#34 WHEN TO WATER SUCCULENTS overwatered VS. underwatered and how to fix it

[@devonfoster3033]

Okay honestly thank you. I have probably watched hundreds of hours of videos on how to care for succulents and this is the best video of them all. I wish I had watched this in the beginning because honestly it is life changing.

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Aww, thank you so much for the kind words. 😊 I'm always glad to help. I was a beginner once as well so I try to explain things like i would have wanted them to be explained to me when i was still new to growing succulents. There are many helpful videos here on my channel to help you as you progress. Good luck with your plant babies and thank you so much for watching! 💚

[@BubblegumFetish]

Same. Thank you!

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

You are always welcome! Glad to help! 😊

[@boonesamuel1935]

I dont mean to be so offtopic but does any of you know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account..? I somehow lost my password. I would love any help you can give me

[@davidschmidt270]

What does it mean when my succulent leaves have cut marks on the leaves?? This video was very informative, thank you.....I'm a complete newb at succulents....but I gotta admit I like the challenge....I will subscribe to your channel .....but yeah I have one that is light color and circular like in the video....and there was a lot of dead dried leaves at the bottom and the one's up top have little cut marks? Any help is greatly appreciated thanks 🤠

[@donnarouse8722]

Aha! At last - now I know how to tell the difference between over and underwatered plants. What a game changer for me. I'm just starting out growing succulents, so you have saved me lots of time and money. Thank you, thank you, Christine!!!

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

You are always welcome Donna! Glad you found it helpful and good luck with your succulent babies! Please watch episode #69 for when to water succulents. It has more different types of succulents examples that will really be helpful. Here's the link... 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYGUnJmEgcuWb7s

[@mezzosuzie]

This has explained why I have killed every succulent I have had. I have had several like that one you cut and found rot. Didn’t realize I needed to chop it up!

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Yes, it's the only way to get rid of rot. Good luck with your future succulents! Episode #69 when to water succulents might help a lot as well. Its a much better updated video I just did with more examples. 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYGUnJmEgcuWb7s

[@Honeybear2448]

Thanks, now I know what happened to my pretty rose succlent. I over watered them, I had 3. I'm going to save the last one if I can.

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Aww... hoping you are able to save them. 😕 ep #69 on this channel is very helpful for knowing exactly when to water with more succulent examples. Here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYGUnJmEgcuWb7s

[@johannamontesderosas2083]

I have watched dozens of care videos. This is the Only video that shows and explains the difference between over/under watering. My buddies and I thank you!

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Aww, I'm so glad you found it helpful. When I was a beginner, there was never a clear video that explained over and under watering clearly so I figured i would try to really explain it and show it in detail the best I could. Thanks so much for watching and stopping by. 😊💚

[@oknahh]

Knowing the difference of what is and isnt a normal looking stem has proved tricky...corking,fungi, or rot .. not the best at cuttings so its a death sentence either way. This vid helps to point out other signs I may not of noticed such as the tips of the leaves. Some vids say look for clear and mushy leaves but rarely note drying at the ends being an indicator of dryness. Thank u

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

You are always welcome! I try my best to show different signs by reading the plant conditions when some of my plants have them. There are many different types and can be hard to detect especially for those who have just started the hobby. Thank you for appreciating the video and I'll have more examples to come when I come across them. Thanks so much for stopping by and watching 😊💚

[@mvinge]

Omg i've been over watering! I was given a bunch of succulents as a gift and had no idea what I was doing. I'm bringing a few of the succulents to the ER right now (my kitchen) to dry out. Thank you! 🌱🌵

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

You are always welcome! Good luck with your new babies. Episode #69 might really help for when to water them with more succulent examples. Here's the link... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYGUnJmEgcuWb7s

[@dsoma702]

This is the best video for beginners! So glad I found this video early and not hundreds of videos later like some. Thank you for making it!

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment! Glad to help always and good luck with your succulents! 😊

[@Clarachk]

Such a well thought out video showing us exactly what to look for and how to deal with either scenario! I have struggled so much with the watering and I’ve watched so many videos but nothing quite like yours. You need more views in the newbie succulent community because this knowledge is golden.

[@cucurupiku]

Every week I can spend whole evenings to check my succulent plants and still can find rotting plants like that Lola. Succulent is teaching us lots of life lesson

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Yep! There's always one that wont cooperate each month somehow. With mine, its usually new ones that I I buy. While most do really well, I've noticed the echeverias are the ones that seem to have problems from time to time.

[@cucurupiku]

@@TheseSucculentBuddies I agree. Echeveria is challenging for me too to get them to stabilise.

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

And yet its what we buy the most of right. 😅

[@cucurupiku]

@@TheseSucculentBuddies exactly! Cos they are like everlasting Rose flower

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

I'm in search for the echeveria lovely rose actually. Do you have one yet?

[@melissawilson3729]

Thank you for sharing this video and in great detail! I have been overwatering one of my succulents and haven't given it water for 3 weeks now. The soil is still wet. I got fungus gnats in that plant, too (it's a large succulent). So I might have to cut the roots off....and the stem. Now I know which of my succulents are under watered too. I really appreciate you demonstrating what to do on your own plant bcuz it's so helpful, and I won't have to feel hesitant about cutting my own lol

[@GabrielaMartinez-si5og]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video! I’ve watched tons of other videos and none have been as clear to explain when a succulent is over or under watered. You did such a great job! Now it’s perfectly clear for me. I really appreciate your sharing knowledge with a total succulent novice. Thank you again! 😊🙏🏻

[@heatherfroman7031]

I really appreciate how you go in depth. Most just say, soil dry water it. I have killed quite a few doing that. Hopefully I can save the ones I have left. Thanks so much

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

I made a more updated video on when to water succulents which should really help with watering! You might want to give it a watch... here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYGUnJmEgcuWb7s Thanks so much for watching! 😊

[@fizzahahmad6636]

I was so shocked to see that the stem was rotting! Thank you for this informative video

[@melissuccies]

Thank you so much! I'm completely a newbie, I just started out last week and this video is the one that I really needed right now.nthank you so much!! Hoping your channel to grow more and have more followers. Thank you!

[@AnimalsGirlful]

Cutting the root until the brown was gone was really helpful to see, thankyou

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

You are always welcome. Sometimes, succulent rot can be hard to spot when we don't see the obvious signs. As I make more videos, I'll try my best to teach how to spot the not so clear signs that are hard to catch if they happen to my plants. Thanks so much for stopping by and watching 💚

[@solarwinds-]

Wow, I I knew all about how to save an over watered succulent. Was I ever wrong. I had no idea that rot can already be advancing in the stem. Thanks for posting.

[@maggiem8931]

Best video EVER to both explain and CLEARLY show the difference between over- and under-watering. Thank you so much!

[@lynnmarieloyd7233]

I never comment but this video has been so incredibly helpful! I'm new to succulents and keep seeing things about under or over watering, watched so many videos, but none have been this helpful! Thank you.

[@dazzads]

i’ve watched so many succulent videos and they’ve never helped me. this is such a good video. myself and my succulents appreciate and thank you

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

You are always welcome Danielle! 😊 I have a newer when to water succulents video on the channel with more succulent examples that may really help as well. Here's the link... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYGUnJmEgcuWb7s

[@Mrs.AD0099]

Best video on the web abt signs, symptoms, and care! Thank you very much!!

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Aww... thank you so much for the kind words. I'll be making another soon with more examples of different succulent species to make it easier especially for newbies. Thanks so much for stopping by and watching! 💚

[@dulceledezma270]

Thank you! This is the best and most thorough explanation I've ever seen for telling the difference between over and underwatered succulents

[@zeroounce8874]

Thank you! This was the best video on succulents. I struggle with them but I got a lot of knowledge understanding them thanks to you! ❤️🌺🌸❤️🌺🌸❤️🌸🌺❤️🌸🌺🌸❤️

[@rainbowrainbow7039]

This is SO useful, thank you so so much! You have saved me a lot of heartache.

[@mjhawley5848]

This might be the single most valuable succulent care video on youtube! great job! 👍👏

[@peonytheflower6925]

Thanks for mentioning about this video in your reply to my comment on ep #19. I should've watched this weeks ago so it wouldn't be too late to rescue my succulent. Now I know what I must do when I overwater a succulent for many days. Tbh I was really shocked as to why it happened to a Black Prince succulent (afaik they're easy to take care of so they're "survivors"). There's a rot hiding inside the stem. It's much better to underwater than to overwater because it can cause rot. I gotta get a better soil mix next time that dries quickly in case of another rainy week. Thank you so much for sharing all these information in your channel!

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

You are always welcome. I've had E. Black prince before and actually stopped buying them. They seem to be prone to rot when not fully established in their pots yet. The stem is darker than other echeverias, which can make rot hard to spot early at times. They are sensitive to excess water when not fully acclimated to humid environments. Don't feel so bad, it happens to all of us. We learn each time one of our succulents pass. Good luck with the next one. 😊

[@xxSydneyFox]

Definitely best visual video!

[@visabellad]

Thank you! I wish I had watched this earlier, your explanations are so thorough and helpful

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

You're very welcome dear. 😊 I'm always happy to help. I'll try to make another like this in the future with more examples. Thank you so much for stopping by and watching! 💚

[@madcowdiseases]

Thank you so much! I have an agave/succulent and this helped so much! I'm going to operate and let dry, and hopefully save Pokey (my plant)! This video helped so much and gave me the confidence to trim my lower leaves!

[@NoemiACondo]

I watched this video many times. Tanks for the most precious and important tip. 😘😊

[@waikay_vids]

Great catch Christine! I wouldn't have thought to cut the stem, the stem/root looked fine!

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Right! It was extremely firm too! But Lola's are notorious for rotting without clear signs. So it's always best to cut just to be sure. Thanks for watching. 💚

[@merobiruwa]

Best explanation of over watered and under watered succulents. Your voice is cute.

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Thank you 😊

[@keithgwinn8710]

Super informative. Thank you!

[@melgo5589]

Great video, thank you for this.👍🙏 You are such a good teacher and explain very well.❤Thanks again for a wonderful video.💖💕

[@melissavaughan3602]

This was very very helpful! Thank you!

[@melgo5589]

Thank you for a very helpful video - well explained & illustrated. I've just subscribed.😍

[@NadineB2010]

You are an amazing teacher and an excellent plant doctor! I watched so many videos to fulfill my new passion, none of them taught me as much as this one. I bought many different succulents and i already have many rotten. Probably over watered before i buy them. I'll try to follow your advice, see the roots and cut them if needed. I also found one of them with a white powder (fungus) that has spread over another succulent closed to it. I cut the leaves that were falling easily and isolated them. Can i try to save it with any anti fungal product?

[@janwillard6708]

Excellent teaching video. Watch the entire video. 👍

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Aww... thank you 🤗

[@at5in5on68]

really useful information , thank you so much👍

[@Lisa-zi8dj]

Another great video. Really so helpful..I have over watered succulents and now trying to save them. I just cutted the stem and yes, it was starting to rot even though the stem looked ok and not showing any rot. Thank you for this video. You just help me save my succulents. 😊😘😘😘❤

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Aww, I'm always glad to help. Good luck with the succulent that you had to cut. I'm glad you caught it in time to save it. 😊

[@Lisa-zi8dj]

@@TheseSucculentBuddies thank you

[@nancyrenfro1355]

Best video ....this is what I needed for my plant. Thank you.

[@davidd.purington7915]

vary informative, just what I needed to know.

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Thanks for stopping by! Glad the video was helpful. 😊

[@agneskang4526]

Thank you! Best video showing the diff between underwatering and overwatering! I have a succulent where the bottom leaves are still quite firm but some of the middle leaves are limp and losing their plumpness. Is this also a sign of underwatering or something else?

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

It may be a sign of too much heat. Depending on the conditions provided, mine normally dry up like yours in between when they have been put too close to grow lights, or left out too long in direct hot sun. Maybe take off a dry leaf or 2 to observe the stem. If all is good, it probably just needs a little more shade and less time under the sun. This also happens when water has sat in between the leaves and caused the leaves to start rotting. If that's the case, just be sure not to let water sit and make sure to observe that part of the stem where the leaves are dying. 😊💚

[@agneskang4526]

@@TheseSucculentBuddies Thank you!

[@nisamniska5173]

Thank you SO much!! I've killed two encheverias and I'm doing my research now before I buy a new one. I should've done it earlier, but better late than never!

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

You are always welcome! It's definitely a learning experience, but a rewarding one at that. Don't feel bad, I killed a few before really knowing how to care for them. There are a lot of videos on my channel about different problems you may come across and how to treat them. Please watch episode #69 WHEN TO WATER SUCCULENTS SO THEY DON'T DIE. It will be very helpful with more succulent examples. Here's the link... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYGUnJmEgcuWb7s

[@drishyarameshan1415]

Informative video, well explained. Hope I could save my succulent.

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Aww... I hope you're able to save your succulent as well. I actually just made a new video on when the right time is to water succulents you might be interested in watching. Here's the link... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYGUnJmEgcuWb7s

[@philsogood2455]

Very informative - Thank you big buch.

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Thanks so much for stopping by and watching 🙏😊

[@glorialopez7921]

Thank you for sharing, I’ll be checking all my succulents closely.🌵

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

There's a more updated video as well that I made on when to water succulents by learning the conditions of their leaves you might be interested in watching! Here's the link... 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYGUnJmEgcuWb7s

[@yannettemiller]

Thank you so much for sharing. I had no idea.

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Aww... thank you so much for stopping by and watching. Check episode #69 as well for watering succulents. You may find it even more helpful. 🙂💚 Here's the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYGUnJmEgcuWb7s

[@DiniShanti]

Wow thank you, you are the best!

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Thank you 😊

[@choanchient8196]

this really helpful thanks for your vdo ^ ^

[@dyaus2625]

Is there any way to share my plants pics ..if I face any problem and can't understand what to do .........?

[@nanachavis]

If the leaves today look like they are looking up instead of spreading out, are they over watered? I also have a couple of leaves that are flat and the rest feels just a little plump what has happened. I also just took a spray bottle and gave 3 or 4 squirts. Thank you.

[@Lisa-zi8dj]

Thank you for this video. Now I will know what to do if I over watered.

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

You're very welcome. Good luck with your succulent babies! 💚

[@plavalagun4]

This video is perfect. I had to subscribe after this video.

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Aww thank you! You might also find episode #69 when to water succulents helpful... I share different varieties of succulents and knowing how to read them and when they need water. 😊 here's the link... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYGUnJmEgcuWb7s

[@BrittanyPowell-q6j]

Ty❤ such a helpful video

[@beepslow]

Amazing video! This helped me a lot!

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Hi Trisha! Always glad to help 😊 I actually have a video I made about when to water succulents with more succulent examples that you might find helpful as well. Here's the link... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYGUnJmEgcuWb7s

[@hanaharris7533]

Hello I live in South East Asia and my succulent soil keeps on being dry so far its OK but how long do I have to put it out in the sun so I don't dry it out too fast

[@lovinghobby9072]

Is there a video hiw it made it later...? Any roots?

[@vanschermerhorn7167]

Best way to water succulents is ? From the top or from the bottom . Which method is best and how to water ? From a beginner . Thank you

[@BogoljubTeofilovic]

amazingly detailed video! thank you so much

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Thanks so much for stopping by and watching! 💚

[@LxE1993]

very very useful thank you!!

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Thank you for stopping by and watching 💚

[@kolekarn]

Thank you for sharing and providing valuable information 😘😘

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

You are always welcome Dottie! Thank you so much for stopping by and watching! You might also want to check out episode #69 When to water succulents so they don't die. I have a few different succulent examples showing when to water them by understanding the conditions of their leaves. Here's the link... 😊kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYGUnJmEgcuWb7s

[@carolstella6776]

How long should you wait to water repotted succulents?

[@kisore20gp]

Helpful 👍👍👍

[@TaliTalTal]

thank you. best explanation

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Aww... thank you! Glad you liked it and I really hope the video helps. Thanks so much for stopping by and watching! 😊💚

[@winnieandmyfamily6722]

Oh wow thank you so much !!

[@el7114.]

Is it safe to cut and leave it to callous if I don't have cinnamon powder?

[@janeho5370]

Thank you so much for this information. A lot of information

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

You are always welcome. Thank you so much for stopping by and watching! 😊💚

[@kelliereeves2240]

What do you do with them once you’ve removed the rot and they have formed a callus? My younger sisters tasked me with saving her over watered fairy’s washboard and Jade that was rotted up the stem. I’ve removed the rot and cut it back as the rot traveled so far but no idk what to do once the callus has formed?

[@TravelAgentCale]

Great tips as always!

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Thank you 💚

[@jerramiemcgough2459]

Thanks for the info, wish I would have known sooner but now I know what to look for joined your Facebook page also well since I request ty

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

You are always welcome! I try to be as clear as possible with examples to really help beginners. You may also find episode #69 helpful for when to water succulents with more varieties of succulent examples. Here's the link... 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYGUnJmEgcuWb7s

[@jerramiemcgough2459]

@@TheseSucculentBuddies great thanks again

[@jesslinlee6957]

Thank you ❤❤❤

[@joycegilkey3677]

Thank you for the good information.

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

You are always welcome. Thank you so much for stopping by and watching. 😊

[@bbiancaec]

Great video!

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Thank you Bianca! There's actually a more updated one about when to water succulents with more examples in case you'd like to see. 😊 here's the link... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYGUnJmEgcuWb7s

[@detox7761]

Awesome tips👌🏼🍂🌱🍃📸

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Glad you like them!

[@sunnywen4080]

thanks!

[@Rc-yb8um]

I have my succulents for almost 2 months now, but haven’t watered them since. And since they’re still alive, I’m afraid to water them. I don’t wanna kill them. I heard people who haven’t watered them in a year. They still look healthy, but do you recommend to water them? For example when it gets more warm outside? And what do you recommend for cactuses? I never watered my cactuses and have them for like 6 months now.. they look perfectly healthy

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

The cacti, if they are still healthy, you can wait to water till its warm outdoors and you bring them out. You will also see wrinkling and they will feel soft when they need water just like other succulents. For the rest of them, if the leaves are still firm and full of water, theres no need to water. Refer to the leaves I was showing in the video of when they need to be watered. The bottom leaves are what you want to look at and get a feel for. Hope that helps. 😊

[@deanlloyd3548]

Great video

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Thank you 😊

[@ceeceeyay]

I thought mine had been underwatered because the leaves kept getting wrinkled up and died out from the bottom. I wish I found this video sooner... I noticed something wrong when the stem looked dark and the leaves were falling too fast. It's too weak for me to even taking it out of the soil now. :(

[@anitalua9196]

thanks for caretips

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching. 💚

[@juliewilliams4604]

Ok but how do you water and how much water do you add to an underwatered succulent ? I am new to all this and live in a Dry desert climate. Plant are in direct Sun most of the day

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Hi Julie! I'll have a video out soon on how much I water succulents depending on the condition they are in and how long you've had them. Gotta wait for some of mine to get thirsty then I'll film. 😊

[@ah-mp4xv]

water once a month for me i use peat mix coco and water beads i suggest water beads mix with soil wont worry for two months with beads in soil :)

[@tarablack00]

No matter. What type of succulent you can cut it?

[@Asri_]

My collection kinda side eyed me at the "hadn't watered in a week" comment, while I'm wondering what month they last got watered.

[@maitri_negi]

My jelly bean lower leaf is squishy and green... What should i do???

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Is it watery like in the video for my example of the overwatered leaf? If it is, and the soil is still wet you can pull the whole thing out, soil n all for a day or 2 to let it dry. If its newly potted, but you have not watered, then it's just normal.

[@jelgue5536]

Should i water my succulent after romoving their dry leaves????

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Yes, that should be fine. I do it all the time. Just make sure they have good ventilation if they are indoors.

[@jelgue5536]

These Succulent Buddies thank you for the response ☺️

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Always happy to help 😊

[@syazanaazhar4437]

How to save succulent if the succulent overwater while the weather is low? Did I need to put it indoor or what?

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Best thing to do is to pull it out of the pot and check the stem if there are signs of rot. If no rot, just simply let it dry out of the pot for 2-3 days then plant in new dry well draining soil.

[@syazanaazhar4437]

@@TheseSucculentBuddies Thank you!

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

You are always welcome! Good luck with your succulents. 💚

[@connieduncannorrell6181]

Lolas hate me, lol. I baby them, they die. I ignore them, they die. I've cut so many stems, and tried to propagate the leaves, but, they just turn to mush, inside or outside. I just want a Lola to love me...

[@cucurupiku]

Wah this sounds like a finicky baby. Don't give up dear

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Me too! I can't seem to get the hang of lolas. May I ask, do you live in a tropical climate or 4 seasons?

[@aidanablaza6287]

sana po bigyan nyo ng care tips ang christmas cactus

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Maybe someday po pag meron na po ako. 😊

[@heinhein20299]

😍

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

Hi buddy!

[@aduyoganericaperalta7886]

😍😍😍

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

thank you!

[@astridmaack4516]

What do you do if you’ve watered an overwatered succulent? Do you just let it sit until it goes back to normal? And what do u do if you can’t see the stem?🥲

[@glen4075]

Super helpful video, thank you ❤🪴

[@sharonhunt6758]

Very informative! Thank you!

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

You're very welcome. Thank you for stopping by to watch. 💚