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Jan 6, 2017 11:40 AM CST
Name: tarev
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You can repot, so you can also see condition of roots, and the base of the plant if it is going mushy and if the soil is too wet, so you can help improve drainage. It would help if you can find cactus mix and add more pumice or perlite, to ensure good drainage and using containers with drain holes. I have found using a top dressing of chicken grit (make sure it is crushed granite) quite good.

Succulents grow with a shallow root system, so use wider and low containers, rather than too deep and big.

I am also monitoring my succulents outdoors, some are active winter growers, but they also hate way too much rain.

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