Sheryl, You hit the problem exactly,there wasn't hardly any soil left except what was hard as a brick around the roots,the plants (4) that i was having this problem with were not soaking up any water.I went against popular advice & wet the soil good then put the succulents that were looking very sad or that i couldn't keep in their pots and yes i potted them together in a shallow plastic pot.I simply took the plant's soil & all from their pot's & placed them in a better environment (i like to think). I won't be watering these plants again for about 3-4 weeks.I usually water my succulents about every 2 weeks,because the soil wasn't soaking up any water these plants probably had not gotten any water in so long i watered them well.I planted them in a very well draining soil that was only slightly damp,this soil probably will soak up some water from the soil that is around the plants i potted.I potted only tender succulents in this pot so it won't be disturbed,these plants are in their home for the summer.
Someone said they kept their plants under lights in winter,may i ask what kind of lights & how strong are they.This is the first time for me & i tried to research it but everyone has different opinions on gro lights.CFL lights,T-5,T-8,T-12,temp. in kelvin how high should you use & how close to the lights should the succulents be placed.
I appreciate the information,it really help's to know what other people have found works for them!!!
