Mini succulents can stay in small pots anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, or even years. Simply take it out of the pot and repot in a larger container. If you don’t feel like repotting the entire plant, you can trim the plant to keep it small and take little pieces to propagate and grow elsewhere.

Most succulents bloom in spring and summer, but others (like aloes and crassulas) flower in midwinter. So here’s the secret: Succulents (most plants for that matter) need light in order to flower. Sun is essential to photosynthesis, which creates energy and fuels new growth.

Some succulents don’t live long but grow offsets to replace themselves. A great example is Chicks and Hens. The main plant only lives around 3-4 years but sends out lots of offsets during its life….What’s The Average Succulent Lifespan?

This doesn’t always mean that your succulent is dying, or that you’re doing anything wrong. As your plant grows, it creates new leaves, while the older ones die. All plants die eventually. Succulents are slow-growing and seem to live forever.

An overwatered plant will have mushy leaves that feel soft and squishy. The color of the leaves would appear lighter than a healthy plant, or turn translucent in color. The plant will have an overall wilted, dry appearance. A healthy succulent plant should have plump, firm leaves that are not mushy or dehydrated.

Since watering is the usual cause for their decay, you should determine if the plant has been over or under watered. If the stem is mushy or rotting, it’s probably overwatered. If the leaves are puckered, the plant needs more water. Don’t worry if there are dry, dying leaves at the base.

How to Care for Succulents (And Not Kill Them): 9 Plant-Care Tips

1. Make Sure Your Succulents Get Enough Light.
2. Rotate Succulents Frequently.
3. Water According to the Season.
4. Water the Soil Directly.
5. Keep Succulents Clean.
6. Choose a Container with Drainage.
7. Plant Succulents in the Right Soil.
8. Get Rid of Bugs.

During the cold winter months, many gardeners believe their cacti plants only need a little amount of water- almost none at all. During the low-light winter months, cacti should be watered only enough to prevent withering and shrinking. When watering your cactus, make sure you do it thoroughly.

Signs of Overwatering

1. Wilting: Your plant may become visibly droopy and sad looking.
2. Edema: Blisters and bumps that leave permanent scars on the surface of your plant start forming.
3. Squishy stems and spines.
4. Yellowing: The color of your cactus starts turning from green to yellow.