How To Transplant Succulents

Cactus roots are usually near the surface but are delicate so be careful during this process.

How to transplant succulents. Remove larger offsets about 2 to 3 inches wide leaving small ones to continue growing. When I lived in SB along Californias coast my succulents grew fine in full sun. While planting you should observe the root ball of the plants to dig in the sufficient hole.

Cover soil with gravel or grit and allow plants to settle in for a day or two before watering so broken roots can heal. Begin by digging a trench around the plant 1 to 2 feet 3-6 m away and about 18 inches 46 cm deep. Immediately after the hibernation the stress of moving is at the lowest level.

After removing the plant you should keep it immediately in a neat and fresh pot or bucket. Its often best to combine division with repotting a large mature plant. It takes about 6 to 8 days for your succulent to absorb the water in the soil.

Important things to know about how to transplant succulents in pots. Place a new plant into the hole and brush the soil over the roots to cover them. The best time to repot and transplant is from March to May Every move to a new planter or to another location is a burden for cactuses.

Never transplant on the same day that you watered your succulents. For this container we purchased 6. Fill a tray or other container with cactus or succulent soil that drains easily.

As you dig garden succulents brush excess soil from roots. Is it important to stimulate root growth in succulents. Transplant the new succulents.