Do Succulents Need to Be Repotted?

A general rule of thumb is to repot succulents every two-years, at least as a way to provide fresh fertile soil. The best time to repot is at the beginning of a succulent's growing season - this gives the plant the highest chance of survival.

How do I know when to repot my succulents?

Your succulent looks like it's outgrowing its pot.

If you see the roots growing out of the bottom of the planter or pot repot it. Sometimes the plant looks squished within the current pot and this is another sign that you should repot your succulent plant so that it continues to grow healthy.

Do succulents outgrow their containers?

While succulents are pretty slow growers, they will eventually outgrow the pot they are in and even need some maintenance on a regular basis.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.