This will give you a longer and more awkwardly high succulent plant. This vertical arrangement is great because you have more space to plant. For topiaries that need to be indoors during the winter, make sure they get plenty of air circulation. Also, use grow lights to stop them from stretching. You can keep going and do it again. If you must clean your succulent, after repotting for example, then try to use a soft brush with a delicate touch.

I have become more comfortable purchasing everything online, even my succulent and soil mixes, because of this shelter-in place situation. Your soil should be as similar to these conditions as possible, for obvious reasons. Before purchasing a plant or bringing it home for the first time, be sure to read through the correct conditions for growing aloe. Your plants could become ill if they are placed in a room with central heating.

There are three main methods to grow succulent plants, cacti and bonsai: in pots; as bonsai; or directly in the ground. There are many nursery plants and cuttings that can be used to plant the cacti in the ground. Add some planting mix to the ground if it is difficult or impossible to dig. Mixing soil with coarse sand can create a sandy soil mix that allows for good drainage. You can also buy special succulent soil. 7. Rework the soil. Turn it over, remove roots clumps, and then mix in compost. Although you don't have to take out stem cuttings, you can still use them for propagation.

If you live in Zone 10 or above, you should be able to grow your succulent outdoors year-round without worry. Aphids are not something you should worry about. You will have some success with this succulent, regardless of your experience with propagation. FAMILY FARM: Over 55 years of experience growing healthy Crassula Succulent plants. These low maintenance plants require little to no attention in your garden or indoors, given the right growing environment. Kalanchoe'Pink Butterflies requires bright light when grown indoors. Crassula. Tetragona is a bright-lit indoor plant. C.