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How do I fix my leggy succulents?

VIDEOClick to see full answer. Considering this, can you cut the top off a succulent and replant it? There is a way to get back to a tight, compact garden again. Start by cutting off the top of the succulent using sharp scissors (I love, love, love this pair! Once the end of the cutting has calloused over (dried out completely and looks “scabbed”) you can plant it in soil and begin watering it.Furthermore, how do you repot a leggy succulent? What to Do with Leggy Succulents Remove leaves. Let leaves dry. Repot the stem. Get ready to grow. Spray soil until it’s moist, without being drenched. Wait. Replant. Lastly, be sure to check the roots every six months to see if you need to move your plants to a bigger pot. Simply so, why is my succulent growing a long stem? Kalanchoes tend to grow long stems and as do many other fleshy succulents. Once a succulent stem gets bare the leaves won’t grow back on it. You need to cut it back and propagate by stem cuttings or have it rejuvenate from the base (the piece of stem & roots still in the soil).Can I cut a succulent that is too tall?If the cutting is very tall – more than 5 inches (1.27 cm.) – you can cut it again into a more manageable size. Let each cut end dry out before planting. With succulents you rarely need a rooting hormone, but it might help roots establish more quickly.

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Update: 2024-08-16