succulent soft leaves
L Evve (Miami)
5 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (12)
tapla (mid-Michigan, USDA z5b-6a)
5 years agoL Evve (Miami)
5 years agoRelated Discussions
Soft leaves on succulents
Comments (2)Your problem could be, that they dont have enough roots to suck up th e water ... i water my succulents once a week, with the soil drying out within 3 days. They need the dry period to send out more roots to be able to suck up more water as they age and get larger...See MoreSoft and wrinkly succulents... What's wrong??
Comments (2)you probably water them too much, cactus and succulents like a dry soil and water about once a week sometimes once in a two week time period...See MoreSoft and wrinkly succulents... What's wrong??
Comments (4)The amount of water is subject to variables so there's no real rule of thumb as to how often to water your succulents. You'll get a feel for it over time. I love terra cotta pots for succulents because they dry out quickly so I'm less likely to overwater. What direction does the window face? When I have new succulents that aren't doing well after trying less water, then more water and not resolving the issue, I take the succulent out of the pot and wash the roots off completely from the soil it came from the store in and repot with new soil. I did that with one succulent that kept losing leaves and still had no luck until I put the plant outside. Now it's healthy as can be. I was able to save it before it lost all it's leaves!...See MoreSoft and wrinkly succulent, HELP!
Comments (26)Some people take a plant out of the nursery pot and put it right into the new soil mix. That really causes problems, as you can imagine. So good job on removing most of it. I tend to be a little rough, even using a bamboo skewer or hit it with the hose to remove all that I can get without ripping off all the roots - as you were worried about doing. We always mention how the old soil can retain too much water, but it can go the other way as well. If peat based soil gets too dry it won't absorb water any more. So now you can have hard soil keeping water away from your plant's roots. So in the end, it is just better to remove all that you can from the roots. I would not bother the roots if you think you did a good job. That may not be the problem at all. In fact, it is probably the lack of drainage in the pot, but I thought it was worth mentioning. If someone disagrees, they'll mention it here! LOL Off Topic - We have a LOT of new users who are all assigned "HU and a long number" as their user name. Apparently, since the update to the website it does not guide new people through setting up a user name. You can go to Your Houzz and edit your publicly displayed name on your profile information. That's where many of us add our growing zone and general location, too. You can be any name you choose, we don't care. It's just easier to converse with you, but it is entirely up to you!...See MoreElle
5 years agoL Evve (Miami)
5 years agotapla (mid-Michigan, USDA z5b-6a)
5 years agoL Evve (Miami)
5 years agoodyssey3
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agobunkfree_4a_canada
5 years agotapla (mid-Michigan, USDA z5b-6a)
5 years agoAndrea Abarzua
5 years agoSanoj Sivadas
5 years ago
Related Stories
FLOWERS AND PLANTSAgave Weberi’s Spiky Leaves Stand Out in Drought-Tolerant Gardens
Weber’s agave is a Southwestern native that tolerates heat and cold, enhancing gardens of various styles
Full StoryFLOWERS AND PLANTSSoft, Silvery Lamb’s Ears Are a Garden Favorite
These furry, sturdy plants add a soft touch to the landscape and attract birds, bees and butterflies
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESGreat Garden Combo: 3 Soft-Looking Plants for a Dry Climate
Weave a romantic tapestry with this drought-tolerant combination of plants as tough as they are lovely
Full StoryCOLORBest Ways to Use the Soft Yellow Color of 2014
You may fall for PPG Pittsburgh Paints’ Turning Oakleaf if you like your hues warm, mellow and cheery
Full StoryFOLIAGEThe Right Touch: 13 Soft, Fuzzy Plants for Gardens and Pots
Brush a hand on velvety foliage or fluffy plumes for a sensory garden experience beyond sight and smell
Full StoryHOUSEPLANTS5 Favorite Succulents to Grow Indoors
These easy-to-grow succulents make great houseplants in bright, sunny spaces
Full StoryCONTAINER GARDENS3 Steps to Creating Quick, Easy and Colorful Succulent Containers
Take a bright container, add a colorful succulent or two and have a professional, summery design in minutes
Full StorySUCCULENTSGardening 101: What to Know About Propagating Succulents
Here’s how to grow more succulents from the plants you already have
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDES10 Cold-Hardy Succulents for Cool-Season Interest
These attractive plants shrug off colder temperatures, and many can be brought inside in containers in extra-chilly climates
Full StoryHOUSEPLANTSGrow Donkey Tail Succulent, a High-Impact, Low-Maintenance Plant
Easy-care Sedum morganianum is perfect for hanging planters and mixed containers
Full StorySponsored
Ash - Zone 7a