You should realize that not every succulent will be successful. You will need different amounts of sunlight throughout the year. You can check out my post about how to plant succulents. If you need a little inspiration for your own garden, or simply want to see exotic varieties of succulents, check out the San Diego Botanical Garden. After your cactus pads start to form a good root system and the roots are in the ground and covered pretty well, you'll want to cut back on watering. This problem can be avoided by following the watering recommendations.

The succulent will continue to grow upwards, in search for light. The leaves will get more spaced on their stem. 2. Use a sterile knife to remove any healthy leaves from the main branch. The only way to eliminate them effectively is by using a chemical pesticide. This is a great tool to control the environment surrounding the plant and to keep the plant safe in weather conditions that may not be ideal. These plants love to grow in cool, dry environments. They do not thrive in cold or freezing temperatures. These plants are able to thrive in low temperatures.

Some succulent varieties can grow large root balls. These root balls can be easily separated to create new plants. Jade plants will need at least 6 hours of sunshine each day. Make sure it's at least 10% larger than your succulent, and that there is a good drainage hole at the base. If you are transferring a parent plant that is already grown, it is advisable to use a container at least one inch larger than the existing pot. You can make your succulent plants portable by moving them to pots. These conditions can limit the growth of succulent plants and cause stress and disease.

Finding rare succulents isn't an easy task. This book is a treasure trove for succulent explorers. It is very possible that your succulents will stop growing, even if they are absorbed. It may take some time before your plants mature. Rot starts in the roots but moves upward to the vital core. Although succulents can grow new roots from the soil, any roots that are still in the soil could rot if it is drenched again. Consider using a rooting product such as rooting hormone or powder.