Some succulent varieties are more active in winter and others go dormant in summer. Crassula Ovata 'Crosby's Dwarf' can still suffer from sunburn even when acclimated to full sun during a heatwave or when the temperature gets intensely hot in the summer months. Even though they can be visually unattractive, sunburn brown spots can actually cause damage to the plant. Avoid leaves with discolorations, spots or other marks. Native to South Africa and Mozambique, they are known for their thick, fleshy, shiny, smooth leaves that grow in opposite pairs.

Succulent plants that do not receive adequate sunlight do not grow properly and will most likely not flower as well. A deep cleft is located between the pairs. This is where their flowers are produced when in flower. The easiest way to propagate Euphorbia enopla is to remove the offsets. Euphorbia Royleanna also known as Royle’s Spurge, hails from the Himalayan Mountains. You can find more cordless and corded drills here. The leaves are arranged on the short stems in a rosette pattern, which can grow up to about 1.5 inches in diameter.

It is important to note that succulents can be more active during winter, while others become dormant during summer. Crassula Ovata 'Crosby's Dwarf' can still suffer from sunburn even when acclimated to full sun during a heatwave or when the temperature gets intensely hot in the summer months. While aesthetically not pleasing, brown spots from sunburn do not really harm the plant but they do leave a permanent mark on the leaves. It is best to choose uniformly colored leaves, free of spots, marks, discoloration and spots.

Many helpful guides are available to help you become the best succulent parent that you can! Even if this succulent didn't bring us good luck, we'd still keep it around because it's so pretty! Mix a good, well-draining potting mix and place it in a container with drainage holes. Snake plants are sensitive to water and prone to root rot, so it's essential to plant them in soil that drains well. A well-draining soil is essential for snake plants. These tips will help you grow succulents and bring beauty and air to your balcony or room.

Most succulents will generally be happier and better at coping with more sunlight than other types. Little Missy can tolerate more shade that other types of Sedum, but will be most at home in partial sunshine. Even under the best conditions, it will only reach half its height. If you cover your seedlings, remove it as soon as you see the germinating plants. Sprinkle the seeds evenly on the soil surface, but don't cover them. Perlite or coarse sand can be added to improve drainage. The appearance of the stem will vary depending on the plant species.

The year prior, in 2010, my books' publisher had commissioned a video to accompany the release of Succulent Container Gardens. Keep frost out. Protect from frost. How to Plant a Succulent Container Garden (6:13 min., 400K views) is on Timber Press' channel. The resulting releases: Laura Eubanks' How to Create A Succulent Pocket Garden (12:37), 347K hits, and Laura Eubanks’ Succulent Flower Design Secrets (3,40 min.) are two of my most popular channels. Pat generously credits Laura Eubanks, the designer of succulent gardens, for her inspiration.