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That's always super frustrating! Sadly, it's not uncommon. Often succulents at local nurseries are over watered but the symptoms don't show up until after you purchase. However, some nurseries have a return policy and will replace plants that died within a certain amount of time after you purchase.

I would do blurple as it's likely more light overall for the plant. Brightness is a critical part of grow lights working well.

@@Succulentsandsunshine ok, tysm!

After messing with the roots they're more prone to rot. I like to wait a day and let the roots heal/scab and then water. It's not always a problem, but I've had better success that way

That sounds like a great spot! And if it ends up not being enough light, you can always add a lamp with an LED bulb to supplement.

The pine bark fines in the soil do give it some nutrients. I've started using worm castings as a supplement and plan to do that every few months. Succulents often grow in low nutrients areas, but they do get minerals and nutrients from rain water outside. Using occasional fertilizer can help. Even a traditional soil however will get depleted of nutrients over time.

I guess I should've watched the whole video before commenting.

No worries! It's definitely a personal preference and for me it just depends on what cactus I'm working with.

About soil in general? Or about using the cactus soils at stores? I do have a soil video planned, but I'd love to cover any questions you have!

Diane, being a succulent guru for 13 years, I can't imagine you never killed a plant. I bow down to your greatness! You should be in the Guinness book of records.

I can imagine a few reasons for an instructor letting plants dry out. - The instructor is human and humans are not perfect - Letting them dry out provides an example for teaching - They have a lot of plant so it is easy to miss one hiding in the back - There is a lot to do in life, sometimes something is not as important as other things

Just goes to show plant mentors & instructors are ppl too!! Shyt happens 😊

The comments here are all spot on. Just because I know what to do, doesn't mean I always do it. This arrangement in particular has been neglected and I've put off reviving it longer than I should have. I've realized over the years that it's definitely possible to have too many plants. I currently do and am starting to give away and sell some plants. However there are some like this that are naturally removed from my collection because I haven't given them the care they need.

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Perhaps if Diane is such an expert, maybe we should ask her to do one of our tea party chats. 😁

Right now I'm using worm castings and that has been working well, though I'm only a few months in to trying it. Here's some recommendations from another grower: cactiguide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=405861#p405861 I also think most balanced fertilizers (5-5-5, etc) would work too, just dilute to low amounts.

I use the Schultz Cactus and succulent fertilizer, with great success.

I didn't see anything on it, but it wouldn't hurt to do a quick spray.

That sounds great! Experimenting with what you have is a great way to go.

That definitely could be! While they can withstand some heat and like a lot of light, if they get too much sun/heat combined it can burn them or even cause damage that looks like rot.

Thank you!

If I used soil similar to the original, repotting that way should work. However, I still find it's typically best to loosen up the roots. Since I'm using a gritty soil, it's important to loosen up and remove as much of the original soil as possible. If I didn't, there's a good chance the old soil wouldn't get wet all the way through.

If you’ve had them in the same pot for 6 years you have to lift them out & remove the old soil just like what was done in this video or they will never grow well. I’ve kept succulents in the same pot for more than 2 years in the past and they will stop growing because it ends up just a ball of roots like what was shown in the video. Depending on the plant you could divide them up or just repot it as it is but you must replace the old soil. I hope this helps. 😊

I was going to comment the same thing as Susan. It could be the roots are too cramped and/or that your succulents aren't getting enough nutrients. Repotting and fertilizing would both be good options.

Awesome! We just had a workshop all about them in our Succulent Lovers Club you can watch too: succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-club

You'd want to check the individual varieties and see what their lowest rated temperatures are as it can differ. My understanding is Sempervivum hueffelii are the most cold tolerant.

I think people do "steep" it to use as a liquid or spray. My impression is it doesn't take very much, so I'd spread it out sparingly on top of the soil. I've actually started using worm castings instead and find I like using that a lot better. thedirtclub.co

I use a lot from snappypots.com and others from Amazon or purchased locally: succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-potterypost

That's awesome! We had a great online workshop in our Succulent Lovers Club a couple months ago with a guest expert and now I'm starting two. If you'd like to watch the replay, you can join the club and access it here: succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-club

Getting help from others is a great way to go!

Thank you! Finding the right watering frequency can definitely be a challenge. This video should help get you started: ruclips.net/video/9-yp-JPXENM/видео.htmlsi=VN_LoyJmkbjDz_pB

Yes! Though I don't recommend using softened water as the salt isn't good for succulents.

I'm not sure that would work with the way Aloes grow, but you could try it!

The differences are very slight so it's definitely tricky to tell them apart.

Thanks for watching!

Thank you!

Thanks Lisa!

This was just an assortment of individual plants, not a specific pack.

Thank you! I've also not had great success with baby toes. There seems to be a fine line with too much and too little water. As far as expense, it really depends on what you're getting. Each of these ranges from $3 - $10 a piece. But for me it's much more fun than going to see a movie 🥰

@Succulentsandsunshine Wow, you are so lucky to get them at such prices & in so good condition. Where I live, online shops charge about $7-9 per item regardless of cost so a $3 succulent will still be charged that much for shipping 😭

There is a wide range of pricing for sure. If you're in the US, I'd definitely recommend shopping from Leaf and Clay or Mountain Crest Gardens. succulentsandsunshine.com/leafandclay succulentsandsunshine.com/mountaincrest

@Succulentsandsunshine I don't live in US though I know of these companies

So many different kinds. You will find a place for them and a arrangement on your desk is a good idea and would be nice to look at and see grow over time.

Thanks Tee!

Thank you! I will work on filming your suggestions 🥰

Thank you!

Congrats on your first subscription! Plant mail is the best 🥰 and I love watching Krystal's videos too!

Happy to help!