The succulent had been completely submerged in water for an extended period of time. This creates a protective layer between the water and the leaves. The cobweb houseleek is a triangular-shaped plant that grows in rosettes. It also has leaves that are flower-shaped. Christmas cacti flower best in a cool, dark environment. This particular succulent can only bloom once before it dies. Your flapjack succulent will die after producing flowers. It is exciting to see the flowers bloom. Royal Flush flowers bloom pink instead of the usual orange or yellow flowers.

If your outdoor succulent plants have not been watered in more than a week, you can touch the soil to make sure it is a few inches below the surface. Spread your soil in a thin layer on top of the tarp. It should not be more than a few inches thick. Bottom watering is necessary to ensure that soil remains moist. For beginners, you might try a String of Bananas to get started. The watering frequency of string of pearl plants is influenced by many factors. We will discuss these in more detail later.