I originally got a pair that were growing together (third picture, bottom corner) but separated them because I thought the buds were dying because they were being squeezed to death (I was very delicate; used an exactoknife to shake them apart and lost almost no roots). But they're still slowly losing buds like they're being squeezed out and I dunno why. Any ideas? Should I stop taking off the dead ones?
They get indirect sun all day in my south facing room and and I really jusy water them when I can wiggle the leaves like a loose tooth. I don't want to overwater. Maybe once every three weeks?
by SiouxsieAsylum
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Also, they’re in clay pots now, not a tupperware. That was temporary until I could get pots.
How often are you watering and how long have you had them?
Based on the yellowing leaves and look of the soil I would guess that you’re overwatering them. Succulents need veeeery well draining soil and they don’t need to be watered super often. They have those big fat leaves that store water for quite awhile. A good rule of thumb is to water when the soil is completely dry and the leaves start to look a little thin or wrinkly. That means the plant is actually thirsty.
I only water mine roughly every two weeks in the summer. Once a month (if that) in the winter because they are getting waaaay less light.
Sempervivum are full sun plants and don’t have big root systems