Transplanting your succulent plants can be quite a daunting task. You might try over a million times and fail each damn time. If you have been trying and somehow, your plants do not come out as healthy as those you see on Pinterest or in interior design magazines, your trouble is now over.
This article will point out a few things you might have been doing wrong. Ready to transform your plants from a wilting disaster to flourishing magic? Stay here and read this to the end.Also you can check How to Propagate Succulents?
Plant your Succulent above the Rim of the Pot
A huge mistake often made by first time succulent planters and gardeners is planting the whole of the plant inside the pot. No, don’t get confused here by the language; there are those of us who have over countless times covered the plant with soil rather than just the roots. This common mistake can be resolved in quite a simple planting method.
When transplanting, fill the pot partially with soil and then put your succulent in. Ensure that the plant sits above the pot’s rim, and the roots are entirely submerged before covering it with soil. Strictly make sure the soil reaches the top of the pot, and the plant is above. You are setting up an environment to supports its thriving.
You can Pack the tight Pot
Whether the pot is to be tightly packed or not is a matter of personal preference and what you may have picked in your gardening classes. A tightly packed pot means that the succulents will grow slowly, so if it is a matter of design and arrangement, they will fare well and maintain the said structure better. It will only cause you headaches when it comes to watering because they are close together. However, if you are planning to gift someone a pot of succulents, we advise for this type of arrangement.
If this is your first time trying succulents, plant them spaced out. They will able to get bigger and reproduce on their own faster and easier. Over time, they will fill in the space and make your work of watering them a bit easier. The soil also dries up quicker for this type of arrangement, which will mean better-growing succulents.
We recommend a space of between ½” to 1” as too much space means larger roots rather than larger plants. What would you need the larger roots for anyway?
Let your Plants hang over the Edge of your Pot
Since we talked about planting your succulents above the rim, it is prudent to give this design tip for them. To make your arrangement a bit better looking, position some succulents such that they hang over the edge of your pot. Trailing succulents such as String of Pearls are good at this and will hang over the side of the pot naturally. It creates an alluring look if all your plants are not standing straight up like soldiers in a parade.
Add some Height
If it is a statement you are chasing with your plants, this is an excellent method to use. In this design arrangement, you add a tall succulent or “thriller,” some short succulents around it, “filler,” followed by the trailing succulent, “spiller.” It creates a great arrangement, and you will catch yourself a few times staring at your wonderful creation.
Top Dress your Arrangement and add a bit of Pot Feet
Most people give this one a wide berth. When you are done with your transplanting, always add some top dressing to your arrangement. This makes the design look more professional. You should also ensure that your pot has enough and evenly distributed drainage holes. In cases where your arrangement is outside, add a bit of pot feet to improve your plants’ airflow. They will thrive better this way without you babysitting them all the while.
We hope it now feels better and well equipped to plant your succulents and give them a great and nice looking arrangement while at it. If you need missed a point, you can always ask us below or reread the article. Anyways, happy planting, and do not forget to share gardening tips!
