulents. Although many succulents will grow in regular potting mix, they are unlikely to grow as big and as pretty.

Do succulents like small pots?

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Due to its size, a small pot can hold less soil in it, which means your plant will not get enough nutrients to thrive. Moreover, a small container constricts the roots, which eventually disrupts the growth of a plant.

Do succulents like being root bound?

No plant 'likes' being root bound. Eventually the roots get less and less efficient and plant health will go on the decline. Soil should be well aerated with relatively low water retention. Speed of draining isn't necessarily a good indicator of a good soil.

What do you do with succulent puppies?

Often, these offshoots or pups will already have their own roots and can simply be removed from the mother and potted on their own, says Kremblas. Others may need a few weeks to develop their own roots; treat these pups like stem cuttings and plant once the roots sprout.

How often should you water a succulent?

You should water your succulents every other week during non-winter months when temperatures are above 40 degrees. During the winter time (when temperatures are below 40 degrees) you should only water your succulent once a month because it is dormant during this time. There are a few exceptions to this rule.

Can you put succulent cuttings straight into soil?

Allow the cuttings to dry for a few days in an empty tray until the raw ends have calloused. Next, the cuttings can be rooted in soil or water. Soil: Once the stems have calloused, fill a shallow tray with well-draining cactus/succulent soil and place the cuttings on top.

Can I put my succulent in a Mason jar?

Mason jars are a perfect planter for fun and quirky succulents. These drought-tolerant beauties come in so many varietals, gem-colors and sizes. Succulents are incredibly low maintenance and easy for practically anyone to care for (with a few exclusions).

Can you bury succulent stems?

Stem cutting results in two parts, the head and the stump, which can all be used in propagation. Before being buried in soil, the beheaded part need to be let dry for a few days to prevent moisture from causing rot. Next, plant it in soil and water a few times per week when the soil is dry.

Do succulents outgrow their containers?

While succulents are pretty slow growers, they will eventually outgrow the pot they are in and even need some maintenance on a regular basis.

How do you thin out succulents?

To do this, you should cut back the entire plant. You can remove up to a third of its size once a year in the spring. Cut all of its branches back to the size you want, making sure your cuts are near a leaf or lateral branch. Another reason you might want to trim your succulent is to redirect its new growth.