Succulents with squishy, transparent leaves are showing signs of overwatering. P.S. It will also protect from hail, and while rain will get through, most of the rain runs off, so the succulents typically don’t get soaked. This is very normal and can be caused by a few different things. Thanks so much! ~Kat. Last week, I took an in-depth look at how and why stress causes succulents to change color. Nearby plants grow and cast new shade. Whether or not you choose to use stress for more colorful succulents — it is important to understand the nature and effects of stressed succulents. ~Kat. I truly appreciate the support! Many succulents grow beautifully in hanging planters. I’m So glad to hear you are enjoying the Facebook group for succulent-lovers! Respectfully, You make it easy to read & understand for someone like me. Before you decide to stress a succulent to make it more colorful, be certain to choose a variety that develops color in response to stress! amzn_assoc_search_bar = "true"; So, soak the soil and then let it dry completely. It sounds like you have them growing outdoors, in quite a bit of sun, yes? This can happen if the plant is exposed to unfiltered full sun or if the plant is recently moved to a sunny location without acclimatizing the plant first. amzn_assoc_region = "US"; I planted all manner of beautiful plants in my southern California garden, certain they would love the climate. https://twitter.com/NoRiffRaff24. Many thanks in advance for your quick response and thank you so much for sharing of all your knowledge. Echeveria Abalone Care. But again – too much, too soon and you are risking serious injury. Hi Linda, … You can read more about this here: https://thesucculenteclectic.com///etiolated-succulent-growing-tall/ As discussed in detail in last week’s post, physical stress can be understood as any change in optimal conditions that requires a physical response from a living being. Im afraid it will crack off eventually. It’s true! However, this does not mean they don’t require any water at all. ~Kat, Hi Kat! Generally succulents are very colorful when newly purchased as well. ~Kat}. I hope this helps! Ask your question below: Did you know each species of succulent has slightly different care needs? Will they survive in hail?? Thank you for sharing your knowledge of such wonderful plants to have and grow. If your succulent is indoors or growing in the shade, its color will slowly revert to a green color. Associated with: succulent leaves turning brown and crispy. Losing/Changing Color. Just feed them once a year, or possibly twice – in spring and fall. Thank you, Mountain Crest Gardens for the use of these sempervivum heuffelii ‘Jowan’ images! I want to learn more keep up the good work. I thought the bright light would be enough, apparently not. Thanks so much for the comment! We tan, we build muscle, we lose weight and we strengthen our immune systems – all in response to forms of physical stress. Otherwise, I am certain this is a schedule that will keep them healthy and happy! To induce colorful water stress, continue to water only when the soil is dry. Who doesn’t, right? My email address is xxx will be watching my email to hear from you soon & make my day more enjoyable. Some of the links on this page may be affiliate links, meaning we receive a commission if you make a purchase through these links. When I forgot to water it and the soil had been completely dry for a few weeks, it turned more of a light green with reddish-orange tips. But leave it dry an extra day. We bought succulents at the beginning of March. And the reverse is true, too. I have mine growing in full sun so I’ll try the water stress thing. Thanks. Now you know how to make succulents change color! But don’t move them straight out into the sun, they could sunburn! amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; Same idea. If you move your plant without easing its way into a new environment, you can face some severe leaf drop. That’s why I wrote a blog post about Succulent Scams – take a look: https://thesucculenteclectic.com/beware-succulent-scams/. Interestingly, perfectly watered succulents often revert to a green color. Most Echeveria need a lot of sunshine and need to be grown outside spring through fall, though they do need to come indoors over a winter that gets hard frost. But I would urge you to wait for the cooler temps of fall before planting them outside, so they have months to become established and acclimated before they have to deal with your summer heat. This is completely normal! They should get more sleep! These are pigments that protect the plant from damage due to changes in lighting, water and temperature, while producing vibrant color changes, as shown in this Aeonium ‘Sunburst’. Trust me – it took me a number of dead plants to really learn this lesson. It was Spring and since then I bought and I received more succulents as gifts and I can tell you, Im literally in love with them. Changing seasons naturally changes the lighting, and does so slowly and gradually. amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; I particularly like to use shade cloth outdoors for my succulents. This is a very common mistake among beginners, and not so beginners, because after taking the succulents home, some begin to look bad, stretch or etiolate, lose color and some even die. In the pictures below you’ll first see the stressed plant and then the same type of plant that has had very regular watering. Although I find it very very hard to not water them. I love all your posts & I have learned a lot from you. But it will keep them healthy! Thank you! Think of it as the difference between “stretch” and “strain”. The neighbor’s dog jumps the fence and knocks the potted plant off the shelf. Sharron, Hi Sharon, Just to be clear, your plant is still very healthy. Another way to “stress” succulents into changing color is cold weather. Consistently reaching to the point where you feel the stretch makes you more limber over time. While the human body is certainly capable of running more than 26 miles to complete a marathon, it requires a gradual and steady application of stress to achieve. A grow light is a good way to boost the light your succulents get indoors. You just made my day! Wonderful and interesting post. I know just what you mean about feeling sorry for them! Some varieties are green in ideal conditions and remain green no matter what. Mountain Crest Gardens supplied the first image of echeveria Melaco. Succulent Care Secret – Why Favorites Die & Others Thrive, Identifying Types of Succulents – with Pictures, Recognizing & Understanding Signs of Succulent Problems, how and why stress causes succulents to change color, As discussed in detail in last week’s post, Mountain Crest Gardens supplied the first image of echeveria Melaco, Succulents’ closing response to excess sunlight is described in greater depth here, Mountain Crest Gardens for the use of their sempervivum Purple Passion photos, continue to water only when the soil is dry, understand the nature and effects of stressed succulents. Grow lights are excellent for maintaining a succulent’s health, but the amount of artificial light to develop and maintain the beautiful colors can be extraordinary. Succulents make good ground covers, container plants, and edging plants. If those in the ground are in very fast-draining soil, or you created raised-beds of fast-draining soil, they should be fine in the rain. Hi Shirley, Your Echeveria is stretching, reaching for more light. They will die. If it begins to close, give it 10 days before increasing its sun exposure again. This is known as stressing succulents. var bannersnack_embed = {"hash":"bzt30khv0","width":600,"height":100,"t":1536638404,"userId":35420596,"responsive":true,"type":"html5"}; Even the most careful and committed gardener cannot be certain their plants will never experience stress. Carefully reading and trying to learn as much as I possible can since I plan to use these on my SW patio. Is there an outdoor area available for your succulents during spring and summer, where they could get more light? You can see the results with the Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ in the top two shots above. The Secret to Colorful Succulents? You are stretching the succulent’s ability to tolerate drought. I don’t know about stressing for beautiful babies! A variant? But sometimes, the leaves of a succulent that you thought was one color can start changing color on you. My thanks to Mountain Crest Gardens for the use of their sempervivum Purple Passion photos! amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "succulentecle-20"; In small or manageable doses, it can even be beneficial, like exercise, or vitamin D intake from sunshine. Excellent! Do Succulents Die After Blooming? Portulacaria afra “elephant food” is one of my very favorite succulents! I really enjoy reading your articles, thanks for sharing your knowledge and ideas and for giving sterling advice, keep it up! Enjoy! It is still growing, and the leaves are not brittle and no spots or anything like that, it just looks very discolored (particularly the old leaves, not the new ones). I only recommend products and companies that I have worked with and truly love! I am here to help! What can I help you learn about next? Seeing the one on the right – it is very clear! The most likely reason is that they are stretching to find the light. amzn_assoc_asins = "B00GA9YIHG,B00H302Z3K,B01D88DLB0,B01G7MDNP8,B06X3SWDNW,B073Z5JFSZ,B06XP36YCM"; I continue to love your articles; in fact, I have recommended your website to two more people just today so think I am your latest fan! I’m working on hanging my elephant food plant. Those in the ground should be protected from hail. What is the issue? Thanks for everything and once again, keep it up! A change in color will alert you to important issues. If your succulent is only losing the occasional leaf near the bottom of its stem, there is actually probably no reason to worry. This upright … This is a natural defense against getting a ton of sun. The leaves had a pinky red edge around the green. Between the extra time and attention this requires, and the serious risk of sunburn if something prevents you from moving it back again, I would urge that you get some shade cloth to make the lighting for your succulents more flexible. You will see this if the plant’s leaves fold up toward the stem, minimizing their exposure to the sunlight. The succulent forms thick, rounded leaves that are shaped into a perfect rosette. My question is, if there is a rainstorm should I cover or take down hanging succulents and potted plants to protect them from a day of rain? Thank you. This is where they belong! They had excellent coloring at the time. Hi Josephine, You can cut back the long stem and re-root it to a shorter plant. Find out what can cause such a color change. Heat waves, droughts, cold spells happen in the garden. I figured if a plant could actually survive the harsh winters of the Midwest – think how much happier it would be in San Diego! An underwatered jelly bean plant will drop the bottom leaves at an alarming rate to conserve water and to support the plant. Some of them are much more likely to grow well for you than others. But are stress and the biological responses to it always a sign of strained health? Will this make my succulents change colors? Looking forward to having more info on having a successful summer with these lovely plants. Succulents such as Sedum nussbaumerianum need bright sunlight all day in order to maintain their bright colors. Thank you so much! I’m always a little envious of the colorful succulents I see in southern California gardens! If you allow your succulents to experience too much stress too quickly, it will be damaging to them. I do know if you always keep the room dark and absolutely quiet for the baby to sleep – the growing child will always need perfect conditions and have trouble sleeping when conditions are a bit more real world. It doesn’t mean they aren’t healthy though. I’ll be happy to give you some suggestions on the best succulents for growing indoors, too. Touching your succulents after frost might break them. Both Echeveria ‘Black Prince‘ above are quite healthy. But push it to the point of strain, and you have a painful injury that reverses your progress. A little “stress” from not quite enough water can actually cause succulents to “blush” or change colors. In two weeks since I put them in the dish garden Thanks SO much, Linda! As an inside succulent grower on a tree tunneled lane, I am faced with my studio dark in the summer, and bright in the winter when the leaves fall. Loreta, Hi Loretta, Perfectly watered succulents will almost always lose their color and revert to a plain green. Any thoughts on this? I am also a lover of macrame plant holders. Some varieties are green in ideal conditions and remain green no matter what. As we have discussed, stress is a natural part of life. Stress and the production of anthocyanin in response to it is simply a set of natural conditions that succulents have adapted to over millennia. The stretching, exercise and training necessary to develop the strength and endurance are all forms of applied stress. I recommend increasing sun exposure just about 30 minutes per day, every third day. var bannersnack_embed = {"hash":"bdclvi5pr","width":600,"height":100,"t":1573503799,"userId":35420596,"responsive":true,"type":"html5"}; It would be cruel to damage the health of something you love, just to make it “prettier”. Succulents will lose their original bright color. For more details about th… My very first plant was introduced to my garden exactly when the first case of Covid appeared here, i.e. Shade trees fall, letting in direct sun. As the temperatures drop (but stay above 40 degrees) you’ll notice many colors will start to intensify. These colors are accentuated from the cold (but not freezing) temperatures over an extended period of time. Years and years ago, when I first started gardening, I was so excited! As succulents receive proper care, you may notice a change in color. last March. As you increase the lighting for your plant by 30 minutes every three days, watch to see if/when your plant begins to close up like this. Because life is just better with succulents! Thanks! Too Much Light — Succulents and cacti exposed to too much light may change color. I found this to be especially true with my “Gollum Jade“. they have grown about 2 inches and are already sending out tall shoots in the middle of the plant. They will continue to grow and reproduce, but unless they get more sunlight they will stay green. One is the Zamioculcas zamiifolia, or ZZ Plant, which has some characteristics of a typical houseplant, including taller stems and broader leaves than you’d expect from a succulent, but with the easy-care characteristics of most succulents. They will continue to grow and reproduce, but unless they get mor… For temperature stress, never – ever – risk exposing tender succulents to freezing. This is the same “Jade” plant below, but one side of it gets bright sunlight all day while the other is shaded by a tree. This plant is grown in the same location and shows the color changes that occur with the seasonal changes in lighting. 1,259 other succulent lovers also enjoyed this article in the last 30 days. It doesn’t mean they aren’t healthy though. Are your euphorbia firesticks getting a lot of sun? Under-Watering Succulent (Succulent Turning Brown) Another good tip if you find your succulents turning brown is to examine the leaves up close. Then, with sufficient light, new growth will be nicely compact. It is a crucial part of succulent care. Water. I also read the article of stressing our babies for them to be beautiful. Succulent Losing Red Color. Hi Tilda, I feel sorry for them in the hot sun but they love it. I do my best by letting the soil stay dry (sometimes out of forgetfulness) and put them out in the sun once it’s warm enough to do so. Echeveria Abalone is a drought-tolerant succulent type. I live in sunny Malta and Im relatively new to this amazing world of succulents. I’m going to include a link on my site as I don’t know if I could put a photo on here (I just found you and signed up). It just won’t be bright enough or warm enough to cause the kind of stress than makes succulents more colorful. Continue to provide abundant water when you water – just extend the dry time by an extra day. It will also make it much easier for you to determine exactly how your succulents respond to each change you make. That is a brutal summer climate! Keep it up. Dry, shriveled leaves with yellowing and brown areas are an indicator of under watering. Thanks dear Kat …. Thanks so much for the question! Still, the colors have mostly gone all green on my succulents. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "succulentecle-20"; As much as I love chocolate, I won’t let my beloved cat have a taste, right? ~Kat. Is there anything I can give the plant to bring back that red color? I understand wanting to give care the ways you understand. Another good indicator is a plant that already shows a bit of contrasting color on the margins and tips of the leaves. Botanical Name: Opuntia “Santa Rita” Color: Violet, Pinkish-Red. These are changes you can cause or influence, to result in more colorful succulents. Maybe your green succulent is beginning to turn red, or your beautiful, bright purple succulent is starting to fade and become pale. But if you’re using regular potting soil or one with too much peat or other organic ingredients, it would be best to protect them from getting too much water. I bought a small, houseplant succulent for indoors. Succulents’ closing response to excess sunlight is described in greater depth here. Echeveria Abalone is also known as the ‘Green Abalone’ because of its gorgeous green color. Thorny succulents like cacti are painful to touch. It truly is kinder to give the conditions they will thrive in. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; Sinocrassula yunnanensis, which is commonly referred to as the Chinese Jade, is a low-growing succulent that eventually grows into clumps that look like little hedgehogs.This species of succulent develops a dark color which gives it a striking appearance. ~Kat. Which Succulents Change Color Due to Stress? If you have any tips for keeping succulents colorful, feel free to let me know! The very stress I wanted to “save” them from was necessary to their survival and thriving. but now that Winter is fast approaching, Im starting to get very worried on those rare days when we get lots of rain and possibly hailstorms…. A stress? You don’t pay any extra but the commissions help us provide free information on the website. Most succulents are native to desert and semi-desert habitats, though some come from colder climates, where they grow on exposed rocky slopes. Despite their reputation as desert-living plants, there are shade-loving succulents, too. They should do yoga! Excercise is good, too. Please let me know if you have any questions! Hi Annie, <3 Also, are their any of my plants that should not be hung? I will keep reading them so we can be eat, drink & learning something new about my plants. ~Kat, I am new to your blog and spent a better part of the weekend reading your posts which I thoroughly enjoyed. Don’t you just love colorful succulents? You can mimic the changes of the seasons by gradually adjusting the sun exposure for your plants. Just tag me so I see your post! , Hi Kat, I just bought an agave Americana mediopicta alba … the Century plant. New to this site and to succulents. Succulents change colors because of 3 variables: Water, Sunlight, and Temperature. This commission is at absolutely no cost to you. At the same time, we diet and exercise and tan, all in an effort to become healthier and fitter. A Need for Reduction in Energy Needs. I hope this helps! Using Containers Without Drainage. It’s tempting to pair cute succulents with a fun container, but if … My next question would be how close are the lights to your plants? This pretty Echeveria 'Perle Von Nürnberg' was looking so leggy, losing its pretty purple color, and some of the leaves were falling off.. Why Do Succulents Grow Tall and Leggy? Color change. Since then, they have grown a fair amount, but lost a lot of the color, and converged on a uniform green. Lightning, temperature and humidity conditions can also affect the color of the leaves and overall, the shape the plant is in. Stress! It’s all stress. ~Kat, I’ve got a 50 watt LED grow lamp that gives off both red and blue to make a purple hue. amzn_assoc_linkid = "eff25e025b4933618b12d662eeaa731f"; You are describing exactly what happens when a sun-loving succulent is not getting enough light – they stretch! Well, of course, my misplaced kindness resulted in a lot of dead plants. What Can Cause Succulents to Lose their Leaves If the leaves on your leaves are turning yellow or brown, this isn’t normal definitely. However, over time the colors often fade or change. Hope to see mine change for it is so green right now. Your knowledge is invaluable and your responses are superb! When you look at pictures online, you see many colorful succulents used in arrangements. While sunshine is good for you, too much too soon, and you get a nasty sunburn. The coloring is so different! Thanks SO much, Elaine! Please let me know if you have any other questions! All plants and animals have developed strategies for responding to environmental stress. amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; ~Kat. We have over 60 varieties featured with more added each week! So now you have 7 good reasons why you should keep your hands off of your cute succulents. Succulent plants will often change their color because of stress. When you first hear about “stressed” succulents, you might be immediately concerned. amzn_assoc_title = "My Amazon Picks"; And an organism that has never experienced stress or environmental change is at greater risk when the next change occurs. However, succulents such as ‘Kiwi’ aeonium (Aeonium ‘Kiwi’, Zones 10–11) actually prefer shade. My problem is my hens & chicks….common variety green in color, when I get them they are flat…after I water there leaves or petals reach for the sun…how do they get them to lie flat? Succulents are really interesting plants and it amazes me how much they can change based on how they are cared for. Let’s look at how to stress succulents without harming them. Requirements vary, but most succulents prefer sun or part sun. lol It is interesting. The Kalanchoe luciae ‘Flapjacks’ above demonstrates the color changes caused by changing sun exposure due to changing seasons. Save the succulents! There certainly are some succulents that can grow in your climate, and more if you provide them with some protection from sunburn, like shade cloth. I have almost lost a couple plants due to over watering so really this can’t be stressed enough!However, succulents like to have their soil soaked and then dry out before watering again. Awesome!!! 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