It will take time for your succulent's leaves to use the extra water. The water is not absorbed into the roots. Container Size- A container too big will hold water and cause succulent roots to rot. I water lightly every few day until the soil is dry, and the stems begin to develop roots. The stems and leaves of overwatered succulents can become soft, droopy, and turn dark. Its stems spread throughout the ground and send out shoots which create ground cover. It is not necessary to use a rooting hormone to plant succulent cuttings. Some growers opt not to use it.

With that being said, not every succulent is herbaceous. Succulent roots will regrow after being cut. The pots must be large enough for the string of roots. If the plant is not getting enough light, it may develop droopy leaves instead of growing upwards. There are plenty of indoor succulents that are small enough to be grown on your desk, and today we're going to give you a big list of them. These succulents were only cared for by a few, and they did not become the magnificent masterpieces we see today. Organic fertilizers work slowly than inorganic.

Crassula arborescens undulatifolia has typical watering needs for a succulent. Crassula arbutifolia "Ripple Jede" can be propagated by using offsets or leaves. "Ripple Jade," if given enough light, can grow indoors. The plant won't produce flowers when it isn't getting enough light. After all, it isn't growing. In its native jungle growing habitats of South America, Rhipsalis ewaldiana received filtered light through tree branches. Rhipsalis ewaldiana "Mistletoe Cactus" has typical watering needs for a succulent. Watering habits change with the seasons.

You can get better results by using a succulent-potting mix. Mix equal parts of compost, loam, and peatmoss to make a light potting mixture for your succulents. This simple but effective mix has been very successful for my plants. These can be mixed with ponds or pools to create new combinations. Your plant can be permanently scarred if it is exposed to too much sunlight. If the plant receives too much water, it can cause the leaves to become squishy and waterlogged. Echeveria is one of the most popular succulents.