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Succulents are most often propagated using cuttings.
You might like a challenge and have the patience and time to grow these plants starting with seeds.
If you fit any of the above, this guide for growing succulents from seed is for you.
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Best Succulents to Grow From Seed
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Use small pebbles or other coarse materials as ornamental mulches.
Adhere to specific planting and care instructions on the seed packet.
Here are the basic steps to get started.
Slopes and rock gardens with well-draining soil are the best locations.
Plant in an area that receives morning sun.
Ideally, the seedling will have four true leaves.
How to Water and Care for Succulent Seedlings
Soil must be kept consistently moist after seedlings emerge.
Continue watering from the bottom until a good root system forms, then switch to misting soil daily.
Continue to keep seedlings in a warm location with bright, indirect light for the first four months.
Fertilize during spring and summer months with 1/4 to 1/2 dilution of a formula specific for cactus or succulents.
Some types germinate from seed in a week while others may take up to a year.
Also, different types have different rates of growth.
Potting soil is too dense and holds too much moisture for succulents.
Seeds rot and fail to germinate and mature plants may wilt and die back.
Choose cactus or succulent mixes or make your own with peat, vermiculite, and coarse sand or pumice.
