This allows you to grow a long and awkwardly tall succulent. This gives you more room for plants. To protect your topiary from damage, allow it to breathe and use grow light to keep it in place. Keep up with the process and try again! If you must clean your succulent, after repotting for example, then try to use a soft brush with a delicate touch. You should be patient if you plan to propagate ice plants by seed germination. It takes some time for seeds to germinate into seedlings. The latest trendiest plants are mangaves, intergeneric mixtures of Manfreda or Agave.

See: How to Refresh an Overgrown Succulent Garden. See: Why You Really Need Rocks. Find out why in my review. Take care to weed in the garden beds, and areas that guests often see first or where they are likely to linger. Spines, which are needle-like structures found on the surface of cactus, can be described as modified leaves. The plant's plump leaves are a grayish-blue color with a hint pink. This will give you a chance to detect any hidden pests and treat an individual plant rather than your entire garden.