I posted this here first: The thread "Troubleshooting for potted semps" in Sempervivum forum And now I'm wondering if I should have started a new thread. So I did.

I'm hoping Kakapo does not mind me putting a question in this thread. It is a pretty basic question that I am just not sure about. And I have a pot that I just put some offsets into from my main trough. They are in very slightly moist potting mix.

When transplanting Semps, should I treat them like a cactus? That is, take out of the pot. Let the plant dry out for 3 or more days out of the sun. Pot into dry soil and wait about 5 days before watering and then slowly hardening them off to the normal sun exposure of an established plant.

Or, do I treat them like any other plant? That is, take out of the old pot. Transplant right away. Water the roots in. Shade for a bit to allow the roots to recover from the shock of transplanting.

Hi Jerry,
Your second choice would be correct, except if they have been in full sun I would give the new transplants morning sun instead of shade, for a bit.

Jerrytheplater said:
Or, do I treat them like any other plant? That is, take out of the old pot. Transplant right away. Water the roots in. Shade for a bit to allow the roots to recover from the shock of transplanting.

I'm looking forward to seeing photos of your new transplants.