Are your succulents becoming thin and slow-growing, and droopy in winter? Here are some tips to let them flourish.
Just imagine trailing succulents like Burro’s tail, string of bananas, fishbone cactus, trailing jade, string of pearls, and string of dolphins—they will look beautiful as they grow and fill the whole pot. Read the article to grab some important information.
Seasonal Hacks to keep the Trailing Succulents full all winter
With a few easy seasonal hacks, you can keep your droopy succulents healthy and bushy even during the cold months.
1. More Light Exposure
Succulents need bright sunlight in winter, as days are shorter and sunlight is weaker. Trailing succulents need bright light to stay full. Keep your plant near a bright window (east or south-facing is best). Rotate the pot once a week so all sides get equal light.
If the sunlight is low, keep them under a grow light for a few hours. Less light makes the stems stretch and leaves fall off, making plants look thin.
2. Water Less
The best hack is almost to stop watering. Succulents go dormant or semi-dormant in winter, so they need less water. The winter watering rule is water only when the soil is completely bone dry. When you water it, allow it to drain completely, and for hanging baskets, bottom-watering in a bucket until the plant rehydrates works well.
Never let your plant sit in water. Too much water causes root rot, which weakens plants and makes them leafless.
3. Prune Strategically
You may find it strange, but pruning your plant will help it flourish. Trim off the dead or yellow leaves to help the plant conserve energy and prevent disease. If the plant gets bare on top, prune the trailing ends — this will encourage branching and a fuller appearance. Use the cuttings to grow new plants.
4. Save It From Cold Air
Trailing succulents don’t like cold winds on their beautiful “hair.” Move your beauties away from open windows. For those hanging in your garden, shift them indoors before the first frost. They can tolerate temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Cold stress will result in stunted growth and leaf drop.
5. Avoid Fertilizer in Winter
Winter is the hibernation time for succulents! Fertilizer in winter can damage the roots and cause weak growth. Do not fertilize succulents during the dormant winter months, as this will lead to soft, unhealthy growth. Feed them fertilizer again in spring.
6. Hanging Hack
Trailing succulents grow best when they can hang freely. Just like you love your long hair untangled, ensure that the vines are not crushed or tangled. Hang the basket or pots with succulents near a bright light, and they will grow full and even.
The flourishing succulents make your entry look like a paradise. Tell us in the comments how these tips helped your succulents grow even and complete.
