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🌱 Succulent Propagation & Care Cheat Sheet

This is a concise, dry‑leaning guide for Jade, Haworthia, and ZZ (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) using the materials you have.

🔄 Propagation & Establishment (Rotated for screen fit)

Guidance Jade – Leaf Jade – Stem Haworthia – Leaf Haworthia – Offset ZZ – Rhizome Division ZZ – Stem / Leaf
Callous time 2–5 days 4–7 days 5–10 days 2–5 days 24–48 h (if cut) 1–2 days
Placement Lay on top, cut end touching Insert 1–2 cm Upright/angled, base touching Base resting on soil Rhizome set on dry mix Stem upright / leaf flat
Burying? ❌ Never ✅ Lightly ❌ Never ❌ Initially ❌ Initially (roots only later) ❌
Soil mix 80–90% coir
10–20% perlite/vermiculite		 60–70% coir
20–30% perlite
0–20% vermiculite		 60–70% coir
30–40% perlite		 60% coir
40% perlite		 50% coir
40% perlite
10% vermiculite		 Same as rhizome
Soil moisture Very dry Barely damp Almost dry Barely damp Dry Barely damp
Watering start None until roots After 5–7 days Tiny drops after roots After a few days After 7–10 days After roots form
Light (early) Bright, indirect Bright, indirect Bright, indirect Bright, indirect Bright, indirect Bright, indirect
Light (est.) Direct sun (ramp) Direct sun (ramp) Filtered sun Bright shade Bright indirect Bright indirect
Timeline Weeks → baby Weeks Weeks → months Weeks Weeks Months
Biggest risk Rot from burial Overwatering Moisture rot Rot at crown Staying wet Patience 😄

🪴 Soil Mixes (Using What You Have)

Jade (established)

  • 60–70% coir / 20–30% perlite / 0–20% vermiculite
  • Goal: fast drainage, light moisture buffer

Haworthia

  • 60–70% coir / 30–40% perlite
  • Goal: very airy, crown stays dry
  • 50% coir / 40% perlite / 10% vermiculite
  • If you overwater: drop vermiculite to 5% or skip

🌿 Fertiliser Rules (What to Use & When)

General rules:

  • Never fertilise stressed or freshly repotted plants
  • Feed only during active growth (spring–summer)
  • Always dilute more than the label suggests

What you have

  • General purpose: ✅ Best overall

  • Use ¼ strength, monthly max

  • Seaweed: 👍 Occasional tonic

  • ¼ strength, every 2–3 months

  • Chilli fertiliser: 🚫 Skip for succulents

  • Too nitrogen‑heavy; promotes soft growth

💧 Watering Mindset (Applies to All Three)

Dry → soak → drain → ignore

  • Trust leaf firmness (jade), crown dryness (haworthia), and firm stems + light pot (ZZ)
  • Ignore moisture meters unless they read bone dry at depth
  • Winter = water far less

🧠 One‑Line Mantras

  • Jade: On top, dry, ignored
  • Haworthia: Dry crown, bright shade, patience
  • ZZ: If there’s a rhizome, there’s hope