Succulents are one of the most beloved houseplants in hectic modern lives. They are really beautiful to look at and quite simple to maintain. Succulents are incredibly hardy and low maintenance, but they intrigue and visual appeal to any interior design with their fascinating range of forms, sizes, colours, and textures.
The fact that succulents are easily replicated from leaves, stems, or offsets is one of their most amazing features. It's amazing to propagate succulents and see how tiny seedlings emerge from a chunk of thick, hefty succulent leaves. However, few people know that some succulents may also be produced from seeds, just like other plants.
Since the dawn of human civilization, people have been planting seeds, and growing succulents from seeds is essentially the same as growing most other plants. Although it takes a long time and has a lower success rate than propagation, many people who enjoy succulents are eager for the challenge because it is also incredibly rewarding.
The birth of new life from tiny seed dots always has a certain enchantment about it. Growing seedlings into healthy plants is a priceless experience! Continue reading if you're ready to attempt this strategy and improve your gardening skills.
How To Plant Succulent Seeds?
Succulent seeds are so small, you should complete this stage in a protected spot where the wind won't carry them away. Read more:
- To help the seeds cling to the soil, moisturise the soil's surface.
- Give the seeds space as you gently distribute them around the soil mixture's surface. The spacing between is determined by the type of succulent you are growing. When deciding how far apart to space them, keep in mind their adult size.
- Gently sprinkle them around with a toothpick. Place one or two seeds in each of the separate cells on the tray. Avoid using soil to cover the seeds.
- Use plastic wrap or a clear lid to cover your tray or trays.
- Place the trays in a well-lit area that is shielded from the sun.
- Maintain a temperature of roughly 20°C.
- Don't overwater the soil; just enough moisture will keep your seeds from drowning. To keep the air flowing, open the lid twice a day.
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Repotting Growing Succulents
Generally speaking, when your young cacti or succulents are large enough to be handled and moved securely, it's time to take them out of the planting tray. But take your time with this process: Relocating them before they're ready is preferable to keeping them in a more restricted space for a little while longer than is necessary. It's usually time to replant after around six months.
- Succulents are generally easy to transplant because of their relatively tight root balls. Till the plant comes free, carefully loosen the soil surrounding its base and raise it without pulling on its roots. To remove any dead roots and old dirt, use your fingers.
- To give your plants more room to grow, make sure the new pot is bigger than the previous one.
- After adding some loose pebbles or rocks to the bottom to aid in drainage, combine fresh soil that is suitable for the sort of succulent you have. (Never use old soil.)
- After adding enough soil mixture to the new pot halfway full, place the plant inside and add more to cover the roots.
- To stabilise the base, carefully press the earth down around it. Give your plant a few days to acclimatise to the new soil before watering it.
- More Tips On How To Grow Succulents
- Keep the temperature steady between 20 and 25 degrees C, away from strong winds, abrupt shifts in humidity, or excessive heat or cold.
- If there isn't enough natural light in your house, use a grow light.
- If there is a thin coating of mould on the tray's topsoil because of high humidity, don't worry. If necessary, replace the topsoil.
- Be patient if, after a few weeks, your seeds haven't germinated. Several more weeks can pass before you see sprouts. It is OK for certain seeds to not sprout. You can always try again if germination fails; it's all part of the seed-planting experience.
Furthermore, succulent seeds are very particular about their development environment. Be ready to provide them with the ongoing care they need before you start developing. Continue your exploration!