Why Can't I Keep Succulents Alive

Most succulents can be found growing in areas that are very dry, so their thick, fleshy leaves store water to survive during drought. Water succulents only when the soil is completely dry. … Succulents can survive becoming overly dry, but they won’t survive overwatering.

Why is it so hard to keep succulents alive?

Most succulents can be found growing in areas that are very dry, so their thick, fleshy leaves store water to survive during drought. Water succulents only when the soil is completely dry. … Succulents can survive becoming overly dry, but they won’t survive overwatering.

How do I make my succulents live again?

Just cut off the top of your plant, trim away any black spots, give the cutting three to five days to dry out, then propagate it in new soil. On the cuttings below, you can see how I cut off every part of the stem that was soggy or blackened.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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