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Aug 5, 2019 11:51 AM CST
Name: Baja
Baja California (Zone 11b)
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That may have been too soon. The danger in watering right after repotting (or even the next day in some cases) is that the roots may not have had time to heal after being manipulated, and they will become susceptible to rot. I would recommend waiting a few days to a week next time. Your succulents store water in their leaves so they should not be in any particular hurry for water after being repotted.

If these are indoor plants and the temperature indoors is not particularly hot, I would think weekly water would work. Watering 2-3x a week might be good outside in the sun if it's warm and dry, but it's rarely necessary indoors, even given a fast draining mix. Ideally you want to wait until the soil has gone dry at depth, which is something that depends on a lot of variables, and only you can really find out. Watering sooner than that on any kind of regular basis puts your plants at risk of rotting out from below.

The symptoms of overwatering may look a lot like the symptoms of underwatering. In both cases the roots may be failing to properly rehydrate the plant, either because of lack of water (underwatering) or because of root damage (overwatering). Try watering in moderation (weekly ought to be good indoors given mild temperatures this time of year) and your plants may perk up in a few weeks.

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