overwatering and Cactus-And-Succulent
Quick answer
If overwatering is what's going on with your Cactus-And-Succulent, the most likely cause is: Overwatering kills more cacti and succulents than any other single cause, and growers often do not notice the damage until the plant collapses because the surplus water is coming from a neighbor’s drip line or a perched water table beneath the pot. Genera that rest in summer, including many Echeveria, Crassula, and Aeonium cultivars, are especially vulnerable to rot when kept wet during dormancy.
Start here:
- 1. Stop watering and let the soil dry completely before the next drink; for summer-dormant genera keep them in a well-ventilated, bright spot and do not water at all during the resting period.
- 2. Move the cactus out of any drip-irrigation zone serving nearby perennials, and lift pots under cover during prolonged winter rain to keep cold soggy soil away from the roots.
Why overwatering happens to Cactus-And-Succulent
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Overwatering kills more cacti and succulents than any other single cause, and growers often do not notice the damage until the plant collapses because the surplus water is coming from a neighbor’s drip line or a perched water table beneath the pot. Genera that rest in summer, including many Echeveria, Crassula, and Aeonium cultivars, are especially vulnerable to rot when kept wet during dormancy.
How to correct overwatering on Cactus-And-Succulent
- 1
Stop watering and let the soil dry completely before the next drink; for summer-dormant genera keep them in a well-ventilated, bright spot and do not water at all during the resting period.
- 2
Move the cactus out of any drip-irrigation zone serving nearby perennials, and lift pots under cover during prolonged winter rain to keep cold soggy soil away from the roots.
- 3
Test drainage by digging a small hole and filling it with water; if it does not drain within thirty minutes, amend the soil with pumice or sharp sand or build a raised mound before replanting.
Keep overwatering from repeating on this Cactus-And-Succulent
Water only during the frost-free portion of the year, taper off by mid-August in cold-winter climates and by mid-October in the warm Southwest, and never water during the rainy season.