how can i tell if my plant is getting what he needs?
i keep my bear with most my other plants on the porch and he’s not really grown at all, i just want to make sure he’s getting what he needs
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 weeks ago
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Best Answer
These plants, like most succulents, are slow growers. We're also coming out of winter, which is their dormant season. It took close to a year before I started seeing any growth on mine (it's about 8" beneath strong full-spectrum grow lights for 10 hours a day). Because they store a lot of water in their thick fleshy leaves, they can go a while without watering, even when they get lots of direct sun, however I do see signs of sun stress on yours (the reddish splotches on a few leaves). You might need to move it out of direct sun during the hottest part of the day (mid-afternoon). Sun-stressed plants may not prioritize new growth.
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