Hard to tell, but I am thinking Sedum makinoi 'Ogon'? (or 'Limelight'). Could be something else...If one I mentioned, it is hardy to z7.

Is it potted in a glass container? I see another plant that is succulent - what is it? They need well draining potting media, drainage holes in containers and good light.

Seems to be getting a bit stretched out to me.

Gill UK

It is in a glass container yes. I'm trying to put it in a different container, and that's why I'm wondering what it is.. Because I'm also not sure how to get it out without damaging the poor thing. I'm pretty new to the whole succulent thing.. If you can't tell :) the other plant is a little aloe plant that was a baby from a bigger plant.. That one isn't doing so hot, which must be because of the pot.? thank you for your replies :)

Think Rina nailed the ID, well I was considering that or Sedum ternatum. I can't really tell the difference.

Esobel

The biggest problem is the glass container without drainage hole (I am assuming here, but they do not have drainage unless you drill it), and water retaining soil.

The best thing you can do for both - and any plants - is to pot them up into a container with drainage hole, using a potting mix that is quite coarse. If you don't get it out, the damage will be much worse than taking it out. Take a chopstick or something similar (thin), run it around perimeter of the pot to loosen up the soil. Then try to scoop out pieces of plant, or just invert it if it doesn't come out any other way. Sooner you do it, better chance of plants surviving. If any pieces of sedum break, they can be stuck back into mix and they will grow roots. But unless you give them good drainage, they will never grow well or may even die. This is important for any plants, and succulents even more.

What kind of soil have you been using?

I'm not exactly sure what this soil is, because I made this plant at a "make your own terranium" thing. It was my first succulent, and they just had glass bowls. Thank you so so so much for all your advice so far! I think the soul is just normal potting soil - it is very absorbing which is not good for the plants I know.

Also- does the whole rocks on the bottom thing work for draining if there isn't a hole on the bottom? I mean if you watered it less maybe?

Esobel

Unfortunately, terrariums are really bad for succulents. They could look really nice, and most ppl do not know that succulents do not like wet and humid environment.

You can help your plants to survive by repoting as already mentioned.

If nothing else, make sure you get bag of perlite and use lots of it (about half&half would work) mixed with the soil. It isn't the best, but much better than now. You can use plastic or terracotta pot, just make sure it has drainage. When you take your plants out, try to get rid of any soil compacted around the root ball. If it doesn't want to come off, you can wash it off by gently swishing the root ball in bowl of water. After washing, set it on some newspaper or kitchen towels to dry off excess water, in some shady spot. After some drying (hour or few), pot it into new pot and new potting mix. Do not water for couple of days - there will be enough moisture from washing. After day or two, start putting it slowly into more and more sun.

Can you put your plants outside? Good sunny spot would be great.

ps: you just asked about rocks on the bottom - they do not work as you have been told. Water will drain down, but will stay there - no place to drain - and usually creates mucky, wet layer that is a killer for the roots. Succulents need good watering - but the potting mix needs to dry up between watering. Watering less is not the answer.

Gosh, thank you! Do you think I should put the aloe into a totally separate pot? The aloe plant is the one I'm very unsure how to take care of. I got both plants out of the bowl, and the roots cleaned off well.. I'm going to put them in new pots tomorrow, and get some other soil. The aloe root is kind of small. Sorry for the endless questions! You've been wonderful!

Yes, I would pot them separately. Post a photo of your aloe pls. when you have chance. They both needs very similar conditions - good drainage, good light.

I do not use soil in my mixes for succulents, but some ppl do - they purchase Cacti & Succulents soil in the bags and also bag of perlite, mixing two together as I mentioned before, at about 50/50 ratio. Using just little perlite won't help, so be generous with it. Sedum would look quite good in shallower and wide container since it will spread around.

Also, Rina - what do you use in your mixes for succulents? I'm very curious as a lot of people prefer different things it seems.

Esobel, I use mix of grit+perlite+turface (approx. 40/40/20%) - those are ingredients that I can get easily.

Your aloe should grow, I see some roots and it looks proper color. Is the stem firm? Just pot it up and it should do well.

Aaron

Welcome to the forum, good to see young ppl interested in growing plants. I'll give you a tip - it is best to start your own thread with your subject, it will be answered faster and more often.

You did nice job creating terrarium. BUT...sorry to tell you that succulents do not grow well in them. Terrariums are much more suitable for plants that like humid and more moist environment - but the succulents don't. They naturally grow in areas with little and/or irregular rains, in soil that is very inorganic - rocky. They evolved to store water for times of extensive dryness.

Your succulent is Sempervivum, commonly known as Hens&chicks. This is hardy succulent and does best if grown outdoors Could be in container or ground, as long as it has good drainage. CFL bulb helps, but it won't be enough for this plant. Can you keep it outdoors?

Misting succulents on top of being in terrarium could lead to rot very fast. Their potting medium needs to dry out between watering. They also need to be in container with drainage holes, so excess water has place to go.

I am wondering about those grass seeds?

Hope you don't take this as harsh criticism, just pointing out what succulents need not only to grow but to survive.

The stem is firm, yes.

Thank you so so so so much for all your help! You definitely know your stuff. I replanted the aloe in a pot with a drainage hole and with a different soil solution. I think he feels a lot better now :) thanks again for all of your wonderful help!!

Rina...I have seen reg perlite by MG it seems to have additives in it..or do you use coarse perlite? Thanks Bev