Stretched Out Succulents: The cause and fix

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6 жыл бұрын

Have you noticed your succulents starting to grow tall and stretch out a bit? It happens to the best of us. Follow along as I show you what causes stretching and how you can fix it. Be sure to watch to the end for my tips on how to prevent stretching in the future!
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Pull out any dead plants, and remove any dead leaves.
Be sure to keep a few leaves from the base of the plants! New rosettes will grow there.
After you've pruned your succulent back, you can fill in any gaps with cuttings you took, or others you have on hand. Be sure to let the cuttings dry out and callous over for a few days before placing them in the arrangement.
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Succulents need to be acclimated to a new environment gradually. Move your succulents into an area that is getting more light if it was stretched out, but be sure it doesn't burn.
You can now water your refreshed arrangement like you would any other arrangement!
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@ramtilaakchintu8863 4 жыл бұрын

She's been growing those plants with insufficient sunlight for the past 2 years to make this video. THAT is commitment!

@v1743962002 4 жыл бұрын

or just live in Seattle, it's not that hard to do that here.

@NurSpaDMV 4 жыл бұрын

😂

@2Namia 4 жыл бұрын

@@v1743962002 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@cjsun7871 3 жыл бұрын

Yaknow.. I thought of the same thing but then I thought about maybe she asked someone for this arrangement to fix it for a video?

@_dboy_ 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Appreciate the tips. Need to tend to my plants very soon, and will be trying some top dressing finally as well. Thank you!

@6ruja 4 жыл бұрын

im new to growing plants in general and when she went straight in w the scissors i gasped

@Succulentsandsunshine 4 жыл бұрын

That happens a lot :) Most people don't realize how well succulents do with pruning. It's a little scary the first time, but so much fun after that!

@melodycornish4451 4 жыл бұрын

@@Succulentsandsunshine I have been trying to figure out how to fix my succulents for months and I am also terrified of cutting them but I'm so excited to try it and to put my plants in a more well-lit window!

@lucindabooth809 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, me too! She's so ROUGH with them - I've been treating my plants like fussy, colicky babies - shhhhhhh, QUIET!!! lol

@noodleluvmay5744 4 жыл бұрын

@@lucindabooth809 Same here! Just new to succulents, been super extra gentle with the little leaves lol

@abeer8733 4 жыл бұрын

@@Succulentsandsunshine is there a chance of the cutting not taking root? I have one and super scared to cut it!

@jasminkuykendall4211 4 жыл бұрын

DUDE this channel is about to save, and give birth to so many plants

@cjsun7871 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously!!! I'm so confident now

@Thankmel8r 3 жыл бұрын

“Succulents need to be outdoors in full sunlight” * *sad UK sounds* *

@sweetreat30 3 жыл бұрын

Unless you live in central Arizona

@vegasenvy1448 3 жыл бұрын

sweetreat30 or Vegas 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@Succulentsandsunshine 3 жыл бұрын

They can be grown indoors 😊 You'll just find that almost always you'll need a grow light to prevent stretching. You can see my indoor setup here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kJyXhKmEy57FqGw.html

@azizaaman4290 3 жыл бұрын

lol i live in Washington State (AKA seattle) and we only get Sun in Summer and its currently fall :(

@stephanierosie691 4 жыл бұрын

can you please post what happens to this arrangement after a while? just wondering how the cut succulent grow, thanks

@Bestarstruck 5 жыл бұрын

The one thing you didn't touch on that I'd highly recommend is a soil change before replanting everything back into the pot. Especially since you said this arrangement was a few years old, more than likely the plants have used up most of the available nutrients at the surface, and anything down under has a high likelihood of mildew and bacteria growth. That lower level soil does not get much oxygen through root development or sunlight, and since most folks tend to overwater succulents, its definitely going to be true in most of these decorative ceramics that don't have drainage either. Just something to consider for newer gardeners :)

@Succulentsandsunshine 5 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

@pcking2008 4 жыл бұрын

Just cruising thru and found your video, I learned a lot, no blah, blah, blah, nice background music. Clear and to the point. I appreciate your video, knowledge and editing skills. New sub now. Thank you, Angel, from The Bay

@Succulentsandsunshine 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Angel! I'm glad you enjoyed the information!

@inominos Жыл бұрын

Oh, that's why my succulents stretch, soooo helpful and I really enjoyed watching the video. Thank you!!!

@nailaahmadUK 3 жыл бұрын

I love her videos!!!! Simple, straight to the point and we'll explained!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

@Succulentsandsunshine 3 жыл бұрын

So glad they have been helpful for you :)

@maxinemann2490 2 жыл бұрын

My love of succulents started just a few months ago when I went crazy buying and now have a plant stand with grow lights to handle all the arrangements! lol One of the first ones I bought was a watch chain. When I got it home and was replanting it, I noticed it was tied up with a rubber band. I removed the band and the whole thing fell apart! Well, that was a surprise. I planted it with a variety of other plants in a pot that looks like a head and the watch chain just gives it that crazy hair day feel...I love it.

@gwendolyncarter5668 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a green thumb but new to succulents. I about had a heart attack when you whacked those plants off. I thought they looked amazing to begin with, but the arrangement really did look more beautiful at the end!Thanks for the useful info! New Sub!

@dilleydoll1001 4 жыл бұрын

What a coincidence to find your channel this evening!! I’m visiting my daughter and saw that her aloe vera plant was huge and leggy and in a VERY tiny pot. I went out and bought a bigger pot and proper potting soil for succulents but had no idea what to do about the leggyness. Now I know and I can even take a clipping for myself!! I can’t wait for tomorrow!! Thanks for such easy to follow instructions! I’m subscribing for sure!

@foodiebeauty6738 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Just a reminder for those of us in the southern hemisphere, you want a north or NE facing window, not south.

@LauraGriffs 5 жыл бұрын

My succulents love my north facing window!

@bookmouse770 5 жыл бұрын

I live in the Northern hem and have a North or West window to choose from...though call. maybe that's why my plants are sometimes unhappy.

@sophiesmom1074 3 жыл бұрын

upside-down world

@junglerescues8462 3 жыл бұрын

I was gonna say out in Alberta Canada they won't survive outside but a nice big north facing window our glass back door they thrive

@billysbigworld6166 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ajaroska132 5 жыл бұрын

when i lives in my apartment last year some of my succulents stretched so much! this video really helped me learn why they did this!

@trishk.7876 2 жыл бұрын

I thought my apartment got SO much sunlight, and was shocked when my new succulents started stretching less than a week after bringing them home. Moving them to a sunnier window, now I just need to get the gritty mix "soil" and some tools so I can implement your tips and techniques. It looks fun, but you're right: it is intimidating for a newbie!

@Succulentsandsunshine 2 жыл бұрын

You've got this. The hard part is just getting started 😅

@cherylhamel2018 3 жыл бұрын

Loved how you spruced up the older arrangement too!

@julesgarcia5854 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Looking forward to more of your videos.

@homburgler 5 жыл бұрын

This makeover looks beautiful! I'm excited to redo some of my stretched out succulent arrangements.

@XoXDownAndUnderXoX 6 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your blog/website and now your KZfaq channel!!! Thank you for sharing so much of your knowledge❤️

@pamysabel 5 жыл бұрын

Your voice is so calming.

@Mary_Kraensel 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much for this!! I'm new at caring for succulents and have had this issue with several of my small ones, but you gave me the confidence to attempt these techniques and make the arrangements beautiful.

@kristiehutchison8928 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful repair of this cute planter

@happymood2278 4 жыл бұрын

It turned out lovely. Thank you for all the info.

@lisavanryn4009 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and easy to continue paying attention to!

@maryannserafini5955 4 жыл бұрын

I have not seen this succulent. Another great informative video. Thanks!

@shinesbrighter 6 жыл бұрын

Such a great, informative video, thank you!!

@TmarkN 5 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. I just bought my first succulents the other day. Now I know what to expect.

@henryferkey4505 4 жыл бұрын

This is getting saved in my bookmarks, thank you!

@kmeridithsawyer 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. You're giving me courage to manage my overgrown succulent pots.

@elimidd6626 4 жыл бұрын

I'm repotting my succulents this year, this is a huge help

@justmejo9008 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your lovely video and expertise 🤗

@roopasharma6300 6 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Thanks for sharing your experience

@Char-ho1rs 4 жыл бұрын

Best succulent channel by far✨🌿💚thanks for easy listening information 👍

@teenageenaballerina8350 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, I would never have thought the final result would look that good! You've given me useful tips for how to clean up my succulent arrangement. Now where are my scissors?...

@alisonjetmar7437 2 жыл бұрын

That was fun. You really do that well. I am mesmerized.

@sophiesmom1074 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent demo. Thank you!

@kellyy4525 4 жыл бұрын

That rocked! I'm so much less intimidated now and think I can fix my crazy looking stretch out succulents AND I'm going to go find your propagation vidoes next! Thanks.

@dee9859 4 жыл бұрын

I am so happy to find you! This video was so helpful!

@joannecampbell539 5 жыл бұрын

Great information! You make it easy to learn.

@twincrks 3 жыл бұрын

I deal with stretching plants all the time, thanks for the tips.

@FishOutofWaterTarot 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! I am new to desert landscaping/gardening and I loved watching! ❤️

@AXNJXN1 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely one of THE best channels on Y/T! Congratulations. I’ve learned so much from these and I live in AZ!! For everyone that thinks ‘Succulents’ are easy to grow, I’ve learned watching this channel, it WAS me screwing up their basic requirements. 🤦🏼‍♂️ Challenge accepted! And now with this channel and your excellently edited speaking, videography and communication skills, I might actually have a chance here...!

@estle 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that ^^! Really helpful as I have an arrangement with lots of stretched out ones I wanted to fix, just always scared of cutting them back so much! This gives me hope though, so will try.

@JohnBullPlinth 3 жыл бұрын

Fab. Perfect. Thank you - you’ve just helped me over a lot of my fears.. now to get chopping!!

@sarahrisdahl5006 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video as I need to take care of some stretched plants

@leshort3451 3 жыл бұрын

Girl I didn't know much about succulents when I watched this video so I was like oh cool I wanna know how to take care of my succulents :) and then you straight up MASSACRED THEM HAHAHA ngl I wasn't expecting that

@tammynorthrup4967 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful tips. Well done!

@janetlauer6168 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and thanks for all the good advice!

@perrymomof2 5 жыл бұрын

Just did this to all my daughters pots of succulents, amazing how much better they look

@liennz9526 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a newbie,,, love your explanation, detail & clear ,,, thanks heaps!!!

@StaceyHerewegrowagain 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!! I love all the varieties of succulents you grow🌸

@Succulentsandsunshine 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@hawaiinrainbow 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Liked the video, and definitely learned a lot. Good teachers make a big difference!

@Succulentsandsunshine 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@RebeccaPalma 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Most of my succulents got stretched out this summer (they sat indoors a little too far from the window). Now I've got them under grow lights and will tackle cleanup in the spring.

@hannahtemples5099 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips! I have an echeveria that has stretched, so I'm going to do exactly what you suggested.

@minihoney13 4 жыл бұрын

Wow just stumbled upon you and soooo glad I did... This was great, clear concise delivery and no annoying music or gimmicks. You explain everything so succinctly. Thank you! Have subscribed.... New fan here x

@Succulentsandsunshine 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

@trichagraybill3041 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you this was a wonderful help!

@DrTopLiftDPT 5 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Had no idea what to do with the scraggly succs

@DebWHNP 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad to have found you! I love succulents but haven't known how to keep my arrangements looking nice. I am going to work on mine right now!!!

@Succulentsandsunshine 2 жыл бұрын

So glad the video was helpful!

@bloomingsmoke64 5 жыл бұрын

I didn’t even know this was a thing! I’m so glad I do now! It answered so many of my questions

@virginial6082 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful vid! I feel braver about snipping off florets or the main 'head' of the plant if needed. Good to hear they will sprout again.

@fificorina 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you for sharing!

@santonisparks 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Good tools. Also helped me with my watch crassula issues. Thanks.

@Sroman0123 5 жыл бұрын

Very good advice.

@angief6596 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cassidy! This video helped me realize that my succulents weren't getting enough sunlight. Now, they are in a sunnier spot in my kitchen, and they are thriving! Your emails and this channel have helped me so much on my succulent journey.

@outsideaglass 5 жыл бұрын

This video was super helpful for the random reason that I learned the names of my (stretched out) succulents! It's been hard to find the names because my succulents look, well, not healthy, so finding their names is hard because all the pictures in images have been of healthy plants. Thanks! Also I would love to see what it looks like a bit later.

@29aaronjones 4 жыл бұрын

This was a very enjoyable and informative video. Thanks so much. It is so well made. The presenter is very good

@susanyasuhara5413 4 жыл бұрын

I'm new to succulents. This was very informative. Now I understand why parts of mine are dying

@thekatt... 5 жыл бұрын

These are the best videos on succulents that I've come across. I'm trying to keep one topsy-turvy alive. I've learned a lot here. Thank you. 💕🇨🇦

@RhondaJay2001 Жыл бұрын

I agree. You're completely engaging, and I didn't feel the need to increase playback speed as I normally would! Many thanks.

@cherylhamel2018 3 жыл бұрын

Stretched out succulents because of not enough sunlight - I probably would have guessed the opposite! Thanks.

@sherylp.7912 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thank you!

@meganmilroy7571 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos! They are so helpful! :)

@carlawoodworth1794 5 жыл бұрын

Now I know what to do - plus I need to get a grow light! thanks!

@ambercascanette7453 4 жыл бұрын

I just did this to one of my plants before Christmas. I now have 4 new plants from my original plant.

@Succulentsandsunshine 4 жыл бұрын

Isn't it so fun?!

@clairehallett2020 3 жыл бұрын

So helpful!! Thank you :)

@dardarfalcone9966 4 жыл бұрын

This was a excellent video . Thank you

@diaryofagoat-lass1023 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Keep em coming!! As someone who lives up in Saskatchewan Canada, Stretched succulents are just an unavoidable fact of succulent keeping after a long winter in the only south facing window you have. At least there's loads of material for making cuttings in the spring to give to friends for Christmas!

@susanramsay8126 2 жыл бұрын

Ask Santa for a grow light.

@empresscloud3615 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if they did ever get a grow light for their succulents at winter. 4 years ago... amazing to think that was 4 cycles of renewal for the plants.

@GraftingTactick 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of useful tips, thanks for sharing 😍😍

@Succulentsandsunshine 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Glad they have been useful for you

@andyandjenniemoffat1932 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I had no idea what to do with all my little succulent plants! This helped immensely! 😊

@Succulentsandsunshine 2 жыл бұрын

We're so glad you found it helpful!

@NettiesWorld4U Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, has given me the confidence to cut and replant my stretched out succulent❤

@Succulentsandsunshine Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome 😊

@amber2420 4 жыл бұрын

This video is great! Just getting into succulents and you explained everything really clearly :) Also I really like your attitude, you're very calming (and non-judgemental, haha) which makes the video really pleasant. Just subscribed!

@Succulentsandsunshine 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@TheToneBender 4 жыл бұрын

Freaking Google.... I was *THINKING* about succulents and boom. They suggest me a video for it.

@maryann533 4 жыл бұрын

they are reading your brain waves with the 5G towers. lock your doors, drink water and don't forget to water your plants.

@janemassott8627 6 жыл бұрын

Good demonstration. Thanks.

@markrodingmail.comrodin9661 5 жыл бұрын

Informative, loved this video.Thankyou!

@Bosonator2 4 жыл бұрын

That was very complete & useful information! Thx!

@Succulentsandsunshine 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@christinafritcher3580 5 жыл бұрын

I learned so much from this video I have beheaded some of my plants because they stretched. This video was very helpful!

@kayleemae1852 5 жыл бұрын

I hope my succulents survive. Didn’t know they needed so much sun! A good tip for the future

@sharisweeney8163 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! You just prevented me from giving up on a number of my succulents!

@Succulentsandsunshine 4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@avrilcaulfield7627 4 жыл бұрын

Very presentable video with soft music. Very confident gardner.

@StaceyHerewegrowagain 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! I love all my succulents. Thanks for sharing!

@gailotoole1206 3 жыл бұрын

Wow...I learned so much from these videos. Thanks.

@Succulentsandsunshine 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Glad they helped

@stevenvanderwerff9488 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thank you!

@loganmccloud110 5 жыл бұрын

I've been searching KZfaq/internet for a video just like this... It is the BEST one out there! Thank you so much for all of the information :) This helps me sooooo much!!

@Succulentsandsunshine 5 жыл бұрын

So glad it helped you! :)

@RhondaJay2001 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree. I subscribed and you are my GO TO Suculassie!

@donnajeanheim-mcwhite4210 4 жыл бұрын

You just solved the problem I was having with some of my arrangements, many thanks to this great video! They are incredible plants, and so beautiful in an arrangement.

@suemar63 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and comes at a really good time for me. End of winter and it's time to clean up my pots . Thank you for such a clear explanation of how to do this

@Succulentsandsunshine 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! So glad you found it helpful!

@Crawling3nmyskin 3 жыл бұрын

And the sad thing is most places you buy these plants will tell you to keep it in a shaded area… because they do not require that much or like full sun…😒

@bobe3250 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@vidyadewcraft 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely video. Could also add clips where how they look once they grow better. Thanks

@mariadoupis1755 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the valuable information 🌿☘️🪴

@Succulentsandsunshine 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Hope it helps 😊

@ninavorobeva4927 4 жыл бұрын

Oh I loved the video, you just stick them back in! How easy! Cool thank you!!!!

@Succulentsandsunshine 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@susanramsay8126 2 жыл бұрын

If the soil is DRY you just stick them back in. They will lay on a tray of soil for several days and roots should show up. You do not water immediately after popping them into soil. Click on the replies ______from Succulents and Sunshine for where to go for help.