I’m so sad to say, but this is my 3rd try with Sedeveria ...
#Sedeveria #letizia #succulent #help #please Alright guys! I just got this little homie a couple days ago and that same day I repotted into this glass pot with a drainage hole. Now, I know what you are thinking and yes I do kind of regret putting it into this pot. Other than repotting, what exactly should I do throughout her early life to ensure I get her thriving really good? I have her on the window sill of a west window. Haven’t watered or done anything as of yet. Please, I really want to see her grow. What advice do you have so I can keep this one alive and well! 🙏
3” pot with drainage
Last watered 7 months ago
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DO NOT water after repotting wait 1-2 weeks before any water.
Bright light preferably a south facing window.
Terracotta pot to pull moisture away from the roots.
Use extremely chunky soil. I prefer Bonsai Jacks Succulent Soil. Now it's renamed Jacks Gritty Mix. It's all I use in my succulents and cacti.
Link below
https://www.bonsaijack.com/shop/premixed-bonsai-soil/jacks-gritty-mix-soil-for-bonsai-succulents-and-cacti/
I water during summer once every 2 weeks and when growth slows once a month.
South facing window with sheer curtain is where mine are kept.
Bright light preferably a south facing window.
Terracotta pot to pull moisture away from the roots.
Use extremely chunky soil. I prefer Bonsai Jacks Succulent Soil. Now it's renamed Jacks Gritty Mix. It's all I use in my succulents and cacti.
Link below
https://www.bonsaijack.com/shop/premixed-bonsai-soil/jacks-gritty-mix-soil-for-bonsai-succulents-and-cacti/
I water during summer once every 2 weeks and when growth slows once a month.
South facing window with sheer curtain is where mine are kept.
@SuperbRaspfern I see! Could I bother you with a couple questions, if you don’t mind me asking? Will have her on a west facing window do more harm than good? My south facing window here is so dumb. I can’t really get good, direct sunlight from it. Also when you water every 2 weeks, is it because the dirt always gets really dry and your plant looks thirsty? I have trouble telling when to water and so I don’t know if I’m over/under watering.
@gordito it's never a problem to ask questions, ask away!
A west facing window is fine they just won't grow as well as a south window. You could always supplement with grow lights. I do that for most of my plants because I have so many and I really only have south facing window. So light in my house can be an issue as well.
I also want to point out that your variety does go summer dormant. As a way to protect itself through summer heat. So through summers she can look worse for the wear. Her leaves will lift upward or even wilt. Her growth will slow and sometimes come to a standstill.
When you see that happening it's really important to water much less. Once a month is plenty.
You won't need to worry much about that now because fall is almost here and that is when they start growing.
To know she needs water go by her cues.
Her leaves will look less plump and will feel softer.
The lower leaves will start to wrinkle and her waxy coating that makes her shining will slowly disappear and she will look dull and sorta washed out.
Those are the signs to look for for water. I have a red one that looks like yours and she is the one that tells me my succulents need water. This type shows very obvious signs. Once you know what to look for it's much easier to know.
They were great questions! ❤️
Less water is best with them. They will drop leaves like crazy with too much water. They are well equipped to handle drought, so you don't need to water immediately when the soil is dry. They store excess water in their leaves so it's much safer to look for her signs of thirst. Within a day of water they plump back up and look perfect!
A west facing window is fine they just won't grow as well as a south window. You could always supplement with grow lights. I do that for most of my plants because I have so many and I really only have south facing window. So light in my house can be an issue as well.
I also want to point out that your variety does go summer dormant. As a way to protect itself through summer heat. So through summers she can look worse for the wear. Her leaves will lift upward or even wilt. Her growth will slow and sometimes come to a standstill.
When you see that happening it's really important to water much less. Once a month is plenty.
You won't need to worry much about that now because fall is almost here and that is when they start growing.
To know she needs water go by her cues.
Her leaves will look less plump and will feel softer.
The lower leaves will start to wrinkle and her waxy coating that makes her shining will slowly disappear and she will look dull and sorta washed out.
Those are the signs to look for for water. I have a red one that looks like yours and she is the one that tells me my succulents need water. This type shows very obvious signs. Once you know what to look for it's much easier to know.
They were great questions! ❤️
Less water is best with them. They will drop leaves like crazy with too much water. They are well equipped to handle drought, so you don't need to water immediately when the soil is dry. They store excess water in their leaves so it's much safer to look for her signs of thirst. Within a day of water they plump back up and look perfect!
@SuperbRaspfern You really are superb!!! I really appreciate your advice and your time to respond to my questions!! I’m feeling very confident this time. I’m so hopeful to see my little succulent grow!! One more question, as for repotting, when should I do it? I have some 3” wide but shallow terracotta pots coming in this weekend. I understand succulents go through repot shock. Should I just hold off for now? Or try to root to a terracotta pot as soon as possible?
😂 Your too kind! I would absolutely repot as soon as you get those new pots. It will be worth it. She is likely to rot in the one you have. It will increase her period of shock for longer. But the reward of putting her in a terracotta pot will be worth it.
That will get her off to a good healthy start. I always say the soil and roots are the most important. Without proper care of those you will never see them thrive above the soil.
So the terracotta will help her roots stay healthy and strong allow her to thrive in your home.
If you are using succulent soil or something out of a bag from a store they hold too much water to keep them thriving. A cheap trick is to buy a bag of perlite. It's inexpensive at Walmart. Add 50% to your soil to provide great aeration for her when you repot into the new pot.
That will get her off to a good healthy start. I always say the soil and roots are the most important. Without proper care of those you will never see them thrive above the soil.
So the terracotta will help her roots stay healthy and strong allow her to thrive in your home.
If you are using succulent soil or something out of a bag from a store they hold too much water to keep them thriving. A cheap trick is to buy a bag of perlite. It's inexpensive at Walmart. Add 50% to your soil to provide great aeration for her when you repot into the new pot.
@SuperbRaspfern perfect!! I’ll do that!! Wooo so excited!! Also I did add some pumice to her soil! I want to say it’s about 50%. I’ve learned from using just the cactus/succulent soil the first time around…
Succulents usually do better in teracotta because they are more pourous. I use miracle grow succulent soil, with added perlite, and I also add granular slow release fertilizer. They sell all these items at Home Depot! I swear by these things I’ve been growing succulents for about 4 years now and I would say I’ve had some pretty good results on a budget. I hope some of this helps if not with your Sedeveria ‘Letitia’ , atleast with your other succulents in the future. 🤗💕
I’ve found they grow better outside (if that’s an option in your region).
Indoor light just didn’t work to get the bright compact growth I was looking for. inside under grow lights it looked just okay… but outside it started THRIVING big time.
I’ve chopped and propped it so many times now. Mine is currently planted in an arrangement. It gets anywhere from 3-6 hours of direct sun depending on the time of year.
They don’t go dormant over summer if the temperatures are moderate in your area. Mine grow all year in Southern California. Indoors with A/C they won’t go summer dormant either.
Indoor light just didn’t work to get the bright compact growth I was looking for. inside under grow lights it looked just okay… but outside it started THRIVING big time.
I’ve chopped and propped it so many times now. Mine is currently planted in an arrangement. It gets anywhere from 3-6 hours of direct sun depending on the time of year.
They don’t go dormant over summer if the temperatures are moderate in your area. Mine grow all year in Southern California. Indoors with A/C they won’t go summer dormant either.
