I have found out that growing succulents from seeds is not only soothing to the eyes but is also a fun and rewarding project. However, there are some important steps involved in the process which many of us miss. If you are curious about growing succulents from seeds, there are a few important things to understand before you dive in.

Before I start, I would like to inform you that succulent seeds are extremely tiny, dust-like, fragile, and surprisingly difficult to work with. Handling these seeds with proper care is the first challenge that a beginner gardener and even a seasoned gardener encounter.

In the following discussion, I have provided a step-by-step process that will help you understand the truth about growing succulents from seeds.

 

The Problem With Growing Succulents From Seeds:

In the first, place the process of growing succulents from seeds is unpredictable and slow. In the market, most of the succulents we find are cultivars—plants bred for specific traits. As a result, these cultivated varieties do not grow from actual seeds. It simply means that your plants might not resemble the parent at all.

Moreover, let’s suppose you are using seeds from natural species but the problem is cross-pollination can result in a wide mix of appearances and growth patterns. In addition, the process is significantly slow.

 

How Long Does It Take To Grow Succulents From Seeds After Planting?

In my opinion, the second challenge you will encounter is the long time period. The germination of seeds can take three weeks to a year. There are some types like Sempervivum, Echeveria, Aloe, and Crassula that take years just to flower and produce viable seeds.

Sourcing the seeds is similarly challenging. There are several misleading ads that use edited images to fool you. It remains far from reflecting the actual outcome.

How Long Do Succulents Take To Grow From Cuttings?

I have discovered that growing succulents from cuttings is a faster and more predictable method. If you care properly, roots can form in just a couple of weeks, and full plants can develop in a few months.

In my garden, several succulents propagate easily from fallen leaves.

Why We Don’t Use Succulent Seeds:

I do not prefer using succulent seeds rather I prefer using vegetative propagation. Therefore, it ensures healthy, robust plants that mimic the parent plants.

 

Finally, I would like to suggest you to know the pros and cons of different propagation methods that can save you time and frustration. It is advisable to skip the seeds and start multiplying your succulent garden the easy way.