While it's recommended to repot your succulent plant every 12-18months to maintain its health, there are exceptions. How to properly pot your succulent plants. And the best way to do so is to take a look at the largest kinds in the Tillandsia family. If your succulent plant becomes too large and you are unable to safely remove it from the pot, then you may need to break it. Although every plant will have a different time frame for maturing, most plants should be repotted within 12 to 18 months. It is quite perplexing to a newbie who has no idea how air plants survive.