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 is my proud affiliation. Aloe barberae, also known by Aloidendron barbarae and Aloe bainesii in Africa, is dramatic, interesting, and sculptural. Jeff explained that his former home was destroyed by a wildfire in 2008. It also damaged an Aloe barberae. While nurseries may sell root-packed, boxed specimens worth thousands of dollars for their clients, Aloe Barbarae grows easily from cuttings.

Euphorbia polygona "Snowflake" is a spiny succulent. It has simple, or basally clumping stems that are chalky white with beautiful "heads of dark..." Euphorbia pseudoglobosa, a dwarf spineless succulent, forms a thick, 8-inch (20 cm) diameter mat of segmented stems. Euphorbia langituberculosa (succulent plant) has a thick taproot which becomes a swollen, often tuberculate, (sometimes smooth) stem. Euphorbia neonohumbertii (succulent plant) has long, 4-sided stems, and large, green, leafy stems.

Who wants to see their succulent baby stressed out? This succulent should be kept out of direct sunlight. If you see any of these signs, it is time to take action. It is easy to identify when your succulent needs help. Follow these steps to help diagnose your succulent. We think your succulent leaves will make it if you follow these steps! It can cause root decay, lead to the death of your plant, or even cause complete plant death. These leaves will drop off their own as the plant grows. Healthy ones will replace them.

Agave intenuata is the first of all succulents to sustain frost damage during winter. A cooling period in winter is necessary to encourage better flowering. Native American plants, such as cacti or agaves (or to northern climates like many of the sedums/sempervivums), tend to flower better than South African and Madagascar-based plants (kalanchoes/aeoniums, crassulas). Your Kalanchoe will thrive if it gets more sun. When you're done, the damage will be barely noticeable. Many succulents can withstand a short frost, lasting less than an hour.

For a series of video adventures about succulents, Annie Schreck (on-air host, researcher at Mountain Crest Gardens) will be joining me. Mountain Crest Gardens, which I proudly represent, is the largest postal-order succulent supplier. 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.

We can't wait to see all of the beautiful succulent arrangements you create in your fabulous faux marble planters. Legend says that the Aztecs rushed to the lake's swampy shore to see the amazing sight for themselves. 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 are able to place your cuttings on well-draining soil. You can fertilize your succulent if it has been in the same place for a while, but this is not necessary.

Crassula's succulent variety is diverse and native to South Africa. It is thought to have medicinal properties, particularly in South Africa. Cotyledon Orbiculata, which is from South Africa, was also reported to have some medicinal properties. The photosynthesis process is how the goldfish plant gets all its energy. Therefore, it needs perfect conditions. It needs lots of light to thrive.

Is Gritty Mix or Succulent Soil Better for Cacti and Succulents? When choosing a potting mix, make sure you have good drainage. Keep the sprouts moist until they are of a considerable size for potting. Round-ball cacti are generally grown for their aesthetic value. If the temperature in your preferred area is higher than the recommended, you can position the cacti plants near the windows but keep them from touching the glass. Fill the pot you've chosen with moist soil and gently press each cutting into the soil in an upright position. Repotting is done after the plant outgrows its pot.

Snails, slugs and other pests can be a problem for succulent gardeners. Bait is most effective at night when pests are the most active - try spritzing your garden with a little water to create moist, inviting conditions and then adding the bait at around dusk. This article will teach you how to take care of your plant, how to prevent it from getting sick, and how to grow it. Be prepared to see some amazing results once you are ready to plant. You can collect seeds from existing Christmas Cacti rather than buying them.

Q: Is aloe vera a succulent? Everyone has an Aloe Vera. Aloe vera plants have their worst nightmares: rain and cold weather. A: Aloe Vera plants are extremely low maintenance. Q: Are aloe Vera plants easy to maintain? Insert your cutting and make sure that the leaves are at least one to two inches underground level. Unlike most succulents, mature jade plants can thrive under direct sunlight; in fact, it needs at least four to six hours of exposure per day.