More Newbies for the clueless family (zone 9b)
My daughter and I went to the nursery close to home. We went to pick up some gritty mix, or I (ass)umed it would be gritty mix. While walking up a truck of plants was being delivered, so we decided to look at the cactus and various succulents. We spotted this really pretty little plant that turned out to be a haworthia, and decided we should bring it home. Then while following the resident raccoon to see what he was doing, we spotted something only labeled as jade, it was so interesting, and personally we decided cute. So we got it too! After finally getting what I blindly assumed was gritty mix, and a few terra cotta pots, and our newest family members we left. When we got unloaded and settled we started researching our new family members. The haworthia I am still not sure what type it is, the jade though is gollum (= cute little fella in a very odd way, Gollum is so fitting! Anyway I finally looked at the mix we got to discover it was just everyday cactus, and succlent soil. So my question is, should I go ahead and repot everyone into their new terra cotta homes with current new soil (pic attached) or wait until i can supplement the mix next week? Also if anyone knows the type haworthia I would love to name it (= before my 4yr old names it cutie too. She named her baby succulent "cutest awesomeness"...;), Another question after repotting how long before watering, automatically, or a few days, week? I had no idea how fun plants could be, but im definitely in love! These guys really have turned into members of our family! Thanks for any advice, or suggestions! I really enjoy this forum...i love how educated and thoughtful everyone is with the novice. Hope everyone has a great day!
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Mary
8 years agoYes, happily, I really appreciate how thoroughly and thoughtfully you all consider every aspect! Pic 1 is of soil (no flash used for any pics, seemed to distort) pic 2 is the gollums current abode from nursery looked as though it had just been watered , and pic 3 is haworthia, in housing from nursery also appeared recently watered..also is that a tiny root? Also I read that with terra cotta pots the pot itself needs to be soaked in h20 before housing a new succulent? Is this correct/necessary? Thanks again
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nomen_nudum
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoYou may want to add more perlite to the bagged soil I would also sift out some of the peat prior to re-potting.
Pic demo
Pic 1: 2 seasons in the original soil seen in pic I would describe the center inner area of soil t as somewhat moist & slightly hard on top
l also added in more of a custom mix that is seen below , the new mix is very very dry
Soaking the new pot is something you could do for sanitary reasons but certainly isn't ' required' mine went right back in the same old pot.
Like some others I am a little more in the knowing of my in growing conditions/ areas. I don't worry about an overly watered re-potted succulent as it has plenty of time to dry after the soaking. I applied is to help the roots to settle in the added fresh dry mix. After I re-potted mine I soaked the re-potted plant for about 1 minute let it drain for a few more minutes ( 4-5 minutes) then return it to it's growing area.
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Tahneal Melb, Australia (10a)
8 years agoThe spots on your gollum .. Do you mean the black ones? Mine has some too. I'd be curious to know what they are also.
My gollum:
I am new to this too and can't name your first plant but it is a great looking plant!! Welcome to the succulent addiction :)
Mary thanked Tahneal Melb, Australia (10a)Mary
8 years agoTahneal Melb, Australia (10a)
8 years agoMary
8 years agoOne spot on mine did, the rest are not budging. Mine did come from nursery like that...im a little concerned because on finger has turned yellowish and is leaning. I think it's moisture from the sitting in soil and plastic pot. However that's just my guess without any true knowledge. The closest place with perlite is a 15 mile drive...so i was hoping they would be ok till Mon when my daughter returns to school in that area. What do you think, should i go ahead and make the trip or repot without it till available? Here's 2 different angles and 3 shots, i tend to get a bit ocd..any idea what is going on? Thanks again @Rina
rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
8 years agoMary
8 years agoWill do both @ewwmayo and @kaktuschris Really appreciate it! I wish I could find a forum for all of my questions on my different interests with people as helpful as you all! It's so nice to get experienced advice that gives me peace of mind(= my 4yr old asked me today when I mentioned needing to down size my book collection, if she could have my plants book so she could teach me how to care for our new babies! Lol
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jic any of you are interested in seeing the other pages mentioning succulents and cactus from the above mentioned book (=
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