Over or under watered?
So, I've already killed my first #succulent by way of overwatering/poor soil drainage. So now I'm nervous. XD I have two new babies that the app wants me to water after 14 days of them being repotted into soil with more grit in it. I didn't wet down the soil or anything; They've just been chillin' in their new container (plastic, but with plenty of drainage), about 8 inches or more away from a grow light. Now the #stringofpickles #stringofrubies is starting to look a little shriveled, with the addition of these odd spots. A couple leaves have gone brown on the #jewelofthedesert, as well. Is this a sign that they need water, or a sign for rot? I don't want to kill these babes, too. DX #succulentsquad #succulents #succulentlove #succulenthelp
11ft to light, indirect
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
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You can also snooze waters on Greg to help it "learn" your plants individual needs. Agree with @plantlady100 and @FreshWidow all solid tips!!!🥰
@FreshWidow & @plantlady100 that's what I was thinking, but I wanted to make sure, after rotting out my hawthoria cooperi.
@plantlady100 so, is there an actual difference between string of rubies and string of pickles? I've learned how useful latin names are with reptiles, and it's proving even more important when it comes to plants. I got these from a succulent box shipment, so the cards sent with aren't always the most helpful. DX
@PlantEsteem yes! I've been doing this with my little mint saplings and tiger lily bulbs that I just planted this summer. XD
@plantlady100 so, is there an actual difference between string of rubies and string of pickles? I've learned how useful latin names are with reptiles, and it's proving even more important when it comes to plants. I got these from a succulent box shipment, so the cards sent with aren't always the most helpful. DX
@PlantEsteem yes! I've been doing this with my little mint saplings and tiger lily bulbs that I just planted this summer. XD
@ToxicPunkWitch if you don't have a moisture meter or access to one then get a pencil or chop stick (I have butt tons of chop sticks i use and I do have a meter lol) and use those. They are better than the meter sometimes. Just stick it in the soil and when you pull it outs see if the wood is wet or has any soil stuck to it. #kscape didn't you post a picture of the pencil showing over watered or underwatered? I used that to help me.
@KrunchyWrap Yes I did! Here’s the link :) the post refers to cacti, but succulents are alike. @ToxicPunkWitch
https://greg.app/question/2VHISO/how-to-tell-when-your-cactus-needs-water
https://greg.app/question/2VHISO/how-to-tell-when-your-cactus-needs-water
Hold up hold up lol When you repot, there is always a chance that there was a little damage (tiny knicks) to the roots. So you would wait a few days to a week to let them heal before watering. Succulents store water in their leaves, so the shriveling is a sign that it is using this water now. Which is good. I have a plant just sitting on paper for weeks, no soil, waiting to be repotted. These are desert plants that can go a very long time without rain, then get soaked and revive!