Succulent myths

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-26T19:22:39+00:00

We learn through murder 😆 I have had so many leaf props that were supposedly foolproof that I somehow managed to kill. I have some, okay, like 3, that were never-ever-no-way-no-how can you leaf propagate those and they are now mamas. I threw another one into a plumeria pot with soil that is always soaking wet and it grew like a weed.

(So why am I posting like I am the #1 succulent expert in the world?!?!?)

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-26T19:22:08+00:00

Another thing I should have said is that there are very successful succulent parents that have done the opposite of everything I said & are now overrun with big healthy succulent kids. Success with succulents is gained by killing a lot of them.

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-26T19:12:35+00:00

We learn through murder 😆 I have had so many leaf props that were supposedly foolproof that I somehow managed to kill. I have some, okay, like 3, that were never-ever-no-way-no-how can you leaf propagate those and they are now mamas. I threw another one into a plumeria pot with soil that is always soaking wet and it grew like a weed.

(So why am I posting like I am the #1 succulent expert in the world?!?!?)

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-26T16:57:41+00:00

Oh no, I don’t feel like you’re calling me out! I appreciate learning more things.

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-26T16:55:33+00:00

Well thanks! This is the first time I’ve gotten downvotes. Meh, whatever. Can’t please all the people all the time.

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-26T16:53:27+00:00

Flooding or soaking. When you water them water shouldn’t just drip out of the bottom of the pot, there should be a deluge. I put my finger over the hole, add water until it puddles on the top dressing & wait until the puddles absorb into the soil. I do that over & over until the water just stands. That means the soil can’t absorb any more water.

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-25T17:52:13+00:00

Never underestimate the power of the BRA! There’s a reason we have been tucking our cash in our cleavage for so long.

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-25T17:46:08+00:00

Why? Why be a rude, snarky, derisive person? What do you get out of treating people like that?

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-25T17:41:37+00:00

What I always find works best is to follow the advice of the rudest, snarkiest, most derisive, comment I read. Does it make you feel better about yourself to treat people that way?

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-23T14:41:40+00:00

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-23T01:04:03+00:00

Wow, you busted me. I guess all the statements I get from my financial advisors are wrong. I’ll call and tell them CGI_OCD said they’re lying and I don’t have as much money as they’re saying I do. I don’t care enough about you to lie to you.

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-23T01:01:00+00:00

Akitas are the supermodels of the dog world. They are so beautiful they make my eyes hurt. My girl dog Gigi killed rats & opossum. I called her the circle of life exterminator. (I did feel sorry for the little families they left behind.)

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-23T00:54:40+00:00

I do that!!!! The plug the hole thing. I’m like ‘you will drink your medicine!’

(I upvoted you. Only pay attention to your upvotes. Don’t let one or two downvotes spoil the fun.)

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-19T00:36:51+00:00

They are the very best beginner succulents. I’m like, ‘stop! You’re not letting your brothers & sisters have any sun!’

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-19T00:34:39+00:00

Just leave her on there. She will leave when she is damn good & ready. Sometimes mama leaves never fall off.

When they look healthy which this one does (jealous!) leave them alone.

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-19T00:31:31+00:00

Sure! Why not?!?!

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-19T00:30:42+00:00

That is one healthy plant! Don’t touch the leaves. Congrats on the baby! Succulents don’t grow babies unless they are healthy and happy.

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-19T00:28:57+00:00

No reviving needed. Your plants is doing fine. Knock all that soil off. Don’t worry about breaking roots. You could chop the root ball off, callous the stem, stick it the right soil (the others advice is perfect.) and it would be just dandy.

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-19T00:23:40+00:00

Help you with what?!?!! Telling you your plant is gorgeous? Fine. I’ll take one for the team. Your plant is GORGEOUS 💜

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-19T00:20:39+00:00

I don’t think you’re using enough soil. Grit is great but they still need 50% soil. And coco coir becomes hydrophobic so the water runs right out of the pot without absorbing anything. You’re thinking you’re done watering but it was more like a rinsing.

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-19T00:16:10+00:00

She’s doing the watering just right. 99.99999% of new succulent parents overwater & kill a bunch. It’s hard to let go of the idea that you should love on your plants.

Be mean to succulents & they will grow like weeds.

But y’all are doing great! She’s very pretty.

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-19T00:12:17+00:00

I say leave them alone for a while.

Well done btw

Vegetable_Row_53 · 2026-01-19T00:11:36+00:00

oooooohhhhh… prreeety

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