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Repotting overgrown succulents. How to expertly repot succulent plants. It’s best to report a succulent when it is growing, i.e. Repotting overgrown succulents is a vital care and maintenance routine.

Be gentle, but consistent until it pulls free. Repotting an overgrown succulent at this stage can harm the growth of the plant later and lessens its survival rate. Put the plant in a new pot.

How to repot overgrown succulents. First, add a little substrate to the bottom of your pot. A clear sign that your succulent plant needs repotting is when the leaves on it start drooping or beginning to look wilted.

Start by cutting off the top of the succulent using sharp scissors (i love, love, love this pair! In general, most succulent would do with repotting every 18 months to two years without suffering. But, be good to your plant, keep an eye on its needs and repot it when it.

There is a way to get back to a tight, compact garden again. If your succulent absolutely refuses to come free, you can always break the old pot with a hammer. Before repotting, ensure that the succulent is healthy and has no pests or diseases.

Eventually a new succulent pup will grow from the leaf and fill in the nursery pot. Remove any undesired leaves to get the succulent to the size you need and leave about 1 of. Soon i was left with nothing but bare stems.