I have a lovely Burro's Tail that has been growing really well, but it's become quite large and has long stems that make it challenging to handle. I'm worried that if I try to move it, I might end up losing some of its leaves. I'm looking for the best techniques to repot it into a larger pot so it can keep thriving. Any advice on how to do this without damaging the plant?
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I've seen people suggest to let your Burro's Tail dry out a bit before repotting. This helps the leaves stay put when you lift it out. One method is to use skewers to stake it down in the old pot, which gives you something to hold onto while you carefully transfer it to the new pot. It's worked for others, so it might help you too!
Totally agree with the idea of letting it dry out! I made the mistake of repotting too soon once, and my plant lost a lot of leaves. If you're worried about the leaves getting sunburned, just make sure to rotate the pot whenever you can. If it feels too difficult, you could also check out some YouTube tutorials on repotting succulents—they've helped me a lot!