Did you overwinter your succulents and they're looking a little sad? Here are some tips on getting them back to a healthy, happy state so they can grow for you all summer long. In the video below you can watch Candi in action cleaning up her succulents and repotting them in her birdbath!
- Check for bugs: mealybugs are common. Use 70% alcohol to remove any critters. Keep away from other plants if infected.
- Cut off long trailing heads, or as I call it, behead them! You can trim the long piece down to the base where it will branch now into two new growths. The beheaded part can sit in a shady spot and form a callous over the tip. After a day or two, stick the calloused end in soil and watch it grow! From one plant to three. (And now your addiction to succulents begins.) Watch video below for detailed instruction on this.
- Acclimate: slowly transition them to a covered patio or porch where they will get indirect sunlight and little wind. They need to adjust to the outdoors! We consider succulents outdoor plants, that come in for the winter to survive. They need that nice warm sun and outdoor air to grow!
- Shallow pots: make sure you are planting into a shallow pot. As you can see in the video below, succulents do not need very much root space. Planting in a pot too deep can easily cause root rot. Make sure pots have drainage!
- Use good potting soil: you want a mixture with excellent drainage. We recommend Coast of Maine Mount Desert Island Blend Organic Cactus & Succulent Mix, available to purchase at our greenhouse!
- Minimal Watering: too much watering can not only kill your succulents, but will cause them to stretch and grow very leggy. Typically summer rains are enough to keep them happy, but you may need to hit them with the hose every so often!
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