Agave attenuata is the first succulent to show damage from frost in winter. A cooling period in winter is necessary to encourage better flowering. The plants that are native to the Americas (cacti and maples) or those that can withstand harsh winters like those in northern climates (sedums and Sempervivums) fare better than those grown in Madagascar and South Africa. The more sunlight your Kalanchoe gets, the better it will be. When you're done, the damage will be barely noticeable.

Annie Schreck from Mountain Crest Gardens is my on-air host. We will be sharing our succulent adventures in a video series. Mountain Crest Gardens nursery, with which I'm proudly affiliated, is the largest mail-order succulent supplier. Aloe barberae (aka Aloe bainesii, Aloidendron barberae), Africa's largest aloe, is sculptural, intriguing and dramatic. Jeff explained that a 2008 wildfire caused damage to his home and also to an Aloe barberae. While nurseries may sell root-packed, boxed specimens worth thousands of dollars for their clients, Aloe Barbarae grows easily from cuttings.

We can't wait to see all of the beautiful succulent arrangements you create in your fabulous faux marble planters. Legend has it that the Aztecs raced to the lake's shore to witness this amazing sight. Then, place the leaf on top the soil. Keep misting daily until you can see a new plant form and the leaf is dry. The Aztecs were always moving, never at home, for over 200 years. Finally, you can place your cuttings in well-draining soil. You can fertilize your succulent if it has been in the same place for a while, but this is not necessary.

Succulents can be stressed, and who wants that? This succulent needs to be placed in areas that are not directly exposed to sunlight. If your houseplant is showing some or all these signs, it's time to take action! It's easy enough to see when your succulent is in trouble. It's easy to identify a succulent in distress. Follow these steps to ensure your succulent leaves are healthy. This can lead to root rot, cause your succulent leaves to fall off and even cause death. The leaves of your plant will naturally fall off and be replaced by new healthy ones as they grow.

Mealybugs like to hide under succulent leaves and it is hard to find them. Mealybugs can be difficult to eradicate so it is important to use a stronger solvent to treat them. Treating aphids: Aphids are more accessible pest variations to get rid of. Aphids are often found outdoors and easily accessible, making them an easy entry point for succulents. If they aren't treated, these brown spots can look more like an rusty rash and can impact plant growth. There are more then 2000 species, with two main types of cacti: Opuntias (or Cactoids).

Annie Schreck from Mountain Crest Gardens is my on-air host. We will be sharing our succulent adventures in a video series. Mountain Crest Gardens nursery, which I am proud to be associated with, is the largest supplier of mail-order succulents. Aloe barberae (also known as Aloe bainesii and Aloidendron barberae), Africa’s largest aloe vera is stunning, dramatic, and sculptural. Jeff explained that his former home was destroyed by a wildfire in 2008. It also damaged an Aloe barberae.

Mealybugs are known for their persistent urge to hide under the succulent leaves. This makes it hard to locate them and remove them. Treating mealybugs: Being incredibly hard to get rid of, treating mealybugs needs to be done by using a more potent solvent. Aphids are easier to eliminate than other pest varieties. Aphids are often found outdoors and easily accessible, making them an easy entry point for succulents. If not treated promptly, the brown spots may look more like rust and could affect plant growth. There are more than 2000 species of cacti.

After all, who likes to see their succulent baby stressed? This succulent prefers to be in shade and should not be left alone in water. If your houseplant is showing some or all these signs, it's time to take action! It's easy for you to recognize when your succulent is suffering. You can diagnose your succulent by taking practical steps. These steps should help your succulents to thrive.

We cannot wait to see the gorgeous succulent arrangements you make in your amazing faux marble planters. Legend has it that the Aztec people raced to the swampy shores of the lake to see this incredible sight for their eyes. This leaf should be placed on top of the soil. Mist every day until you see new plants form and the parent leaf starts to dry.

Snails, slugs and other pests can be a problem for succulent gardeners. Bait works best when it is nighttime, when pests tend to be most active. You can spray your garden with water to make the soil moist and inviting before adding the bait just before dusk.