Castanea
Seedling
Hi all,
I have a dwarf jade, it is my first succulent. I picked it up in December, and its above ground portion has been growing steadily ever since, despite the winter slow down. However, today I accidentally knocked its pot and spilled out most of its soil. I noticed looking inside the pot how its root development was virtually non-existent. Like, seriously, none. The same tiny, brittle root ball that I original planted.
My soil mix is VERY gritty. Mostly pebbly bits and bark, almost no "dirt" in the mix. (Succulents + Dry = good, right?) Would a mix that holds more water aid in root development?
I'm a little confused about the top growth too. I thought branch development wouldn't occur until roots have been established. Succulents are weird, man.
Thanks!
I have a dwarf jade, it is my first succulent. I picked it up in December, and its above ground portion has been growing steadily ever since, despite the winter slow down. However, today I accidentally knocked its pot and spilled out most of its soil. I noticed looking inside the pot how its root development was virtually non-existent. Like, seriously, none. The same tiny, brittle root ball that I original planted.
My soil mix is VERY gritty. Mostly pebbly bits and bark, almost no "dirt" in the mix. (Succulents + Dry = good, right?) Would a mix that holds more water aid in root development?
I'm a little confused about the top growth too. I thought branch development wouldn't occur until roots have been established. Succulents are weird, man.
Thanks!