If you're in Southern CA, do visit the cactus and succulent garden at Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona Del Mar, CA. It is full of great ideas and tips. Pat and I first met when she took my online design class, so at Sherman we spent most of our time in the cactus and succulent garden. Each store provides design assistance and a plant-yourself potting bar. The design is unified with succulents that resemble undersea flora. Q: Do succulents grow in the desert?

To keep your succulents interested high, check out similar articles such as "How To Crochet A String Of Pearls" & "Super Cool Fuzzy Succulents To See". Note for succulents in shallow containers or cactus: If your succulents are outside, they will need watering every day. "How to Care Indoor Succulents In Winter" Our complete guide to repotting succulents can be found in "How to Repot a Cactus Plant". This is the difference between soft and hard succulents. This is not all. Having an aloe plant is far more beneficial than just adding to your decor; although that's a very nice thing.

As you get better at succulent gardening, you will want to experiment with different methods of propagation. The germination phase may take about 3-6 months during propagation from seeds, so please be patient in the process. Always be gentle when cutting leaves, and sooner or later, you'll have enough leaf cuttings for further propagation. Once a callous has formed, insert the cutting into a pot of soil and water regularly. Although the Sedum adolphi should grow well in any PH, it does require good drainage.