How to Repot an Arrangement of Succulents

Succulents create interesting miniature landscapes, often called dish gardens, when planted together. They look their best in low, broad pots, but you can use almost any kind of container. The most common succulents used in this type of arrangement are cacti. Other types of small succulents, such as hens and chicks, haworthia and tiger’s jaw, add color and a variety of textures to the arrangement. Succulents need repotting when the base of the plants come to within a half-inch of the sides of the pot.

Pot
Pea-sized gravel
Potting soil
Builder’s sand (optional)
Knife

Instructions

- 1
  Put a thin layer of pea-sized gravel in the bottom of your pot.
- 2
  Spread an inch or so of potting soil over the gravel. Use a cactus and succulent potting mix or a general purpose mixture, mixed half-and-half with builder’s sand. Set the pot aside.
- 3
  Run a knife around the inside edge of the pot containing your succulents. Succulents like a tight pot and tend to become pot-bound. Loosening the roots from the edge of the pot makes removal of the plants easier.
- 4
  Spread a layer of newspapers on the work surface. Remove the succulents from the pot and place them on the newspaper.
- 5
  Gently separate the plants, causing as little damage to the roots as possible. Use a knife to separate the plants when necessary.
- 6
  Place the succulents in the prepared pot on top of the soil. Move them around until you find an arrangement that appeals to you.
- 7
  Fill in around the plants with fresh potting soil. Do not plant the succulents any deeper than they sat in their original container. Covering the upper parts of succulents with soil leads to rot.
- 8
  Water the arrangement enough to moisten the soil. The soil should not be wet or soggy. Wait until the soil dries out before watering it again.

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