Repotted succulents

[Ospreywatcher]

Some of my succulents after recently being repotted. Two Adeniums, two Pachypodiums, an Adenia and a Euphorbia.

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[Ospreywatcher]

Two more photos..

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[rodsmith]

A nicely presented selection of plants, O W.

[Eric Williams]

I second that, lovely presented plants. Cheers

[Ospreywatcher]

Thank you gents, I'll take more photos in a few weeks after more repotting and some growth.

[Brian]

What a lovely and healthy looking collection of interesting succulents. No doubt need the chill kept off them in your conservatory?

[Nick_G]

What's the Adenia? I'm trying to make out the leaves, venenata maybe?

[Ospreywatcher]

The Adenia is A.glauca, it seems to be the most common and easily obtainable in the UK from what I have seen. Whenever there is a sunny or even a brighter day the plants get moved into the conservatory where the temperature can exceed 20c or even 30c, even at this time of year. They do have to be moved back into the main house after sundown though. I also have a collection of cacti which can stay in the conservatory 24 hours a day during their dormancy. I have an oil filled radiator in the conservatory which can be left at a low setting for frosty nights to keep the temperature at 6 or 7c minimum.

[rongs]

I have a potted Adenium arabicum which has been dormant for some 6 months now
Following your example dare I repot it dry and give it a spot of water as it has started to shrink back in parts?
Thanks for any advice
Ron Sutton

[Ospreywatcher]

I am no expert and have managed to kill almost as many plants as have thrived under my care and attention!
The best rule for Adeniums I think is not to give much water until the longer days arrive. Also I never let the temperature drop below around 10c.and keep it at 15c overnight. It would be safe to repot your plant I think as long as it is kept warm, given as much light as possible and only enough water to keep the roots alive. Although they are called Desert Rose I am led to believe they prefer a humid atmosphere as opposed to arid conditions. My original Obesum died after being over watered, my new Obesum though small is already showing healthy new growth this Spring but I am not sure what to do with my Arabicum. Last years leaves are dying back and will likely drop off eventually but I am wondering if I should just prune each stem back a little in an effort to encourage new growth. There are several videos on YouTube showing how to do this.