I really appreciate you walking up to the plants because I did not know what I had, it was just something gifted from my grandmother's yard. 😅 I was trying to figure out why my plant looked so bad when it had been so happy before under similar care and I'm glad to know my suspicion about dormancy is correct.
Now that we're close to finishing the transitional months (autumn in the southern hemisphere, spring in the northern hemisphere), a lot of people have been asking me about succulent dormancy. There are a few interesting questions, many of which is confusion related to the succulent dormancy chart that is widely circulating online. Lots of questions about the accuracy of the chart. But the best question from all of that was "if I cross an Echeveria (winter dormant) and a Graptopetalum (summer dormant), would the offspring be winter dormant or summer dormant?" It's a very intelligent question that no-one asked me before, so that prompted me to make this video. Hopefully this video clears things up for you. P.S. sorry for the chafing, my eczema is flaring up because of the cold
Just love your garden. I love your colorful succulent garden. Partially leaving in Jordan and Philippines. Newbie in succulents but learn a lot from your videos. In sha Allah, will be able to buy some succulents in Jordan.
During lockdown plus having shoulder surgery i felt it was time to watch all the episodes to get a handle on moving a garden we planted 2 years ago mainly full of echies (it is a real word now that it is on a T shirt LOL ) blank canvas , took all your advice and potted them up they are now doing well and i am able to handle them easier . thanks and finally i found you are in the west i am in the south east bayside sort of not too close to the beach.. love your videos and look forward to more I want to join a succulent society and go to the shows cheers from the other side of the Yarra stay safe
Closely observed succulents often reveal that they are opportunistic growers, which means they grow when environmental conditions are favorable. For many species that means they grow in spring and autumn, when temperatures are mild and they are dormant in summer and winter when temperatures are more extreme.
Thank you for such an informative video. I live in Austin, Texas and we get blazing hot sun from the west in summer. I have a lot of succulents, but haven’t combined most of them yet. Good thing. I’ll keep them in their own pots so I can gauge how they do. It’s late April here, so I’m glad to have watched this. Thank you. Love your channel and really love your succulents!
I agree with you ... I try to just read the signs from the succulent eg new flower blooms There certainly has been some chatter regarding that chart in the succulent circles. I went straight to see where Echeverias was on the list and picked up on the same thing as you. We both live in western Melb. and I found it interesting that I had the same observations.
The most reliable way I stick to is to first know the plant's origin and study its climate there, to see if I can keep it outside year-round. In a nutshell, a growing season is accompanied by some rain. Many of my plants deal with out-of-season rain without a problem: cacti just remain dormant, Echeverias exhibit some growth, but Adeniums rot when exposed to winter rain.
Thanks for comparing where you are to our hardiness zones in the US! So beyond helpful, because guess what? I’m 10a in Monterey California so I can now copy all your (weather related) tricks with impunity!! Haha
Thank you for this video. It was very helpful. I'm obsessed with succulents and live in one of the worst places to have them. TEXAS. We have 3 months of fall and 9 months of summer 😆😂. your video makes absolute sense. Since Here the weather is constantly changing. I've had succulents blooming when it's not their time. That is cool that you have winter when we Havre summer. It would be soo weird to see winter in June. How hot does it get where you are at? Your plants are all beautiful.
Last summer we had several heatwaves. One of them peaked at 51-52°C (124-125°F). As a result there was lots of bush fires happening (you've probably heard of it in the news last December). But otherwise in my area, summer is typically just in the low 30s, probably around 30-35°C (86-95°C) and the heatwave surges only took a few days at a time.
Also as you could imagine, Christmas here is weird since it is summer. People tend to hit the beach. We joke about making sandmen (instead of snowmen). Imagine having to dress up as Santa with the thick suit!
I am new to growing succulents and live in North Texas. I have been putting mine out in full sun those that I have looked up and see can be in full sun but I only do it for a few hours then move to an area where the sun in not beating down on them. Those that are dormant right now I just bring outside and put in a shaded area. I have to bring my plants in each night then back out till I get a more permanent place for them. I just got me the Jelly Bean Plant and was so excited to see it in Lowe's. I had to go out of town and dear hubby did not bother to water any of the plants. So I have lost a lot of my Jelly Beans I had So hoping to be able to save them. Was soo mad at him.. Was a nice big full bunch and found a Madi Gras as well never seen it, and it is about to die as well hoping I can save this one.
It's about time someone explained the contradiction between sources. the same genus, same country and state, one source saying winter dormant another saying summer dormant. So frustrating!
Hi Chuck If you say Echaveria grow best between 20 and 30 degrees is that day temp or is that when temperatures as a minimum are above 20 degrees at all times and max close to 30 Thanks
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I really appreciate you walking up to the plants because I did not know what I had, it was just something gifted from my grandmother's yard. 😅 I was trying to figure out why my plant looked so bad when it had been so happy before under similar care and I'm glad to know my suspicion about dormancy is correct.
Now that we're close to finishing the transitional months (autumn in the southern hemisphere, spring in the northern hemisphere), a lot of people have been asking me about succulent dormancy.
There are a few interesting questions, many of which is confusion related to the succulent dormancy chart that is widely circulating online. Lots of questions about the accuracy of the chart. But the best question from all of that was "if I cross an Echeveria (winter dormant) and a Graptopetalum (summer dormant), would the offspring be winter dormant or summer dormant?" It's a very intelligent question that no-one asked me before, so that prompted me to make this video.
Hopefully this video clears things up for you.
P.S. sorry for the chafing, my eczema is flaring up because of the cold
Hope you're well!
Yeah we're doing alright here. Lucky I can just work from home.
Hi Sir. Please make some videos on care tips for plants here at tropics. Philippines. Lowland. Haha
Just love your garden. I love your colorful succulent garden. Partially leaving in Jordan and Philippines. Newbie in succulents but learn a lot from your videos. In sha Allah, will be able to buy some succulents in Jordan.
Great info and insight on dormacy. It has confused me and observing, as you mention, is key. Happy Growing. Looking forward to more content
During lockdown plus having shoulder surgery i felt it was time to watch all the episodes to get a handle on moving a garden we planted 2 years ago mainly full of echies (it is a real word now that it is on a T shirt LOL ) blank canvas , took all your advice and potted them up they are now doing well and i am able to handle them easier . thanks and finally i found you are in the west i am in the south east bayside sort of not too close to the beach.. love your videos and look forward to more I want to join a succulent society and go to the shows cheers from the other side of the Yarra stay safe
Thanks Chuck this makes things clearer and thank you for all the work you do
Closely observed succulents often reveal that they are opportunistic growers, which means they grow when environmental conditions are favorable. For many species that means they grow in spring and autumn, when temperatures are mild and they are dormant in summer and winter when temperatures are more extreme.
All your plans are so beautiful and amazing you have a blessed day
Thanks for another outstanding educational episode. By the way. Your Lawn is looking great Chuck.
Yeah fully recovered from the summer damage!
Thank you, Chuck. Knowing how to manage the watering during 'dormancy' is so confusing!
Very useful info, makes total sense. Love the t-shirt
Thank you for such an informative video. I live in Austin, Texas and we get blazing hot sun from the west in summer. I have a lot of succulents, but haven’t combined most of them yet. Good thing. I’ll keep them in their own pots so I can gauge how they do. It’s late April here, so I’m glad to have watched this. Thank you. Love your channel and really love your succulents!
I got the same observations, echeveria love the 20-30degree range. Very helpful info actually! Thanks mate
I agree with you ... I try to just read the signs from the succulent eg new flower blooms
There certainly has been some chatter regarding that chart in the succulent circles.
I went straight to see where Echeverias was on the list and picked up on the same thing as you.
We both live in western Melb. and I found it interesting that I had the same observations.
I love that Chuck and Alex are friends!!
What a beautiful garden
The most reliable way I stick to is to first know the plant's origin and study its climate there, to see if I can keep it outside year-round. In a nutshell, a growing season is accompanied by some rain. Many of my plants deal with out-of-season rain without a problem: cacti just remain dormant, Echeverias exhibit some growth, but Adeniums rot when exposed to winter rain.
Yeah researching their origins is the best way to do it.
Great info Chuck!!! ❤️🌵
Thanks for comparing where you are to our hardiness zones in the US! So beyond helpful, because guess what? I’m 10a in Monterey California so I can now copy all your (weather related) tricks with impunity!! Haha
Smart lol
Thank you for this video. It was very helpful. I'm obsessed with succulents and live in one of the worst places to have them. TEXAS. We have 3 months of fall and 9 months of summer 😆😂. your video makes absolute sense. Since Here the weather is constantly changing. I've had succulents blooming when it's not their time. That is cool that you have winter when we Havre summer. It would be soo weird to see winter in June. How hot does it get where you are at? Your plants are all beautiful.
Last summer we had several heatwaves. One of them peaked at 51-52°C (124-125°F). As a result there was lots of bush fires happening (you've probably heard of it in the news last December). But otherwise in my area, summer is typically just in the low 30s, probably around 30-35°C (86-95°C) and the heatwave surges only took a few days at a time.
Also as you could imagine, Christmas here is weird since it is summer. People tend to hit the beach. We joke about making sandmen (instead of snowmen). Imagine having to dress up as Santa with the thick suit!
I am new to growing succulents and live in North Texas. I have been putting mine out in full sun those that I have looked up and see can be in full sun but I only do it for a few hours then move to an area where the sun in not beating down on them. Those that are dormant right now I just bring outside and put in a shaded area. I have to bring my plants in each night then back out till I get a more permanent place for them. I just got me the Jelly Bean Plant and was so excited to see it in Lowe's. I had to go out of town and dear hubby did not bother to water any of the plants. So I have lost a lot of my Jelly Beans I had So hoping to be able to save them. Was soo mad at him.. Was a nice big full bunch and found a Madi Gras as well never seen it, and it is about to die as well hoping I can save this one.
It's about time someone explained the contradiction between sources. the same genus, same country and state, one source saying winter dormant another saying summer dormant. So frustrating!
It is raining and cold here in Northern California...go figure
Hi Chuck
If you say Echaveria grow best between 20 and 30 degrees is that day temp or is that when temperatures as a minimum are above 20 degrees at all times and max close to 30
Thanks
That's day temps.
Hi Chuck
I love your T-shirt, very clever and attractive
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aww i love those colors!!!!!!!!!!
I’m in zone 6a 😭😭😭😭 I have to have a greenhouse and grow lights
Most of my plants are winter dormant
the more important question is where did you get that shirt?? 😂
I designed it myself for my store! I ordered samples for myself, but because of the pandemic shipping took too long (ordered them back in March, they only arrived last week). So I'm not sure if I want to advertise them now, lol. I've got 2 designs printed, working on more. Will make a formal announcement one of these days.
Wow...give me some
That t-shirt!! Bahahahahaha!
I've got another design to show... next video! 😂
Bring it on!
You have lost weight