05/29/2026
What is succulent dormancy?
Just like us, many succulents have periods of active growth and periods of rest. Their resting phase is called dormancy. During dormancy your succulents growth slows and they may need less water and attention. 😴
Not all succulents go dormant at the same time. Some are summer dormant others are winter dormant.
Fun fact: Aeoniums like the sunburst in your May box are summer dormant and do most of their growing during the cooler months.
However! Most succulents are opportunistic growers, meaning dormancy isn’t always an on/off switch. If they’re kept indoors in they may continue growing slowly instead of going fully dormant like they would outdoors in intense summer heat.