Common Problems with Succulents and How to Preven Them
Common Problems with Succulents and How to Preven Them
Learn why your succulents are dying or losing their compact form! By recognizing the signs, you can diagnose what’s wrong with your succulent so you can fix the problem!
West Coast Gardens Succulent Planter
23 Cutest planter ideas for succulents – Hungarican Journey
Create unique DIY planters for a perfect succulent home decor. Succulent plants are beautiful, easy container garden plants plus they are low-maintenance.
You Can Get A Seashell Succulent Planter And It Is Gorgeous
Y’all have to see this gorgeous seashell succulent planter we found right on the Etsy website! Gah!! I have jumped with two feet into the little succulent craze! I first dabbled with a succulent from
Succulent Planter Box DIY
A tutorial for making a rustic-style wooden planter for real or faux succulents. You’ll love this mini DIY succulent planter box centerpiece!
DIY Round Hanging Succulent Planter | All Things Target
We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. Just when you think Target’s Dollar Spot couldn’t get any better, they stock the shelf with everything needed to make faux succulent arrangements. Colorful rocks, pretty containers, and a variety of realistic looking succulents…it’s all there! Once you see how easy it…
Handmade Ceramic Hand Succulent Planter Cactus Pot Cute – Etsy
(Handmade Ceramic Hand Succulent Planter, Cactus Pot, Cute Office Desk Accessories, Porcelain Catch All Tray, 1st Anniversary Gift for Couple) CARING HANDS planter Hands down, one of our favorite objects! Eclectic by design, this planter mixes with any collection – industrial, modern or rustic. But you can use it for any other purpose – think jewelry or stationary storage, snacks and sweets serving, etc. Also, makes a perfect and meaningful gift for your special someone. This listing is for: 1 item. The plant is not included in the listing. (!!!) As with any planter without a drainage hole, place some pebbles/gravel at the bottom of the planter. This will keep the roots up out of any residual water and will help to keep your plant healthy. Or simply leave us a note at checkout if you need a drainage hole in your planter(s). > Materials: Porcelain (lead and cadmium free), Creamy-white color, Food safe glossy glaze (inside only). > Dimensions: Height: about 6.5 cm (2.5″), Diameter: about 12 cm (4.7″) – a little bit smaller than the average human hand size. > Use: Microwave and dishwasher safe. > Shipping: Made to order, please allow about 7-21 days for your order to be made before shipping. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – To see MORE click here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sindstudio – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Please read our SHOP POLICIES before ordering: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sindstudio/policy – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS All international orders will ship via registered airmail from Israel. Most orders arrive within 1.5 to 3.5 weeks but can take longer, especially during holidays. Customs fees vary and are the sole responsibility of the buyer. All items are carefully wrapped and packaged. We care about the environment and try to use recycled materials for packaging. Please handle with care due to the fine nature of ceramics and porcelain. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – If you have any QUESTIONS, please contact us! We’re always open to custom orders, new ideas and wholesale inquiries. Thank you for stopping by!
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30 DIY Backyard Succulent Gardens You’ll Love
You’ll love this list of 30 backyard succulent gardens! Tons of designs for adding beauty and life to your yard with little effort! A gardener’s dream!
If you’ve tried growing healthy succulents in the past but always ended up with dead plants, please don’t give up.You can do this!You might think you have a brown thumb, but believe it or not, you can grow healthy, vibrant succulents if you learn exactly what they need to thrive.If you learn how to properly care for succulents and pay close attention to the signs, you’ll be able to diagnose what’s going wrong with your succulent with enough time to save it.(This post may contain affiliate links).Yes, succulents are low-maintenance plants that do well across different hardiness zones.They can be grown indoors almost anywhere as long as they have access to sunlight (or a growing light!). It’s why people all across the globe love them so much.They’re not only interesting to look at, but their demands are also simple and straightforward.They can even be grown alongside other low-maintenance perennials if they’re being grown outdoors.Sometimes, however, you can hit a few bumps in the road. You might find yourself staring at a succulent that just doesn’t look right. It doesn’t look healthy, vibrant, or happy.The issues outlined below are the most commonly encountered problems when growing succulents.They’re what causes the most frustration among gardening beginners and experienced gardeners alike.Let’s talk about what those things are and how you can fix them!Over-Watering SucculentsThat’s right, succulents and cacti are drought-tolerant but they do need water to survive.These beautiful little plants store water in their stem and leaves, which is what makes them so hardy and resistant to drought.It’s also what makes them the perfect plant for creating gorgeous crafts, like these Succulents Christmas Ornaments and this Succulent Centerpiece.Since succulents don’t require regular watering, they hold up well as crafts for several weeks.The biggest reason so many people accidentally kill their succulents has to do with the way they are watering them.Succulents won’t demand much from you in the way of regular pruning or fertilizing like other plants do, but one thing they are particular about is their water and moisture levels!In fact, the surest way to kill your succulent is by over OR under watering it.Since succulents are drought-tolerant plants, they should only be watered when the soil they’re sitting in has gone dry.What’s the best way to tell?That’s simple: you don’t need some fancy tool to tell you when it’s time to water your succulents.Simply stick your finger into the soil. Does it feel dry? If it does, it’s time to water your succulent.Water it until you see water escaping from the drainage hole. Then rid the saucer of any remaining water.Yes – you need to empty the saucer of any water.If you skip this step, the bottom of your pot will sit in that water for hours, which can (and from my experience, will) cause your succulent to rot. Yikes!Just look at the evidence, below. See those yellow, soggy leaves? I accidentally left this poor little plant in a water-filled saucer for a few hours after I watered it.Within two days, the roots and leaves started rotting.I felt terrible! Unfortunately, once your succulent starts to rot, it’s time to throw out the infected plant. Learn more about when and how to water succulents with this in-depth post. Under-watering Succulents and Aeriel RootsOn the other side of the spectrum is under-watering.Many people believe that succulents can go weeks and weeks without water because they’re drought tolerant. That’s simply not the case. Your succulents will eventually dry up if you don’t water them when the soil is dry.They’ll rely on the water that’s stored in their stem and leaves, but when that’s depleted, they’ll be left with nothing to survive on.How can you tell your succulents have been underwatered? The leaves in the middle and towards the top of the succulent will appear brown and crispy.They simply won’t look the way they did when you brought them home.To fix this issue, try checking on your succulents every few days. If the soil feels dry, water them thoroughly.In my growing zone (9b) I usually water my plants about once a week, maybe twice if the weather is warmer or my plants look underwater.For more on how to water succulents, click here!Roots that grow above the soil and out of the stem are called aeriel roots and are a sign of severe dehydration.To address the problem give your succulents a deep watering and make sure to keep a regular watering schedule.Remember that succulents should be watered when the topsoil feels dry.You can trim off the aeriel roots from the stem to make the succulent more visually appealing, or you can simply leave them as is.
Aeriel roots on the stem from severe underwatering and dehydration.You Planted Your Succulents in Regular Potting SoilIf you planted your succulents or cacti in regular potting soil, that was your first mistake.Regular potting soil is meant to retain moisture, which is something you want to avoid when growing succulents.Succulents simply do not do well if their soil is too moist. Too much moisture will lead the roots to rot, which will kill your plant and leave you feeling frustrated.You should always plant your succulents and cacti in cactus mix.Cactus mix, as shown below, is made up of soil, pumice, and sometimes sand, which is what makes it fast-draining.It’s what helps the water move through the soil and out of the drainage hole.Brown. Dry Succulent Leaves at the BaseWhen I first saw brown, dead leaves at the base of one of my succulents, I wondered why my new plant was dying. Now, of course, I understand that brown, dying leaves at the bottom of the plant mean that the succulent is making room for new leaves.It’s a natural process and not something you should worry about!But what do you do about the dead leaves?All you need to do is gives those leaves a gentle tug and they’ll fall right off.Discard the leaves and voila – you’re done. You now have a healthier-looking plant again.
Remove the dead leaves from the bottom of the succulent. This is succulent is fine; it just needs a regular watering schedule and plenty of indirect sunlight so that the leaves don’t get sunburned on days above 90 degrees Fahrenheit.Stretched-Out and Leggy SucculentsStretching is something that can frustrate even the most talented gardener. It’s a consequence of not taking care of your succulent properly. I love the compact shape and look of succulents and I bet you do, too.In fact, it’s probably what I love about them the most. Take Echevarria Lolas for example.This variety is shaped like a rosette and looks awe-inspiring when it holds its compact form.If your succulents are stretching out and up in a way that makes them lose their shape, as shown below, then they’re not getting enough sunlight.Unfortunately, once succulents stretch out in a process called Etoliation, they can never go back to their original form.
This Echevarria needed more sunlight. It won’t die but it’s perfect for propagating.Etoliation is a process in which plants literally stretching themselves out in search of the nearest light source.It’s a survival technique! While you might not like your succulent’s new form, the good news is that it’s not going to die.It’s simply taken on a different shape and aesthetic.
(For pretty succulent photos & videos and tips + tricks, follow me on Instagram!)To prevent your succulents from stretching, make sure you place your pots in an area that gets about 6 hours of indirect sunlight each day.If your stretched-out succulent really bothers you, however, you can propagate it to make new plants!Simply tug off the leaves in a gentle manner to ensure a clean break from the stem, let the leaves callus over a few days, then place the leaves on top of cactus mix. In a few weeks or months, the leaves will begin to grow roots and little baby succulents!For a step-by-step guide, head over to my post on How to Propagate Succulents from Leaves.
Follow me on Instagram for more propagation tips- just click here!Mealybugs: White Cotton-Like Pests that Spread QuicklyGardening and insects go hand-in-hand, unfortunately! When growing succulents, mealybugs are something you want to watch out for and deal with right away because this garden pest spreads quickly.If not caught early enough, the mealybugs will continue to lay eggs and multiply; they can even spread to other pots and plants.If you see specks of white mounds on the leaves of your succulents, you probably have a mealybug problem.
See that white mound on the leaves that look like a spider web or a mound of white cotton? That’s a sign of a mealybug infestation!Don’t freak out, though! There’s a quick and simply DIY solution to this and it calls for a few Q-tips, rubbing alcohol, and a spray bottle.If you see just a few white specks on your plant, simply dip the q-tip into the rubbing alcohol and then swipe away at the mealybugs.Do this until you don’t see any more white specks.If your plant is very infected, you can fill your spray bottle with water and rubbing alcohol, and drench your plant with the solution.For a more in-depth tutorial about how to get rid of mealybugs, head over to my post here.If you learned something new in this post, you’ll love the posts below!: How to Water SucculentsHow to Care for a Pothos Plant: The Perfect Houseplant for BeginnersSucculents 101: How to Care for SucculentsHow to Fertilize Succulents How to Get Rid of Mealybugs on SucculentsA Beautiful DIY Succulent Centerpiece for Your Christmass TablePothos Plant Propagation: How to Grow Pothos Cuttings
