I just got this plant

I just placed it in succulent soil and hopefully it goes.

Do I water it now or wait?

Also it says from my search it's a coral reef? Can anyone verify?

It does look like what I saw but want to make sure

TIA

Question

#Sedum

@SimpleSucculent · Answer

Don’t water it right away. And what kind of succulent soil did you use?

@signorebean · Answer

Hi Maisie! This is definitely a sedum but I believe it’s a makinoi variety, also known as a tundra tornado. While it’s a variegation in itself, there are also subtle differences in pigmentation between makinoi sedums depending on the climates in which they begin their establishment and the typical temperature ranges they receive. Yours looks like a predominantly green variety with some occasional purple tinges; it’s absolutely gorgeous! ☺️ In terms of its moisture levels, may I ask if you happen to know as to when it was last watered before you adopted it? If not that’s completely okay, however if this is the case and you’re unsure I’d recommend holding off watering it and letting it adjust to its new environment and soil. Tundra tornadoes prefer being allowed to dry out a little between waterings anyway, typically only requiring a light top up once every 10-12 days. May I also ask if the pot it’s in has drainage? Aeration to its root system is particularly important in order to allow it to dry out as it needs to and prevent waterlogging 🪴

@SimpleSucculent · Answer

@LaBori276 which one is it? And does the soil feel soft, fibery, or rocky? Even though Greg says it’s all one type, different brands of succulent soil are pretty different.

@TidyTigerpear · Answer

Don’t water right away, when repotting plants especially succulents, roots can be damaged and they are essentially like a cut. If you water it can increase bacteria and increase your chances of it getting a fungal disease. I would wait until it’s more settled in its new home, and then water.

@PetGoldenpine · Answer

Preppy

@SimpleSucculent · Answer

@LaBori276 okay that seems fine

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