Tips on Watering Succulent Plants in the Winter

[@falzonp1]

Thanks for the information in this video Lyn! We normally keep our plants outside in the garden so when it rains they will get water but otherwise we don't water! It is always good to know! Have a wonderful evening Lyn and Hans! Sending you lots of love!

[@desertplantsofavalon]

So happy you enjoyed the information on watering Succulents in Winter Sylvia :-D its always a dilemma when watering when the plants are resting in the Winter time, thanks so much Sylvia for your wonderful comment and support and for watching, and Hans and I are sending you lots of love and happiness and PLANT POWER to Malta for a brilliant afternoon XXXXX

[@AnimalsAndReports]

I think a winter watering regiment depends on geographical location. I water all my cacti and succulents year-round and they are doing fine. Of course, I let soil dry between waterings. I'm from southern California. 🐼

[@mardel3]

I have aloe plants and I wondered how often to water and this video with your amazing tips are definitely helpful. Thanks love

[@ryecatcher1670]

Hi there Lyn 😊 I knew you'd have the answer 😉 Great video...Jeez your polly tunnel looks almost empty to how it looks now! My 'lounge tunnel' is maintaining a 60/5 temp and humidity. The dehumidifier runs if any higher. Sending yourself and Mr Hans all the best for the weekend ♥

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thats fantastic your dehumidifier is working its magic in your 'lounge tunnel' they are so good to use, so happy you enjoyed the watering video and thanks so much for your wonderful comment and support and for watching, sending you lots of love and happiness and PLANT POWER for a wonderful Friday and weekend ahead XXXX

[@johnwakamatsu3391]

I like the way your water your plants because of the very high humidity and cool temperatures. I have cut back on watering cactus and succulents during the winter time except for winter growing plants. I also live in Southern California near the ocean and have morning dew on the plants. I monitor the plants and determine if they need water.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

It sounds like you have a fantastic routine with your watering John :-D thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you tons of love and heaps of happiness and PLANT POWER from Ireland to Southern California for a brilliant Happy Holidays XXXXX

[@kristalynn7877]

Thanks Lyn! This was helpful as most of your vlogs are ♥️

[@desertplantsofavalon]

So happy that this Vlog was helpful to you Krista Lynn

[@Olgasgreenland]

Very interesting video. As you know i have my plants outdoors althought i noticed that this winter they don't need water as they wanted the past year. I think maybe of the mild tempertures and the high moisture. Because it rains often here. Thanks for sharing Lyn.

[@shizdank]

Great information! I notice my euphorbia like a bit of a drink when its chilly outside.

[@elvamajors3497]

Just the advise I needed. Thanks !

[@GrowWithGeorge]

Hi Lyn :) In my case I have not watered my cacti since October. Although now in December is 20 degrees my the house, I know they need the lower temperature during the winter but I have no choice. P.S your Christmas cactus flowers are very beautiful, and thank you for info, another great video.

[@DemonBlack14]

Fantastic video, so interesting!!

[@eddie9903]

Thank you your video has been very helpful.

[@gazepskotzs4]

Lol! You need to say "Plant Power" more often! Hahaha! Good video guys , i know that loads of people aren t sure how to water succulents during wintertime! Have awesome evening guys!

[@bevyking4748]

Hi and thanks for sharing all you do with us. I tried your paintbrush technique when 2 of my christmas cactus bloomed at the same time...they had a date! Lol. There are 3 seed pods! Yippie! How long do they grow, and how will i know when to do something with them? Your plants look so good!

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thats fantastic news Bevy :-D well done on your pollination and its going to be so special to grow these beauties from seeds :-D it can take up to a year for them to fully ripen but usually it takes about 6-9 months or sometimes sooner, but here are a couple of videos I have made on how to know when to harvest the seeds and to know when the seed pods are ready : kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKPZlKmCo79pmtk and also kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKi9mp2Frrmmp6s&list=PLS9jVPyxBiff8ncRkPZj0-Feenq4BwxnE&index=10 thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending lots of love and happiness and PLANT POWER from Ireland for a brilliant day XXXX

[@redredwine1277]

Very helpful, Thanks for info 🌸🌼🌺

[@desertplantsofavalon]

thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you an abundance of love and happiness and PLANT POWER from across the Emerald Isle for a sunny Sunday today XXXX

[@carolinemumzie3199]

Lovely glad I’ve seen this also where do you keep your string of pearls in winter I’m in London so weather is near enough the same as where you are ❤️

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Caroline :-D I bring my String of Pearls into the house for the Winter as I only keep my Polytunnel at 4-7c and these plants prefer a bit warmer to overwinter, I keep it in a spare room where I overwinter a lot of my Cacti and Succulents that still grow over winter or need to be kept warmer, I keep it near a window and water it once a month through the Winter to prevent the pearls from drying up, thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you tons of love and happiness and heaps of PLANT POWER from the Emerald Isle to London and have a sunny Sunday today XXXXX

[@bigal307]

Hello Lynn, it okay to re-pot cactus the whole year round? If not when is the best and safest time to re-pot? Thank You.

[@GRA.L1981]

Hi Lyn, hopefully you are good.... i have just taken my three month old baby lophophora williamsii out of their sealed bags they are going sideways!! they dont look great, we have got a propagator.... should i keep them in the propagator over winter or just leave them (in a south facing conservatory)? they all have green moss/ algae on the soil, not sure what to do

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there

[@GRA.L1981]

@@desertplantsofavalon you are the best Lyn thankyou so, so much for all the advice, they are going into a prime spot in the conservatory. thankyou again, blessings to you, Hans and all of your crazy cactus's!! all the best, Gra&Lawxxxx

[@desertplantsofavalon]

@@GRA.L1981 XXXXXXX

[@lordalepore]

so I bought some succulents and cactuses and I couldn't wait until the winter is over and I repoted them all and I put them in one pot and made an indoor cactus garden but the gardener told me to wait for at least 20 days in order for them to get used to the environment and then report them otherwise they may die but it just couldn't wait and I did report them right after I got home. now I haven't watered them and i put them in the spot of the house which gets a little morning sunshine I'm just really worried about what if they die cause every one says you shouldn't repot cactus and succulents during winter, I really don't know what to do, should I do anything or I'm just worried too much and nothing is going to happen to them?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Lora

[@julieden1820]

Hi honey. Wonder if you can help. I have a Pachyphytum oviferum which I put in the greenhouse. When I checked at the weekend it’s leaves had started to drop. I looked closer and the stem was rotten on one side near the soil. I’ve taken drastic action and cut the stem above the rot and replanted. 1. Do you think it will reroot? 2. How can I get rid of the condensation in my little 4 shelve greenhouse? I’m assuming it was damp. Thanks in advance. Julie

[@ledeniroliveiraplantaseart3302]

Simplesmente lindas

[@desertplantsofavalon]

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[@linthoisanayumnam4376]

Hmm... Well the growing season lasts all year round here. So I water them regularly in winter. In fact, I need to water them 4 times as much in winter as winters here are very dry and the soil doesn't stay moist for long.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

You are so lucky with the nice dry Winters, here in Ireland and UK its very very wet in Winter, yes you are definitely best to keep watering in your climate, thanks so much for watching and sending you an abundance of love and happiness and PLANT POWER from across the Emerald Isle for a marvellous Monday XXXX

[@rubyc.4311]

Do you get enough light in your greenhouse?

[@Faith_Chi]

Lyn and Hans you have some lovely succulents (I don't know all the names yet!). I've recently discovered Opuntias...I've one like polka-dots and no spikes. Happy 2018 :) Faith xo

[@desertplantsofavalon]

thanks so much Faith Chi for your wonderful comments and for all your support in 2017 and for watching and Hans and I are sending an abundance of love and happiness from right across the Emerald Isle for a wonderful 2018 ahead XXXX

[@chrisislei-coyle1736]

Hi Lyn, have you any Conophytum plants? I'm a bit lost when it come to watering Conophytums :-(

[@desertplantsofavalon]

thanks so much Chris for your wonderful comments :-D I haven't got any Chlorophytums, but I can imagine ho difficult it must be with the watering with them, I still find the Lithops confusing with their watering :-D thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching Chris and sending tons of love and happiness and PLANT POWER from Belfast to Limerick for a wonderful day XXXX

[@terrythornton1549]

I have a few Chris and I just water from end of June to mid October. I've had some of them for over 15 years so it seems to be working. Regards, Terry

[@chrisislei-coyle1736]

Terry Thornton Thanks! I only have two that I got this year and I really find watering them very confusing! :-)

[@terrythornton1549]

It can be hard to believe that a little green blob can survive nine months without water if they do and they multiply. One of my older ones has about fifty years now from only a couple when I bought it. Regards and happy Christmas.

[@terrythornton1549]

"If they do" should have been "but they do". Hate auto correct.😁

[@kamlasenkasvell5469]

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[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thanks so much Kamlasen for your wonderful love and support and for watching and wishing you a fantastic plant powered day and weekend XXXX

[@kamlasenkasvell5469]

@@desertplantsofavalon NO LYN , I must thank you for teaching us so much and sharing all that spikey ete candy 😀

[@desertplantsofavalon]

@@kamlasenkasvell5469 Awwwww haha XXXX 🥰🌵😃😃😃

[@pandorasantos1984]

Some of my cacti are going a bit soft , as in dry 😕 Can they dehydrate in the winter ? They are outside , should I water them more often ? Or should I put them in water and hydrate them for a while ?

[@pandorasantos1984]

AFei Lee I'm in Portugal , at night its between 3 to -3 Celsius ! By day like 12