Why Isn’t my Succulent Growing? Six Things That Slow Growth and How to Fix Them | Succulents Box (2024)

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How to Fix It

Most succulents enjoy indoor temperatures of around 75 degrees Fahrenheit, so make sure your home environment hits that temperature level consistently. If your home&nbspis&nbspwarm enough, but your succulent is still struggling, check the area around it for drafts. All succulents dislike cold weather, and many will stop growing if they’re hit with a chilly draft from a window or air conditioning unit. Move your succulent away from any drafty areas, or seal up those drafts (safely!) to keep your leafy friend nice and snug.

5. Pests and Diseases

Pests can slow your plant’s growth as well. Mealybugs, scale, spider mites, aphids, and fungal gnats will eat your plant’s leaves and roots, stunting their growth. Diseases like sooty mold, mildew, and root rot can also kill your plant when left untreated.

Pests like mealybugs or scale will eat your plant’s leaves and roots, stunting their growth.

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How to Fix It

Always check your plants regularly for signs of pests or diseases. To prevent your plant from succumbing to pests, ensure your succulent’s soil has good drainage and the air around it isn’t too humid.

6. Dormancy

Succulents, like all plants, go through a&nbspdormant period where their growth will slow, and they conserve energy to grow during their active season. While most succulents have dormant seasons in the winter, some have theirs in the spring or summer. Check to see when your succulent’s dormancy period occurs so you can properly prepare.