Below is a buying guide that will give you tips and tricks for choosing the best succulents at your local garden center. We would love to know if you have any tips or tricks for growing graptoveria "Fred Ives" successfully. Inactive season: Reduce watering to approximately once a month. I rely heavily on rainwater during the winter season and tend to not water as much because it is rainy in my area. They will thrive in sun and low winter temperatures. It is easy to recreate the climate in winter for these plants.

Pig's ear (also known as the succulent pig's ear) is a succulent plant that grows in thick, oval-shaped leaves with red edges. Desert cacti have transferred photosynthesis from the leaves to its stem to help reduce moisture loss that would naturally happen through the stomata. Although it can tolerate low light and little watering, it still needs some bright light and moisture when the soil dries up. It is time to repot your plant if you notice that the root of your plant is not working properly or it looks a bit duller than usual.