The first winter frost-damaged succulent is Agave Attenuata. Encouraging better flowering requires a cooling period in winter. 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). The Kalanchoe that gets the most sunlight will prosper. The damage you have done will be almost invisible when it's over.

We cannot wait to see the gorgeous succulent arrangements you make in your amazing faux marble planters. Legend says that the Aztec people hurried to the swampy shore of the lake to see this wonderful sight for themselves. Mist this leaf daily on top of the soil until the new leaf forms and the parent leaves begin to dry out. The Aztecs were moved from place to place for around 200 years. Finally, you can plant your cuttings directly in well-draining earth.

How long can my succulent survive in the dark? They will look best if they have at least 3-4 hours sunlight per day. Puddles can put your plants at high risk for root rot so you might be better off putting your pots in the ground. This hybrid is a better choice than the original because its leaves are more likely to fall and it can grow back in the ground with very little intervention. Lithops are happy in a medium with little organic matter and plenty of rocks. If you've planted your succulents in the right type of soil, you should have little to worry about.

Annie Schreck, Mountain Crest Gardens researcher and on-air host, will join me for a video series about succulent adventures. Mountain Crest Gardens nursery is my proud affiliation. 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. Although nurseries sell boxed and rooted specimens for thousands, Aloe Barbarae is able to start from cuttings. Larger plants can even be branched up to several feet.

This will mean that pesky bugs won't make a home for your succulent and feed off it, which can lead to it becoming dehydrated. This snake plant is perfect for those who forget to water their plants. This article will help you plant and properly care for your frizzle sizzle succulent, whether you already own it or are considering purchasing one. Frizzle Sizzle Does Not Curl Why do leaves turn brown? This is the same procedure for succulents grown outside. If you are planning to replant Lithops so they grow in clusters, or simply need more space, take the Lithops out and replant them carefully.

Snails are among the most dangerous (literally!) pests a succulent grower may encounter. Bait is most effective when used at night when pests can be active. Spray your garden with some water to make it moist and inviting. Add the bait after dark. This article will show you how to properly care for your plant and what pests and diseases it is susceptible to. It also shows how to propagate 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. Read our guide to collecting seeds.

The first winter frost-damaged succulent is Agave Attenuata. Encourage better flowering requires cooling in winter. Cacti and other native plants in the Americas or northern climates such as many sedums/sempervivums tend to do better than those from Madagascar (kalanchoes) and South Africa (aeoniums and aloes). The more sunlight your Kalanchoe gets, the better it will be. The damage you have done will be almost invisible when it's over. Most succulents will survive a short frost (less that an hour), but Agave attenuata's leaf tips can suffer damage.

Step 1. Step 1. Continue to fill the pot with soil until you reach the spot where the soil was before the rot. This can work, but it is imperative the roots do not touch directly in the water, as that would lead to root rot. Some, such as the cactus may be perfectly fine while others could cause serious health problems for cats. 1. Before you dig up the cactus, mark the north side with chalk. If that is true of your forest plants, you should follow the exact same instructions as those for indoor plants.

I also demonstrate how to restore a garden bed that has been dominated by aeoniums in a video called How to Refresh a Overgrown, Succulent Garden. In this new video, I show how to do this while holding my iPhone in my left hand and doing everything else with my right. These are just a few of the amazing specimens he has to offer, and they will be changing constantly. I thank you for your comments and suggestions on my YouTube channel. Before we get on to the good stuff. It is a good idea, even if you plant it outside, to keep your Fred Ives succulent inside. Our plant died after this process.

California is the place to be if your search for succulent lovers continues. However, if the pot you are in love with doesn't have drainage holes, then you can drill holes into it if your skills and tools allow. I hope you will try the plant at home and prove it. Be sure to inspect your plant daily and check for any changes in its appearance.