How to Replant a Succulent

Succulent plants rarely spend their entire lives in one pot. As their root systems grow, they must be replanted in a larger pot to accommodate their growth. Before replanting can begin, gardeners must find the right pot. Succulents with root systems that extend are planted in shallow pots, while succulents with deep root systems need deep pots. Also, avoid planting a small succulent in a large pot. Large pots encourage excessive soil moisture, which can cause fungal diseases such as root rot in your succulent plant.

Mesh
Window screening
Scissors
Pea gravel
Potting mixture
Coarse sand
Bypass shears
Rooting hormone
Newspaper

Instructions

- 1
  Cut a piece of mesh or window screening to fit the bottom of the pot. Place the material over the draining holes. Apply 1 inch of pea gravel at the bottom of the pot to help with drainage.
- 2
  Mix up in a bucket one part potting soil and one part sand. Pour the potting medium 1/3 of the way into the pot. Press the soil around the edges of the pot, but be careful to not cause soil compaction.
- 3
  Tilt your succulent sideways. Pull the succulent out of the former pot. Inspect the root system for any signs of disease. Signs of root rot include brown mushy roots. Prune off any damaged areas with bypass shears.
- 4
  Brush the tips of the roots with a rooting hormone. Place the succulent inside of the pot. Fill the pot with the rest of the soil mixture up to the base. Make sure that the base of the succulent is an inch below the rim of the pot.
- 5
  Press the top of the soil with your fingers. Apply a thin layer of pea gravel to the top to weigh down the mixture.

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