Does this need to be re-potted? I can’t even imagine trying

by it_iz_what_it_iz1

19 Comments

  1. caramelpupcorn

    That is gorgeous. You don’t have to repot it, but you can always trim some of them and propagate the clippings if you want.

  2. Generally I wait to repot until they don’t really respond to watering/they get thirsty a lot more quickly (which means they’re rootbound).

    But yeah, I never look forward to repotting Burro’s tails lol. Leaves falling off is inevitable but at least they propagate easily.

  3. Embarrassed_Tea5932

    Don’t touch it! Don’t move it. Don’t breathe on it. 😂 But in all honesty, I’d take a couple of the droppings and start propagating them for when the time comes to retire this beauty.

  4. Intelligent-Cat-8688

    It’s just too perfect to mess with.

  5. Beverlydriveghosts

    They prefer being root bound so leave it

    There’s no signs of distress or it not getting enough water

  6. nooneswatching

    Both of those plants are heavenly!!! 😮 I’m in 9b as well and am just starting my succulent journey

  7. Alternative-Trust-49

    That plant is gorgeous! If it’s been in that soil for a while then start putting some liquid fertilizer in the water. I usually use half what the instructions say. This beauty will continue to thrive.

  8. Fun-Sir-3727

    Gorgeous. I’ve never seen one so full and beautiful! I’d be afraid to touch it!

  9. meh_whatevs_

    I would just snip some cuttings close to the base. Judging by your comment it sounds like you know what happens when you breathe too closely.

  10. JanitorShwan

    I would try my hardest to find a pot that resembles Bob Marleys’ face and repot it in that. That would be sick.

  11. guinnypig

    I repotted mine last summer. It was scary. Def lost some. It has recovered tho!

  12. Where do you live? They’re gorgeous! I wish my succulents would grow like this.

  13. missxmonstera

    I let mine get super duper root bound. When I *do* repot mine, I stick knives or flat spatulas around the sides of the pot depending on the size [2 or 3 of them should work], and then use them like tongs to pull the whole thing out by the root ball. You can work by hand after so you can gently set it into your pre-prepped pot and make sure the stems don’t get snapped.

    Even if the plant loses a lot of beans, it’s still usually a far less amount than normal repotting this way. My current plant is slightly larger than yours and, like, 3 years old, and it’s worked every time. I’m about to do another, and I’m definitely scared, but confidence is key 😂

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