Stretched Out Succulents: The cause and fix

[@ramtilaakchintu8863]

She's been growing those plants with insufficient sunlight for the past 2 years to make this video. THAT is commitment!

[@v1743962002]

or just live in Seattle, it's not that hard to do that here.

[@NurSpaDMV]

😂

[@2Namia]

@@v1743962002 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cjsun7871]

Yaknow.. I thought of the same thing but then I thought about maybe she asked someone for this arrangement to fix it for a video?

[@_dboy_]

I was thinking the same thing. Appreciate the tips. Need to tend to my plants very soon, and will be trying some top dressing finally as well. Thank you!

[@6ruja]

im new to growing plants in general and when she went straight in w the scissors i gasped

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

That happens a lot :) Most people don't realize how well succulents do with pruning. It's a little scary the first time, but so much fun after that!

[@melodycornish4451]

@@Succulentsandsunshine I have been trying to figure out how to fix my succulents for months and I am also terrified of cutting them but I'm so excited to try it and to put my plants in a more well-lit window!

[@lucindabooth809]

Yeah, me too! She's so ROUGH with them - I've been treating my plants like fussy, colicky babies - shhhhhhh, QUIET!!! lol

[@noodleluvmay5744]

@@lucindabooth809 Same here! Just new to succulents, been super extra gentle with the little leaves lol

[@abeer8733]

@@Succulentsandsunshine is there a chance of the cutting not taking root? I have one and super scared to cut it!

[@jasminkuykendall4211]

DUDE this channel is about to save, and give birth to so many plants

[@cjsun7871]

Seriously!!! I'm so confident now

[@stephanierosie691]

can you please post what happens to this arrangement after a while? just wondering how the cut succulent grow, thanks

[@Bestarstruck]

The one thing you didn't touch on that I'd highly recommend is a soil change before replanting everything back into the pot. Especially since you said this arrangement was a few years old, more than likely the plants have used up most of the available nutrients at the surface, and anything down under has a high likelihood of mildew and bacteria growth. That lower level soil does not get much oxygen through root development or sunlight, and since most folks tend to overwater succulents, its definitely going to be true in most of these decorative ceramics that don't have drainage either. Just something to consider for newer gardeners :)

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Great suggestion!

[@pcking2008]

Just cruising thru and found your video, I learned a lot, no blah, blah, blah, nice background music. Clear and to the point. I appreciate your video, knowledge and editing skills. New sub now. Thank you, Angel, from The Bay

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Thanks, Angel! I'm glad you enjoyed the information!

[@cherylhamel2018]

Stretched out succulents because of not enough sunlight - I probably would have guessed the opposite! Thanks.

[@foodiebeauty6738]

Great video. Just a reminder for those of us in the southern hemisphere, you want a north or NE facing window, not south.

[@LauraGriffs]

My succulents love my north facing window!

[@bookmouse770]

I live in the Northern hem and have a North or West window to choose from...though call. maybe that's why my plants are sometimes unhappy.

[@sophiesmom1074]

upside-down world

[@junglerescues8462]

I was gonna say out in Alberta Canada they won't survive outside but a nice big north facing window our glass back door they thrive

[@billysbigworld6166]

Thank you!

[@GraftingTactick]

Lots of useful tips, thanks for sharing 😍😍

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

You are very welcome! Glad they have been useful for you

[@Thankmel8r]

“Succulents need to be outdoors in full sunlight” * *sad UK sounds* *

[@sweetreat30]

Unless you live in central Arizona

[@vegasenvy1448]

sweetreat30 or Vegas 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

They can be grown indoors 😊 You'll just find that almost always you'll need a grow light to prevent stretching. You can see my indoor setup here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGfKgnmJm52Urpo

[@nusayba864]

lol i live in Washington State (AKA seattle) and we only get Sun in Summer and its currently fall :(

[@eclaireg]

None of the windows in my apartment get direct sunlight 😩 The struggle is real!

[@gwendolyncarter5668]

I'm a green thumb but new to succulents. I about had a heart attack when you whacked those plants off. I thought they looked amazing to begin with, but the arrangement really did look more beautiful at the end!Thanks for the useful info! New Sub!

[@inominos]

Oh, that's why my succulents stretch, soooo helpful and I really enjoyed watching the video. Thank you!!!

[@alanarapp9624]

when i lives in my apartment last year some of my succulents stretched so much! this video really helped me learn why they did this!

[@dilleydoll1001]

What a coincidence to find your channel this evening!! I’m visiting my daughter and saw that her aloe vera plant was huge and leggy and in a VERY tiny pot. I went out and bought a bigger pot and proper potting soil for succulents but had no idea what to do about the leggyness. Now I know and I can even take a clipping for myself!! I can’t wait for tomorrow!! Thanks for such easy to follow instructions! I’m subscribing for sure!

[@nailaahmadUK]

I love her videos!!!! Simple, straight to the point and we'll explained!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

So glad they have been helpful for you :)

[@dReZbEeZ]

I love that green planter!! 😍

[@RhondaJay2001]

Yes, the pot is lovely. Does it have a drain hole on the bottom? If one does use a pot with no drain holes, would it work to tip it sideways and let any excess water exit that way?

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

The planters from Susan Aach do have drainage holes. Learn how to properly water a succulent planted in a pot without drainage here: succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-nondraining

[@mariadoupis1755]

Thank you for the valuable information 🌿☘️🪴

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

You are very welcome! Hope it helps 😊

[@maxinemann2490]

My love of succulents started just a few months ago when I went crazy buying and now have a plant stand with grow lights to handle all the arrangements! lol One of the first ones I bought was a watch chain. When I got it home and was replanting it, I noticed it was tied up with a rubber band. I removed the band and the whole thing fell apart! Well, that was a surprise. I planted it with a variety of other plants in a pot that looks like a head and the watch chain just gives it that crazy hair day feel...I love it.

[@NettiesWorld4U]

Thank you for this video, has given me the confidence to cut and replant my stretched out succulent❤

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

You're very welcome 😊

[@trishk.7876]

I thought my apartment got SO much sunlight, and was shocked when my new succulents started stretching less than a week after bringing them home. Moving them to a sunnier window, now I just need to get the gritty mix "soil" and some tools so I can implement your tips and techniques. It looks fun, but you're right: it is intimidating for a newbie!

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

You've got this. The hard part is just getting started 😅

[@diaryofagoat-lass1023]

Awesome video! Keep em coming!! As someone who lives up in Saskatchewan Canada, Stretched succulents are just an unavoidable fact of succulent keeping after a long winter in the only south facing window you have. At least there's loads of material for making cuttings in the spring to give to friends for Christmas!

[@susanramsay8126]

Ask Santa for a grow light.

[@empresscloud3615]

I wonder if they did ever get a grow light for their succulents at winter. 4 years ago... amazing to think that was 4 cycles of renewal for the plants.

[@susanyasuhara5413]

I'm new to succulents. This was very informative. Now I understand why parts of mine are dying

[@minihoney13]

Wow just stumbled upon you and soooo glad I did... This was great, clear concise delivery and no annoying music or gimmicks. You explain everything so succinctly. Thank you! Have subscribed.... New fan here x

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@Mary_Kraensel]

Thank you SO much for this!! I'm new at caring for succulents and have had this issue with several of my small ones, but you gave me the confidence to attempt these techniques and make the arrangements beautiful.

[@carltrummer9103]

Thank you very much for this instructive video.

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

You're very welcome!

[@DebWHNP]

I am so glad to have found you! I love succulents but haven't known how to keep my arrangements looking nice. I am going to work on mine right now!!!

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

So glad the video was helpful!

[@bcr07pzu]

no clue about plats in general but that cut to the watchaine was gansta

[@cherylhamel2018]

Loved how you spruced up the older arrangement too!

[@outsideaglass]

This video was super helpful for the random reason that I learned the names of my (stretched out) succulents! It's been hard to find the names because my succulents look, well, not healthy, so finding their names is hard because all the pictures in images have been of healthy plants. Thanks! Also I would love to see what it looks like a bit later.

[@AXNJXN1]

Absolutely one of THE best channels on Y/T! Congratulations. I’ve learned so much from these and I live in AZ!! For everyone that thinks ‘Succulents’ are easy to grow, I’ve learned watching this channel, it WAS me screwing up their basic requirements. 🤦🏼‍♂️ Challenge accepted! And now with this channel and your excellently edited speaking, videography and communication skills, I might actually have a chance here...!

[@ambercascanette7453]

I just did this to one of my plants before Christmas. I now have 4 new plants from my original plant.

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Isn't it so fun?!

[@sharisweeney8163]

Thanks for this! You just prevented me from giving up on a number of my succulents!

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Glad I could help!

[@twincrks]

I deal with stretching plants all the time, thanks for the tips.

[@Char-ho1rs]

Best succulent channel by far✨🌿💚thanks for easy listening information 👍

[@DavidMFChapman]

Thanks for this. I have figured these methods out for myself over the last few years, but it’s good to have your validation. If you follow a few simple rules, it’s pretty easy!

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Glad it's helpful!

[@clairej3013]

Can you do a video of how and dos and don'ts to cutting and propagating plants?

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Yes! We also have a detailed guide to propagating here: succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-propcourse

[@gailotoole1206]

Wow...I learned so much from these videos. Thanks.

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

You are very welcome! Glad they helped

[@leshort3451]

Girl I didn't know much about succulents when I watched this video so I was like oh cool I wanna know how to take care of my succulents :) and then you straight up MASSACRED THEM HAHAHA ngl I wasn't expecting that

[@29aaronjones]

This was a very enjoyable and informative video. Thanks so much. It is so well made. The presenter is very good

[@teenageenaballerina8350]

Wow, I would never have thought the final result would look that good! You've given me useful tips for how to clean up my succulent arrangement. Now where are my scissors?...

[@lisavanryn4009]

Very helpful and easy to continue paying attention to!

[@anabeave4713]

This is great! thank you. I am new to these plants. I do wish at the end you would show the planter 6 months down the road so we could see the progress. Also, you didn't say when you would start watering it or how often.

[@una8567]

Great video, thank you so much! Now I know the term is "stretched out" not leggy for the aloe vera plant I am trying to salvage for a friend. And I know the reason for it, which makes complete sense given the place it was in.

[@jyusatsu]

Yesterday I just got my first succulent and cactus plants to be placed over my work desk. When I got home to place them, I was horrified that the leaves have torn and I have no idea how to fix it. Thank God I found this video and it helps me get an idea on how I can fix it. Thank you 😊

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

So glad it's helpful! :)

[@loryowens3028]

Watched this a while back and it help me dive and and not be afraid to chop down/rework arrangements.

[@PatternBreakerTarot]

Thanks for this video! I am new to desert landscaping/gardening and I loved watching! ❤️

[@virginial6082]

Very helpful vid! I feel braver about snipping off florets or the main 'head' of the plant if needed. Good to hear they will sprout again.

[@yuniyonson]

I really liked this lady.......AND she does make a lot of sense, without a schreechy voice.

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Thank you :)

[@andyandjenniemoffat1932]

Thank you!!! I had no idea what to do with all my little succulent plants! This helped immensely! 😊

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

We're so glad you found it helpful!

[@RooeyG]

Just what I need to know about my leggy little friends! I need to be brave and just cut! So what I am wondering about is- how long should you wait after planting the little cuttings before watering?

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

You can do it! It's scary at first, but it will be so much better! Wait for a day or two after cutting to replant and water - you want the end to callous over first.

[@angief6596]

Thanks Cassidy! This video helped me realize that my succulents weren't getting enough sunlight. Now, they are in a sunnier spot in my kitchen, and they are thriving! Your emails and this channel have helped me so much on my succulent journey.

[@Bosonator2]

That was very complete & useful information! Thx!

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kellyy4525]

That rocked! I'm so much less intimidated now and think I can fix my crazy looking stretch out succulents AND I'm going to go find your propagation vidoes next! Thanks.

[@kmeridithsawyer]

Thanks for this video. You're giving me courage to manage my overgrown succulent pots.

[@WsFood]

Hi friend~ I like succulent plants.

[@christinafritcher3580]

I learned so much from this video I have beheaded some of my plants because they stretched. This video was very helpful!

[@TmarkN]

This was very helpful. I just bought my first succulents the other day. Now I know what to expect.

[@Angelchakra]

That was really helpful, thank you! Now I don’t feel so nervous about cutting off the rosette on my succulent 😊 it’s gone very tall! I already got a few babies from a couple of leaves that fell off too, Kate

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

So glad it gave you confidence! It's always scary the first time, but then when you see it's not going to harm your plant, it's much easier to do the next time.

[@itisikingofall]

Holy crap I’ve had a crassula for for THREE years. I had NO idea what it was until I watched this video😩🙏🏼

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

We're glad the video helped you identify it!

[@sarahrisdahl5006]

Very helpful video as I need to take care of some stretched plants

[@avrilcaulfield7627]

Very presentable video with soft music. Very confident gardner.

[@homburgler]

This makeover looks beautiful! I'm excited to redo some of my stretched out succulent arrangements.

[@liennz9526]

I'm a newbie,,, love your explanation, detail & clear ,,, thanks heaps!!!

[@colleenrenno4884]

My first lost succulent was due to beheading but I did save part of it by propagating the leaves and planting the bottom.

[@JohnBullPlinth]

Fab. Perfect. Thank you - you’ve just helped me over a lot of my fears.. now to get chopping!!

[@fallenemo29]

I have mine outdoors 24/7 with little to no shade but it doesn’t seem help, they always start stretching out. 😫

[@chefclementine]

I bought my very first echeveria plant, because I wanted some nice indoor plants. And, I've learned so much already! Thank you for this video. I had no idea you could just snip em. like. SNIP! You trimmed those with such confidence!!! :3 Thank you so much.

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

It can be scary at first, but you can do it! :)

[@xmo552]

@@Succulentsandsunshine When you pop them back in..... is any care needed? Does it need watering or just stick it in soil and forget about it?

[@alisonjetmar7437]

That was fun. You really do that well. I am mesmerized.

[@kristiehutchison8928]

Beautiful repair of this cute planter

[@bloomingsmoke64]

I didn’t even know this was a thing! I’m so glad I do now! It answered so many of my questions

[@suemar63]

Very helpful and comes at a really good time for me. End of winter and it's time to clean up my pots . Thank you for such a clear explanation of how to do this

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

You're welcome! So glad you found it helpful!

[@lastoeck]

Great video, thank you! I noticed the top dressing appeared almost a bit hard. How do you insure water is getting into the center of the container to sustain the plants?

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

The water will soak through the top dressing 😊 Learn more here: succulentsandsunshine.com/yt-topdressing

[@sophiesmom1074]

Excellent demo. Thank you!

[@ninavorobeva4927]

Oh I loved the video, you just stick them back in! How easy! Cool thank you!!!!

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@susanramsay8126]

If the soil is DRY you just stick them back in. They will lay on a tray of soil for several days and roots should show up. You do not water immediately after popping them into soil. Click on the replies ______from Succulents and Sunshine for where to go for help.

[@perrymomof2]

Just did this to all my daughters pots of succulents, amazing how much better they look

[@asiantrailmixx]

I’m scared to introduce spiny cacti in my collection because they hurt but it’s so cute in this arrangement. I just might! Thanks for the tips

[@hmh3808]

Lol

[@maryannserafini5955]

I have not seen this succulent. Another great informative video. Thanks!

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Great video!! I love all the varieties of succulents you grow🌸

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Thank you!

[@Sroman0123]

Very good advice.

[@pamysabel]

Your voice is so calming.

[@elimidd6626]

I'm repotting my succulents this year, this is a huge help

[@vidyadewcraft]

Lovely video. Could also add clips where how they look once they grow better. Thanks

[@timeenuf4200]

You're amazing and so clear in your instruction. Thank you.

[@nickmcrae2151]

Your videos are great - informative with enough detail but also to the point and don't drag on. You refer to your 'propogation tray' a couple of times, could you do a video on said tray, and what you use, how you do it, etc.?

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Cassidy has a blog post with photos of the trays she uses for her propagating tray and station. Check it out: www.succulentsandsunshine.com/succulent-leaf-propagation-week-to-week/

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

And the link to get the plug trays is: amzn.to/2LoMTJg

[@hawaiinrainbow]

Thanks! Liked the video, and definitely learned a lot. Good teachers make a big difference!

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Thank you! :)

[@jeweldusome1782]

did you ever post an update for how this all grew back?

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

we haven't, thank you for the suggestion!

[@amber2420]

This video is great! Just getting into succulents and you explained everything really clearly :) Also I really like your attitude, you're very calming (and non-judgemental, haha) which makes the video really pleasant. Just subscribed!

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jodidavis6595]

Excellent teaching. Very knowledgeable. I didn't realize you didn't have to bury the bottom (root) down into the soil. Apparently you can just place it on top with a little push or snuggle. 👍🏽

[@RhondaJay2001]

I agree. It was new information watching her immediately replant her cuttings without waiting for calluses. I love instant gratification!

[@thekatt...]

These are the best videos on succulents that I've come across. I'm trying to keep one topsy-turvy alive. I've learned a lot here. Thank you. 💕🇨🇦

[@RhondaJay2001]

I agree. You're completely engaging, and I didn't feel the need to increase playback speed as I normally would! Many thanks.

[@BeautyByShamae]

Thank you for this video! My succulents did a lot of stretching this winter. I'm going to repot them all and find the perfect window for them. I normally put them outside for the spring and summer, but I'm afraid the deer will eat them.

[@melaniefromm1909]

I have so many stretched out succulents! Need to do some pruning and re-planting with this method.

[@t84t748748t6]

when i was kid i used to collect diferent kinds of succulents but the greenhouse i had was badly made and i had these problems

[@melissale8315]

Thank you for this informative video. It was really helpful and I feel a little more equipped to handle my blooming Sempervivum succulent

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

So glad to hear the information was helpful :)

[@leamarye923]

that’s so cute that the succulents literally lean towards sunlight like awww

[@RockyLuvsJonghyun]

Lea Marye all plants do. I have pathos and they’ll kinda turn to my window. So I have to constantly rotate to keep full. Or my palm that droops when it’s sad and needs a bit more care.

[@teresadavis9283]

I am curious about watering these arrangements. The soil and top-dressing is so full that many of the cuttings are above the edge of the pot! How do you water without spilling water all over your table or counter? They are lovely this way, but I already lost one pre-made arrangement because I couldn't get any water down into the soil.

[@mickwinters8484]

Nice one, thank you:)

[@loganmccloud110]

I've been searching KZbin/internet for a video just like this... It is the BEST one out there! Thank you so much for all of the information :) This helps me sooooo much!!

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

So glad it helped you! :)

[@RhondaJay2001]

Yes, I agree. I subscribed and you are my GO TO Suculassie!

[@LauraGriffs]

Wow , that's two years of growth? Mine would be trailing out down the pot by then! Ha My crass grows like crazy, I can barely keep up. I ended up making a pot where I just let them reach and every so often cut babies off and put them in the pot. Like a vine. It has a spot where it lives and I don't dare move it because it would fall appart but it looks cool. Lol

[@happymood2278]

It turned out lovely. Thank you for all the info.