How do i tell if a succulent is dormant vs dead?

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charliecliques Pittsburgh, United States(Zone 6b) Apr 22, 2017

Not sure whether to toss or they may come back now that its spring? For example, below, blue echeveria...i watered once a month in winter even though i think its dead....because i read that you may think they are dead but actually just dormant?

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Cville_Gardener Clarksville, TN(Zone 7a) Apr 22, 2017

Yes, sometimes succulents that look dead can surprise you. That one looks like it's a goner. Push away the rock and give what's left of the stem a tug to see if it pulls out easily.

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charliecliques Pittsburgh, United States(Zone 6b) Apr 22, 2017

Thanks for responding, pulled it out pretty easy, connected to the roots. I have no luck with echeverias!! :-/

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Cville_Gardener Clarksville, TN(Zone 7a) May 26, 2017

The don't need watering very often, maybe every 3 weeks. The gravel helps the soil retain moisture and stay wetter for longer.

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VooDooU Yankton, SD May 26, 2017

I have to add we had TERRIBLE luck with our succulents and using gravel. I would say 80% of those my husband added gravel to died to bugs, moisture or random moisture related issues. We have since gone the no gravel route and are having much better luck however we still use it for a few plants... the ones that never got issues lol

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Cville_Gardener Clarksville, TN(Zone 7a) May 29, 2017

Yes, gravel will cause the soil to retain moisture. It sounds like you've found the solution that works for you. Yay!

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