This guide tells you when and how to repot your succulents and succulent arrangements.
For most succulents, this is before their peak growing season starts.
Succulents should never berepotted during their dormancyor when they are in bloom.
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Repotting during dormancy disrupts the growing cycle.
The best time for summer-dormant succulents is in the fall and for winter-dormant succulents is in the spring.
Likewise, repotting a succulent while it is flowering is also an absolute no-no.
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The plant is in high gear producing flowersrepotting it during that time is likely to stop the bloom.
Large drainage holes are a must.
The potting medium has to be porous with excellent drainage.
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A special succulent and cactus potting mix is ideal.
If you omit or add succulents to the mix, scale the pot size up or down as needed.
Use leather gloves to protect yourself against thorns and spines.
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Some plant experts recommend to water the plants one to two days before and others dont.
The most common issue is compacted and hydrophobic soil (repelling water), which sticks to the roots.
Be as gentle as possible and use room-temperature tap water to quickly rinse the roots under running water.
Do not let the roots soak in water.
A certain degree of transplant shock is almost inevitable when repotting succulents.
The plant has to recover from any damage that occurred during transplanting and has to adapt to new conditions.
Thankfully, this is temporary and should subside with a week or two.
