Succulent plants have different needs than other houseplants. It is likely that you do not know what species of pencil or other cacti you have, and which climatic conditions would allow them to thrive. Although this is true for some plants, it doesn't apply to cactus. That means they can't reproduce sexually (with plants, that means flowers that make viable seeds). The tape or bags can be removed once the seeds have developed and are ready to be collected. If you're planting it outdoors choose a spot with full sun to partial shade.

Succulents are the best for indoor growth and can be used to beam plants. These lamps made specifically for plant growth shine red and blue light at your plants, which are the optimal wavelengths at which photosynthesis occurs. Unfortunately, choosing the right species is not enough to get the best out of your plants. All species of sempervivum can be grown in full sunlight, although not all can live in shade. Your sempervivum will have bluish-green leaves in partial shade. They can be planted in partial sunshine.

Flaming Katy can be a stunning succulent plant. As long as it has good drainage, Flaming Caty will thrive indoors. If you provide the right conditions, flaming Katy will produce four flowers in four colors. The pig’s ear is a great succulent for growing outdoors, as it can grow to 4 feet high. Saguaro, another favorite succulent, is able to survive in very harsh climates. It can also grow up 40 feet tall. Sometimes the plant can suddenly reach two feet in height. If they grow large enough, place them in their permanent pots or soil. The jar should be placed in an area with good airflow.

Sempervivum Arachnoideum "Emily" (Emily Cobweb Houseleek), is a lovely succulent that forms delicate rosettes green and red. Hylotelephium Speculare 'Brilliant", formerly Sedum spectabile, would produce bright pink and lavender flowers from May to September. Sedum Palmeri Guatemalan Mini', a small succulent shrub, has light green leaves. It has slightly serrated margins.

In unusually hot and sunny climates, you may need to move the succulent into a shaded area during the hottest times of the day. If you are planting succulents outside, it is best to find the right spot in your garden or yard for each plant. However, if that spot is not ideal, you can always move the plant to another location. The fronds transform the desert sunlight to sugars that are then used by the tree when they are in need. Because succulents need lots of light, it is important to place them in areas where the sun is almost always shining.

It is important to not overwater your plant. This could lead to root rot which can be fatal to succulents. The CA Department of Fish and Wildlife has increased its vigilance, and with the help of the CA Native Plant Society, has been keeping an eye out for suspicious behavior-like people emerging from hiking trails carrying ropes and bulging backpacks from which telltale stems and roots protrude. A dudleya seen during Santa Ana winds looks like a heap of withered foliage with maybe a few remaining flower stems.

Your everyday garden soil is the best source of nutrients to make succulent soil. After watering, the soil dried in about three days. For the wound to heal, you should let it sit for a couple more days. Even if I'm very careful, they usually last only 2-3 days. Find out more about mangaves... My page "Testing Mangaves at Home" will tell you about the Mangave cultivars which I am currently testing in my Southern CA Zone 9b garden. Above: Mangave 'Kaleidoscope' in my garden. Begin a treasure hunt for mangave cultivars as I find them. You can see the mangave page at Plant Delights Nursery.

Once the baby plant is bigger, and the mother leaves wither, it's time to transplant the succulent in its own pot. One of the most critical parts of propagating a succulent is choosing the parent leaf. Leaf cuttings can also be used to propagate Haworthia but it is a slower and more tedious method. This is possible by placing it in the sand, without watering, and using brighter lamps that provide sufficient light to illuminate it. They are not all grown in desert environments, so excessive sunlight can cause permanent damage. Only you know what type of growlamp is best for your succulents.