You can plant succulents in the best area for their species by doing careful research and planning. String of Bananas plants thrive in bright sunlight, but they need protection from the sun and heat. You will easily spot an underwatered String of Pearls. A String of pearls that has been submerged will be easy to spot. It is important to ensure that your plant has good drainage. This will prevent it from becoming wet and changing color. However, if you're buying a pot for an outdoor cactus, the color might not be a big priority.

Also, remember to use a commercial cactus and succulent mix or create one by mixing regular potting soil with coarse sand and pumice. You may not have realised that regular potting soil is prohibited for a cactus. The secondary wood or xylem are the areas that can be enlarged. Sunburned tissue can be harmful to succulents. If your succulents' leaves are badly damaged, they may not be able make enough nutrients to survive.

Repotting should occur in spring or early summer when the succulents is at its most beautiful. Aphids can also be a pest to golden barrel cactus during the summer. If you are in the northern hemisphere, which is us in the USA, a south-facing window will receive more light than any other direction. This assumes that there aren't any external conditions like a house or tree shading the sun. You can buy a humidifier to increase the humidity in your house, or you can place open water bowls at strategic points near the plant. Division is the best way for lithops to be propagated.

Surprisingly it is not difficult to maintain or rare. Aluminum coffee mugs can even be strung together by twine and hung on Command hooks. SEDUME LOW MAINTENANCE BEAUTY. Sedum plants can thrive in harsh conditions and will even flourish if neglected. Succulents like Sedum or Sempervivum can withstand freezing temperatures, but won't be able survive long periods of water standing. Outdoor succulents may be possible if you live in an area with higher humidity or frequent frigid temperatures.