How I Care for New Succulents // Garden Answer

[@maggiemarion8669]

I have been going through your succulent videos and have been having so much fun. This is great, I would love a giveaway. I never knew about no touching the leaves. And I am getting that syringe! Have a great day

[@gardenanswer]

Maggie you win!!! Congratulations! I'll send you a PM with the details! Enjoy the new succulents!!!

[@selenediaz8505]

Garden Answer did you get all your winners?? And also I barely discovered your youtube channel like 2 weeks ago and I've been going through all your video. LOL. They are supper helpful.!!

[@maggiemarion8669]

Garden Answer where do I look for my PM?

[@kaylabennington8473]

Garden Answer Hello beautiful! I loved the video. I have a question about grow lights I have quite a large succulent collection and have noticed some are starting to stretch out so I am now looking into grow lights however I have no idea what I am doing from everything I have seen I am incredibly confused. I have a shop light what bulbs would you recommend?

[@niller343]

Maggie Marion: I think the PM pops up in your notification bell icon up in the right corner? Otherwise, try the Google+ page, that is linked to your KZbin-profile. I believe there's a messaging system there called Google Hangouts? I hope that helps - and congrats on winning!

[@michaelalizaso8777]

I just started collecting and growing succulents for a little less than a year. So far I have over 200 individual plants and 150 varieties. So my home is overrun with so many plants. Im located in NJ zone 6, which means my succulents are indoors during the winter and outdoors in a greenhouse for the summer. Typically I water my echeverias, sedums, hawothias, etc about every 14 days, my cacti about every 21 days, and my living stones every few months. Please keep in mind that my soil medium is not the same as Laura's, its a grit mix of 2:1:1 of Pumice, black gold cactus soil, and perlite. Its a fast draining and airy soil. My living stones are in a Zero soil medium made of Pumice, surface, and gravel chips. During the summer I water my plants enough that the water will come out from the bottom of the hole, I do this because its usually very hot and it gives my plants enough water before drying out. Since they're in a greenhouse I try to control the humidity so I try to have it pretty dry inside. During the winter I water my plants just enough so the soil is moist and try not to water too much. Indoors isn't as hot and it takes longer to dry. Like Laura I also use a large syringe for my bigger pots and a small syringe for my tiny pots. They're located on wire racks with grow lights.

[@markiebassy5118]

i'm actually obsessed with succulents. you start off with one and suddenly you have 72 in your bedroom lol

[@selenediaz8505]

Markie Ellen I started off with one and know I have 8 and still proppating some!!

[@vickiejones4853]

wish I had 72 in my bedroom.. Any room for that matter. lol

[@FuriedHearts]

Right??? So addicting. When I started off getting into plants I was way more into foliage plants and never thought I’d get into succulents. But once I bought my first one I never looked back. 90% of my plant purchases are succulents now lol

[@TheC3.]

Markie Ellen yep, that’s where I’m at!

[@celesteortins5250]

Markie Ellen so true...lol. I bought a shelving unit for my kitchen and have them all over my desk at work. 😊

[@57sp]

I love succulents so much!! sometimes, when I'm at work and I find myself thinking of going home to take care of them and it's getting worse...the more you have, the less you think you have...

[@sharonlovedunlap932]

I am so glad I have found you. My mother passed away in 1971 in Tucson, Arizona and she love succulents and everything in the desert. Thank you for taking me back to my teenage years spent with my Mom working with the "girls".lol

[@memories1002]

I just love succulents. It's like the only thing I can keep alive.

[@convex_pastry]

Careful guys, it starts with one succulent and before you know it you have 11 taking over your windowsills. Totally not speaking from experience, what are you talking about...

[@bellaspalding5747]

Hahahaha I just got my very first one today and I love it!! Already planning on so many more a cactus😂

[@hanacnadir824]

especially if you bought a sedum morganianum as your first plant. woe to us the ones watching the leaves falling off, who would let go those beautiful babies XD

[@angeladawn619]

only 11?

[@fabulously695]

Allison Kinney I’m with dawn, only 11? One of my good friends beat you, try 300

[@tinamarieussery3063]

Yes you are lol same here

[@yougrowgail]

I took all my succulent baskets down to my basement in November, put them all on a table under a led shop light, never watered once for the entire 1,2,3,4,5,6 months. They were shriveled a bit by the time I brought them up last week to repot new baskets, but all alive. I have since potted them all in their new baskets and they all plumped up, look beautiful, and they are all heading back outside tomorrow for the summer. 💗

[@belindashellen104]

Succulents are so beautiful, each with its own flower. Love making fairy gardens with them

[@elizah1340]

You have no idea how grateful I am for all of the very helpful tips. You are a Succulent whisperer! Thank you for the give away :) P.S. I would love to see a video of you at the Succulent Source. A tour and tips from the family that own the place would be AWESOME!!

[@kristinaestep2105]

It's humid in North Carolina, so I usually drench the soil about once every two weeks. When I had them inside under a light they were stretching and drying out so fast, so once I put them out side they have been doing so well. Our aloe just started growing pups!

[@jewelstifel627]

I'm so addicted to succulents and I'm so grateful for all you're informational videos. Thank you so much.

[@Sharkylovesu]

I recently received succulents from my Aunt in Seattle. She literally dug some up right before my flight home to Alabama and they traveled in my purse. I can't believe how resilient they are and how easy they are to care for. I'm looking forward to adding more to my NEW! succulent family. Thanks for all the tips and advice. I enjoy your channel!

[@lauraroberts3730]

Wow, I water way too much. Thanks for the information I think this may save innocent plants. Lol.

[@CraftySherCupcake]

Laura Roberts, me too! 😉

[@gregchappell9487]

I've been inspired to make succulent arrangements. I have a beautiful one my wife loves at our front door. I've also made a small one that we gave to a friend. I would love to have more succulent arrangements to have at home and make then give to family and friends.

[@carmenrubiera2301]

Greg Chappell p

[@ARareAmber]

I'm just getting into succulents and love love love them. We bought a house with a little garden full of succulent and I didn't want my husband to destroy them because he wanted to concrete that area to widen the drive-way. So I rescued them - of course I knew nothing about succulents, so I'm learning through videos like these. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@AC-wb4pk]

I am addicted to these cute plants they are so easy to care for and so beautiful. Thank you for the succulent care tips.

[@lilynie9593]

Thanks for sharing all your ideas and knowledge with us. I recently bought a home and we are filling it with the ideas you have shared and of course DIYing them ! Thank you !

[@CraftySherCupcake]

Lily Nie i

[@MaryEatsMonkeys]

Love it! I can never find good succulents in person but those are beautiful!

[@angiezavacky4347]

I finally found a common interest with my teenage daughter! We'd just unbox ed our first order from The Succulent Source last week. She showed the same enthusiasm as you in your video, perfect timing as I was afraid we'd put our first arrangement together too soon after arrival. Looks like our only mistake was watering too soon. We love your videos and have you to thank for turning us on to succulents!

[@jilceyamit4083]

Just started collecting succulents. Aside from they are so cute, I find them stress-free for me. Love them so much.

[@nikoniko1965]

I love succulents !!!! And bromeliads too

[@berenicetorres4448]

As a new succlents lover I glad to see your videos....they help me take care of my babies

[@lindadoughty5524]

I got so excited over the unboxing of succulents, I ordered several that very same day! Just learning but I think I’ve found a passion! Thanks Laura for the lesson. Here goes nothing!

[@selenediaz8505]

I need to get that syringe I was watering my succulents way too much since I'm a beginner!! Her videos are so helpful. This is the best giveaway ever!!!!

[@janefromtennessee]

Selene Diaz where may we get the syringe?

[@analimartinez1700]

perfect video to watch with my morning coffee!!! love the tips ... feel more motivated to order online!!!

[@hicoastie]

Watching your older succulent videos were inspirational. Thank you.

[@curlykinkychocolaty5835]

Watching educational videos like yours on KZbin inspired me to purchase succulents a month ago. Mine are doing great thanks to you😆

[@mohammadaftab2220]

I love ❤️ ur succulents they r so cute and I am always impressed and obsessed with ur videos . Please do a fairy garden with succulents😀😀

[@damianjenkins6577]

My name is Damian and I am a succulent addict.

[@lisakincaid3005]

Succulents are so easy and when they bloom they are such a beautiful surprise.

[@MildredEscol]

Its been a month now since i started collecting cactus & succulent and now feel like addicted now. Watching your videos with all the ideas inspires me & collect more funny but this is true.. thank you for sharing.

[@jessicaherrera7311]

dang I'm about 3 years too late :( glad i found ur channel!!

[@Tonii080]

I completely agree 😅

[@shawnas464]

Aaaa! Me too!

[@mrs.jillsansouci702]

Love your video and plan to get more succulents and hope to win something just lost my husband need something to cheer me up

[@cristinacunha171]

Yes succulents are addictive. One of these days I won't have a place to put another one. They are so many. They are very beautiful and we can create wonderful combinations between them.

[@tammysisler83]

I have gained a huge interest in succulents over the past year and I have bought quite a few. the one I have the hardest time keeping alive is the string of pearls. But, I'm persevering with them because I have a project I want to put together. Thank you so much for all your knowledge on succulents, you have helped me out tremendously.

[@tinacruz8557]

Thanks for the tips, always helpful, I save you to Pinterest!

[@franramirez9805]

I 💗succulents!!

[@MadeByFrance]

Thank you for all that great information. What do you do with succulents that did start to elongate from the middle?

[@michaelalizaso8777]

Move the plant to a brighter spot. Typically in a place where it gets 4-6 hours of morning light. This will help the plant to stop etiolation and continue to grow tight rosettes. You can let this grow but the part thats stretched will be weak. You can also cut the top (behead) and replant the rosette to another plant. Keep the stem where you cut because it might start to grow babies on the sides. Happy planting

[@kmbickham]

Great video on succulents. I have had my jade tree leaves grow into new plants all on their own, once we found one we missed that had grown into a baby plant in a different pot! My grandmother, who was a houseplant fanatic, taught me to water my house plants once a week, I usually do the same will my succulents, but I give them less water. It keeps me consistent, so I don't forget.

[@jerethagardner5122]

You make everything looks so easy. You are a natural. These succulents looks very healthy and are very very pretty!

[@aishafehr1870]

I like the long videos! Please make a lot of your new videos super long

[@sl4084]

Hi Lauren I have four succulents but for some reason the old leaves fall out and there are no new (leaves) coming out Now I only have two left because the others died Can you please give me some tips to help the succulent grow healthier Also I used cactus soil and give them water every single week I am not sure what kind of succulent it is and which fertilizer should I use Thank you so much 😊 Btw I love your videos so much 😬 Lots of ❤️ Kamria

[@Cat15806AJ]

cactus soil doesn't work. you must mix it with 50/50 sifted perlite.

[@mistitull5423]

Succulents and amazing and beautiful and so easy to make a beautiful arrangements I have seen so many videos on how to do and I myself haven't had a chance to do it yet lol

[@Cat15806AJ]

Misti Tull the bad thing about arrangements is that they don't last. so if you want to keep your succulents I suggest having them potted normally.

[@carolineedmistoncooki3fair631]

I only water mine about once a month. and very very stingy. Just a tiny amount of water. notice how little she uses.

[@Cat15806AJ]

Caroline Edmiston (Cooki3Fairy) please water until it comes out of the drainage hole, they like a long drink.

[@carolmayeux7724]

Thank you for giving 3 gifts to 3 different people. Sure to make someone's day. Love learning. Thank you for your video.

[@sandragaston149]

I am so new to gardening and I am having a lots of fun with it. Watching the videos and learning about succulent plants gave me another perspective and I realized this’s my favorite plants. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@briandavila234]

succulents!

[@andreinaperozo896]

I ❤ Succulents 🌵 I ❤ your account. ☺

[@lindagoudailler1036]

Never before was interested in succulents, but now I'm hooked! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@kellytwang]

I started a succulent baby family and I'm so glad I found your channel. I've now been OBSESSED and I love succulents now

[@csr8547]

My schedule to water my succulents is really water them a lot for a day, wait for 2 -3 weeks, depending on the climate, and then water them again. So far it has worked really well!

[@LisaHarper42]

My teen has started her first succulent garden - two plants so far. This gc would be a great gift for her!

[@kimholtby5039]

I had never really looked at succulents before. When I started watching your channel and listening to how excited you got receiving them and telling us how to look after them I had to go out and get some. Now I take cuttings and start them and give them to friends. Thank you for opening my eyes to this wonderful world of succulents!!!!!

[@michelleklawwalsh5564]

I keep seeing or hearing the advice: water your succulents only when dry and then pour in enough water until it seeps out of the drainage holes. I was initially following this advice, but the soil kept staying wet for a very long time (even with succulent-specific soil in planters with drainage holds). Although my succulents looked okay, I was worried about root rot so I recently switched to "gritty mix." It is still too soon do know if it will be better for my plants, but I thought it was worth a try. Based on your advice, I also started watering with a syringe. Great idea, thank you!

[@scottcaseymccollum5929]

I try to water my potted succulents whenever the soil is dry. It varies for each one because some pots retain the water better than others. Thanks for entering me into your give-away!

[@Vanessa__Pauls]

I love your table full of succulents, they are like jewels with all the varieties available.

[@barbaramoore8344]

The succulents are so neat and so many different types. I am amazed you can pronounce all their names and remember what each is. Thank you so much for all your videos. Great job...

[@zaqueech73]

My obsession for plants started about 2 months ago and it is only growing... I NEED MORE! thanks!

[@patroach4072]

Thank you for the opportunity to win a gift card to the Succulent Source! So exciting! Love your videos, Laura.

[@lynwalker52]

I love succulents. I live in Australia. We have hot summers where live so I am new to planting succulents so I love watching too see what to do and how to water and look after my succulents. Thanks.

[@vickiejones4853]

just love all your videos.. I grew up in the country and have always enjoyed plants and nature,, But life is always in fast mode. Just recently decided to enjoy something for me.!! Succulents are my new form of Peace.. Learning so much from your videos .. Thank you Pretty Lady.. Obsessed now.

[@chrisweaber1618]

I can't wait to watch your videos every time you post! I learn a lot and trying to get more of a green thumb. I especially love learning about succulents

[@ameliaangulo6896]

Great advice and there is nothing better than getting plant mail! Also when it comes to watering depending on the weather I water once a week or every other week.

[@melissakopyto8542]

Thank you. I am now obsessed with succulents. They are simple beautiful and easy to maintain.

[@karengilchrist3854]

I now have almost a whole shelf in my sunroom dedicated to succulents. They are addictive and easy to keep.

[@33harmoni1]

I've been eyeing the succulents each time I go to the nursery. This might be the push I need to start a collection. So cute. Thanks for all the info.🌺

[@susanjohnson2599]

Good evening Laura. Thank you for sharing how to take care of succulents. I have found a new love of plants with succulents.

[@cadeshipman4217]

🌵I always get jealous of Laura when I go to the garden center and see how expensive succulents are. 😄🌵

[@lindastitt7741]

I just got into succulents a couple of months ago. Beyond the Chickens and Hens I have had for years, I never knew there were so many beautiful succulents. I love your sites and thank you for the opportunity to win succulents. Thanks as well for all the information when I need an answer.

[@Thought_it_up]

Your watering method looks SO much easier than a mist sprayer! Thanks!

[@Caseyisum...]

I'm really getting into simple gardening for indoor areas and these just fit that Bill so well.

[@lkay4192]

Succulents!!! Wow, what a new and exciting additions to my garden. Thank you for all your inspiration and encouragements to explore new adventures.

[@AvaeleDarkblade]

Succulents are so beautiful! My mom always loved them and had a spot just for them in her garden

[@mrghostmanghost5595]

beside the succulents on the table, you are one beautiful human being...

[@bryanwaites9580]

They have the most beautiful sculets I've ever seen. You really make them look even more beautiful on the way that you use them and arrange them. stunning!

[@dennisrhoy]

I am addicted to succulents now..they make me happy everyday..

[@melanieharkcom3671]

Your videos are perfect, full of information, to the point and not lots of yakking about nothing.

[@daness5346]

I have an unknown type of haworthia, tiger aloe, and candelabra aloe growing indoors. When I water them, I typically drench them all the way through until water comes rushing out of the bottom. I let it completely dry out. I test this by touching top and bottom through the drain hole. Only if it's dry all the way through do I water again. It's easier for me to monitor the amount of water the plants are getting. This can stretch out time between waterings to a month during the summer and typically much longer in the winter.

[@chocolateluverr18]

I started a succulent collection thanks to this channel! :) it's growing!!!

[@michelemohamed3584]

I am experimenting with new succulent plants and watching all your videos for guidance. Thank you. This video was especially helpful.

[@cassiebel]

Succulents are just so beautiful and there are so many varieties. thanks for the tip on how to care for them.

[@HeatherSaundersNeedlings]

Oh also I spritz the propagation tray every other day when they're under the grow lights and every week give or take for the fully grown guys! They'd be bone dry or near crispy after a month and it's quite humid here in Ontario Canada!

[@jessiedicker8256]

I have been loving your videos!! I found them because of the succulents but stayed for all of your knowledge with plants!!!

[@dianeweeks352]

Hi Laura, from northern Illinois. I have a friend here who waters her cactus and succulents when it rains in Arizona! True, not a joke.

[@stookiegrace1253]

I live in ohio so we have a history for "bipolar" weather. So it could snow one day and be 80 degrees and completely dry the next day. So I have my succulents indoors cause you never know in ohio. There really are no seasons 😂😂 so I just take as you said "the mother plant" and pot it with activated charcoal and regular potting soil. I spray my succulents either once a day or twice depending on weather. With cuttings I always spray twice and use a syringe once a week. Also just to put it out there, for air plants I soak in water once a week and spray once or twice a day also depending on weather. Once a month when I'm soaking them for 2 hours, I will add flower food for extra nutrients. They do very well with this and growing like crazy! Good luck with your plants!

[@sandratovar-garcia341]

Watching your videos and listening to your tips and tricks makes me smile. 😁

[@lystraosborne-martin8427]

I live in the Caribbean and I water every two weeks or so. i just love them.

[@jessielazelle9236]

I'm obsessed with succulents and cacti, crossing my fingers I'm the lucky second winner. Good luck everyone!

[@mswyman100]

Generally, I water my succulents every other week. They have gone longer w/no problem. I've read/heard that you know they need water when they start to pucker up- which you'd never want to do intentionally, but, in my experiences they do spring back.

[@barbshoe61]

Succulents are so beautiful because there are so many varieties!

[@ShadeheartTheSouless]

For watering I usually wait until the soil is bone dry throughout and give them a solid drenching. I probably need to do that once every 2-4 weeks depending!

[@idrawl]

I have a 12" succulent container with a variety of them-- jade, fluted jade, cactus, aloe, etc! Love them

[@bubblesoffun99]

I'm preparing a cute little succulent indoor farm so I may have some plant life during the winter, the succulent source giveaway would make my year!

[@memphiskidlol]

Always love the succulents! I ordered some cutting a few months back and they are all thriving,, they are loving it outside.

[@kimshalo]

I'm new to succulents and absolutely love caring for them. Love your videos! So informing and fun to watch

[@yvonnes3503]

I love your videos. I love succulents but was scare to do anything with them. But now I love knowing I can do all this. Thank you.

[@terismith2402]

Thank you for being such a great virtual teacher! I always look forward to my cup of coffee and my gardening lesson! Loving the succulents and can't wait to try making a tiered succulent wire basket today!

[@robertamerwin4436]

Thank you Succulent Source and Garden Answer for the contest.

[@AngelsGrove]

I bought the syringe you use and water my plants once a week using that. Depends on the container, if it is like the plastic nursery pots you are using here, I soak them and put them back under my lights. If it is in my terrarium I give just a light watering, same with my propagation tray.

[@mirandasemmerling2809]

I adore succulents. I love the tip for brushing the dirt off!

[@ronaalistair]

I'm in to succulents now because of you 😍. I love all your videos especially about succulents 😊. I'm learning so much from you, you're my inspiration 😊.

[@amandavillhauer1031]

I have gotten a few succulents in the past few months and I just love them.

[@ennaeilsel1996]

I like that you use a syringe for watering. I got these squeeze bottles on Amazon that have a small mouth catheter design to precisely water what I need!