I just got this plant today I had to repot it due to overgrowth but Iâm not sure if this is enough sunlight or if I should move it. Also Iâm accepting any criticism and just tips for growing this plant Iâm also getting a bigger pot this is just for right now
cute! bright light & lots of it â i like terra cotta for succulents and a well draining soil is a must, extra perlite in your mix at least đâïž
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1 gillaThank you so much this is my first time having a plant Iâm excited to see how it grows and learn more âșïž
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Welcome to Planta! đ everyoneâs typically very nice and happy to help, so donât feel discouraged from asking questions. Lola is adorable! And succulents make great starter plants for those new to houseplant keeping đ
1 gilla Put it in your brightest window. If youâve got a south window, or one that gets 8+ hours of sunlight throughout the day, place it there. If your windows are low light, or 4 hours or less of sunlight, then you might want to invest in a grow light. Donât wipe the âwhite filmâ usually on succulents off, or water ON the leaves, as that film acts as the plantâs natural âsunscreenâ and does not regenerate once removed. I bottom water all my succulents to keep that film preserved and the leaves from getting wet (if they get wet and put in bright light, or placed in hot outdoor sun, the leaves will get scorched). If youâre new to bottom watering, itâs great for succulents and really easy. Helps prevent root rot, overwatering, and attracting pests to the top soil. Just look up âhow to bottom water a plantâ on YouTube and youâll find plenty of simple tutorials on how. Last thing Iâd advice is to make sure you get a specifically cactus soil mix, something with perlite and chunkier items in the mix to ensure good drainage, and that the pot has at least one drainage hole. Terra cotta ones are great if youâre scared of overwatering it. I use Espomaâs Cactus and Succulent mix for all my succulents, and personally canât recommend Miracle Growâs cactus soil from multiple bad experiences with it, but if you canât find Espoma, just make sure you get one specifically labeled âcactus/succulent soilâ. Hope this helps! Good luck!
0 gillningar Last thing I wanna add if you got it from a box store (Home Depot, Loweâs, Walmart, grocery stores, etc.) is to check the roots when repotting. If the roots are light in color and firm, theyâre healthy. If theyâre dark and mushy, or crumble at the touch, theyâre rotted. If thatâs the case when you repot, come back here and let us know and Iâd be happy to walk you through how to treat root rot. Iâm not seeing anything from the initial photos you took of Lola to cause any alarm, but itâs always important to check the roots and soil for rot, pests, or if the soil is well draining when getting any plants from a box store.
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Needs more! They require 3000-4000 foot candles of light and most windows provide less than 500. A light metre would help you identify how much more it needs, but generally speaking any energy efficient grow light thatâs 5000-6500 kelvins; 1000-2000 lumens over 4-8 hours and 75-200PPFD will be enough to help them thrive. Ie Sansi 10W or Barina 25W bulbs. Although you will need at least two heads facing the plant with the Sansi, and the larger 35W is too warm of a light for it to be absorbed properly. Please ensure the pot has drainage holes and a very gritty soil mix. Many people say that succulents donât like big pots, but this is false and in many circumstances using smaller pots leads to stunted growth. They donât like sitting in wet soil, and in larger pots since the roots donât cover the whole space itâs very easy to overwater them by not waiting until the soil has gone completely dry, causing root rot. Especially if you water them every time Planta says to instead of waiting an additional 7-14 days and looking for physical signs of dehydration. As long as itâs not more than 10cm wider than the plant itself I have never experienced an issue and found they grow much faster than if I placed them in smaller pots and waited for them to fill it out before moving it
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