Please help me identify my succulents and cacti!
Anni Christensen
6 years ago
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greenclaws UK, Zone 8a
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoRelated Discussions
Someone help me ID my cacti/succulents please?
Comments (6)Sadly, just because a bagged soil is called 'cactus soil' that doesn't necessarily mean it's any good for cacti and succulents as we've said many times before, it's just sales blurb. They will die in that mix whatever their size, large or small, the result will be the same. Can't tell what the planter/s look like size wise in relation to the plants or whether it's one big planter, but whichever, there's way too much unused 'peaty' type compost. It will cause one of two things to happen...if you water thoroughly which they will need (but they also need to drain properly) it will stay wet and they'll rot. Failing that, the soil may become hydrophobic, you will think you are watering it but it will stay dry at the roots, as spray bottles don't water efficiently. Please do a search for a more suitable mix using the search box a the top, your plants will thank you in the end. Gill...See MorePlease help me identify my first succulent
Comments (3)Hello :) I've been gardening succulents for over a year so I'll share with you what I know. That plant looks like an echeveria imbricata. It isn't getting enough light and how you can tell is how the leaves are spread out. Succulents love the sun so I recommend 4-6 hours of sun, outside is the best in my experience. Don't make the change from little sun to a lot quickly though because it will burn the leaves, slowly adjust it. As for soil, well draining is very important. I buy a pre-mixed succulent soil but there are many methods out there, the main thing to have is perlite or pumice. Perlite is easier to get a hold of in my experience. Never use a potting mix that is used in flower beds or for usual house plants, this will cause root rot because it isn't well draining and doesnt quickly dry. In your containers, make sure there is a drainage hole so there is no excess water sitting in the pot, this will also suffocate the roots and cause root rot. For watering, only water once the soil is completely dry, not just the top layer or so. This changes based on the seasons and your location. For me I water once a week in summer and about 2-3 weeks in winter. When watering, soak the soil thoroughly until water pours out of the drainage hole so all the roots get some water. I would stop misting because it's not effective for succulents. I hope I've helped :) If you have any questions feel free to ask...See MorePlease help me identify my succulent!
Comments (2)Not getting enough light and is stretching as a result. Try cactus and succulents forum for identification....See MorePlease help me identify my succulent
Comments (2)Looks like an Echeveria or hybrid. It desperately needs more light. Where do you live? These don't fare well under typical indoor conditions. Those types of pots typically have a label on them. What does the label say?...See MoreAllie B Los Angeles, CA
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greenclaws UK, Zone 8a