I know what you mean about having the knowledge of how to take care of the plants but not doing things properly. I’ve lost some nice succulents because for some unknown reason I decided that I had to use a certain pot which was too big, to transplant the plant at the wrong time of year. Stuff like that!
😪 So sad about Giant Panda... U r so right though! I live in the SGV portion of Southern California & bought my first succulent 9 months ago. Oftentimes there were many lil clues, i just blew past that came back 2 bite me hard. Thankfully, none of my lil succs have suffered too horribly & continue 2 thrive nicely. They bring me such joy! I've added moth orchids to my nursery which would have been impossible for me, had i not learned so much from my first luv, succulents. Gr8 presentations, tkx 🦋
It's so reassuring to hear both the success and failure stories from you. I've recently discovered the joys of being a plant mom (finally got enough courage to name my succulents after two months of not killing them), so thank you for sharing these, keep em coming! 😍
Thanks for sharing. I think this is a good example that one soil type is not good for all situations. Sometimes succulents do need that extra water. I have learned that the hard way myself. Things like panda and watch chain seem to need more water for me.
I'm glad as many of your cuttings survived as they did. Sometimes you can do something about it. Sometimes nature takes the matter out of your hands. Last week's winter storm here in Texas decimated my plant collection. I lost upwards of 70% of the succulents and tropicals in my greenhouses when the power went off for well over 30 hours in temperatures ranging from 11°F to 24°F (I live just north of Houston). Of all the varieties of kalanchoe I had (between 10-15), only one small sprig of copper spoon appears to have survived. On the plus side, most of my hawarthia, gasteria, sedum, and various cacti came through unscathed while my aloe and agave suffered relatively minor damage (except for one or two plants). And to end on a more upbeat note, I now have a LOT of pots that need to be filled with brand new plants!
Much thank for this specific content. May RUclips succulent offerings dot tell where they are based, nor speak about when to behead, when to propagate. I have come to think not to try these processes near the end of the plant’s growing season. This seasonal / climate info is greatly helpful!
I lost my Black Knight to root rot and also the pot I had it in was glazed ceramic which held way too much moisture. By the time I discovered it, it was too far gone & had a mealybug infestation. Definitely learned from that experience. My first year growing succulents was a challenge for me and I’m still learning after 2 years. Our Perth summers are like yours and I do notice that some succulents do not like such intense heat, like echeverias. I had to do water therapy on my Morning Beauty. As challenging as it is, I love this hobby!
Great video, thank you! I have a Panda Plant, bought it in a small nursery pot last Fall and it's currently in a 4inch terracotta pot under grow lights for now until the weather warms up. So far, so good. Can you please make a video on Cleistocactus colademononis aka the Monkey Tail Cactus. I'd be ever so grateful 😁 thank you!
Question and a great topic to cover on a video. What to do when we order succulent clippings fr an online source like amazon or ebay or any place that offers succulent clippings as an option for buying live plants. Its usually less expensive if u want to have a variety of succulents without breaking the bank.
Cuttings are a great way to get new succulents! You can plant them directly into soil and start watering them. For more details on how to propagate succulents (including planting and caring for cuttings), check out our propagation course: succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-propcourse You'll actually get a set of cuttings and leaves to work with when you enroll by Monday March 1 at 11PM PST.
I propagated a very ugly leaf from my tiny panda plant and did everything wrong (now that I am taking your propagation course) but lo and behold I have a little baby that is actually growing. It is doing super well under a grow light. It is in peat moss and I am wondering when I should transfer it to gritty mix......probably not for a long time but am wondering what you would say. I don’t know if you answer these. Thank you for your wealth of knowledge always.
I took her out of the wet dirt let it dry out ordered new pots from Amazon with with drainage holes ordered succulent mix so far she is doing ok that post tho now made me want a new plant that Donkey's Tail plant was so cute 😅 and on my search to save my panda plant i got a new jade plant just learning to take care of it i think i got a problem now 🤣 i started with one plant now i have 12 plants
That's a very vast experimental subjects and thanks for the update on how they did timely after! ☺ btw, can I ask, what other characteristics of the overheated, lack of watering and turned crispy plant?
You can mix them together. The quantity of coir you add in really depends on your climate, the plants you're using, and the size of the pot. Personally, I only add coir for succulents like Rhipsalis that need a lot of water. I also use it for propagation. You can get more details here: succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-mainsoil
I was rooting for the bare stems.
I know what you mean about having the knowledge of how to take care of the plants but not doing things properly. I’ve lost some nice succulents because for some unknown reason I decided that I had to use a certain pot which was too big, to transplant the plant at the wrong time of year. Stuff like that!
Thanks for showing your successes and failures...we learn and grow🌵
Thank you!
😪 So sad about Giant Panda...
U r so right though! I live in the SGV portion of Southern California & bought my first succulent 9 months ago. Oftentimes there were many lil clues, i just blew past that came back 2 bite me hard. Thankfully, none of my lil succs have suffered too horribly & continue 2 thrive nicely. They bring me such joy!
I've added moth orchids to my nursery which would have been impossible for me, had i not learned so much from my first luv, succulents. Gr8 presentations, tkx 🦋
Thank you! Best of luck with your garden 🙂
It's so reassuring to hear both the success and failure stories from you. I've recently discovered the joys of being a plant mom (finally got enough courage to name my succulents after two months of not killing them), so thank you for sharing these, keep em coming! 😍
You are very welcome, glad you've enjoyed everything so far🙂
Thanks for sharing. I think this is a good example that one soil type is not good for all situations. Sometimes succulents do need that extra water. I have learned that the hard way myself. Things like panda and watch chain seem to need more water for me.
I'm glad as many of your cuttings survived as they did. Sometimes you can do something about it. Sometimes nature takes the matter out of your hands.
Last week's winter storm here in Texas decimated my plant collection. I lost upwards of 70% of the succulents and tropicals in my greenhouses when the power went off for well over 30 hours in temperatures ranging from 11°F to 24°F (I live just north of Houston). Of all the varieties of kalanchoe I had (between 10-15), only one small sprig of copper spoon appears to have survived. On the plus side, most of my hawarthia, gasteria, sedum, and various cacti came through unscathed while my aloe and agave suffered relatively minor damage (except for one or two plants). And to end on a more upbeat note, I now have a LOT of pots that need to be filled with brand new plants!
So sorry to hear about that and everything that has been going on. Way to look on the positive side of things🙂
@@Succulentsandsunshine Thank you.
Fuzzy tiny babies!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Much thank for this specific content. May RUclips succulent offerings dot tell where they are based, nor speak about when to behead, when to propagate. I have come to think not to try these processes near the end of the plant’s growing season. This seasonal / climate info is greatly helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for letting us learn from you ❤
You are very welcome! Hope it helps🙂
I lost my Black Knight to root rot and also the pot I had it in was glazed ceramic which held way too much moisture. By the time I discovered it, it was too far gone & had a mealybug infestation. Definitely learned from that experience. My first year growing succulents was a challenge for me and I’m still learning after 2 years. Our Perth summers are like yours and I do notice that some succulents do not like such intense heat, like echeverias. I had to do water therapy on my Morning Beauty. As challenging as it is, I love this hobby!
Yes it can be a learning experience for sure. Best of luck with everything!
Ohh what kind of pot then
Good video 👍
Great video, thank you! I have a Panda Plant, bought it in a small nursery pot last Fall and it's currently in a 4inch terracotta pot under grow lights for now until the weather warms up. So far, so good.
Can you please make a video on Cleistocactus colademononis aka the Monkey Tail Cactus. I'd be ever so grateful 😁 thank you!
Thank you for the feedback, we will look into it 🙂
Question and a great topic to cover on a video. What to do when we order succulent clippings fr an online source like amazon or ebay or any place that offers succulent clippings as an option for buying live plants. Its usually less expensive if u want to have a variety of succulents without breaking the bank.
Cuttings are a great way to get new succulents! You can plant them directly into soil and start watering them.
For more details on how to propagate succulents (including planting and caring for cuttings), check out our propagation course:
succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-propcourse
You'll actually get a set of cuttings and leaves to work with when you enroll by Monday March 1 at 11PM PST.
I propagated a very ugly leaf from my tiny panda plant and did everything wrong (now that I am taking your propagation course) but lo and behold I have a little baby that is actually growing. It is doing super well under a grow light. It is in peat moss and I am wondering when I should transfer it to gritty mix......probably not for a long time but am wondering what you would say. I don’t know if you answer these. Thank you for your wealth of knowledge always.
This video can help answer that 🙂
ruclips.net/video/UFg26D69hD0/видео.html
My panda is going to dye to much love i think
Oh no! This post can help:
succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-dying
I took her out of the wet dirt let it dry out ordered new pots from Amazon with with drainage holes ordered succulent mix so far she is doing ok that post tho now made me want a new plant that Donkey's Tail plant was so cute 😅 and on my search to save my panda plant i got a new jade plant just learning to take care of it i think i got a problem now 🤣 i started with one plant now i have 12 plants
That's a very vast experimental subjects and thanks for the update on how they did timely after! ☺ btw, can I ask, what other characteristics of the overheated, lack of watering and turned crispy plant?
The leaves can turn brown and shriveled, and no longer be plump. Learn more here:
succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-heat
@@Succulentsandsunshine so, the panda ear also be less plump, and any other signs? (I don't think I saw it turning brown? 🤔)
Your stems can be less plump, and turn a bit shriveled as well.
@@Succulentsandsunshine I see I see, thanks thanks!!
You are welcome 🙂
Can you mix Bonsai Jack and coco coc together ? And what kind of mix %.
You can mix them together. The quantity of coir you add in really depends on your climate, the plants you're using, and the size of the pot.
Personally, I only add coir for succulents like Rhipsalis that need a lot of water. I also use it for propagation.
You can get more details here:
succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-mainsoil
Can I mix coconut coir and bonsai jack soil together for all succulents?
Yes you can 🙂 Generally bonsai jack's gritty mix is enough.
I have a random question, how long has your oldest plant lasted? I’m new btw =>
I've had some that have lasted for 8 years. There are succulents that can last for over 100 years.
Please help , i have a panda plant which lost its beautiful spots around the leaves , why is that , what did i do wrong
It sounds like it may need more light. Take a look at this post for more details:
succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-stretched
Do you have a app for android phones? I can't get your app!
We are almost done developing the android app and hoping to release it at the end of march!
I kill my string of pearls hiks..
These posts can help:
www.succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-dying
www.succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-pearls