Brody Scotland, a subscriber to Celebrating the Joy of Succulents, says that her beautiful and low-cost succulent garden and home are the result of "artists & weirdos" like herself and Ben who love bright colors. All succulents are built to thrive in low-water environments, which means that they require very little watering. Did you know that succulents can be inhibited from absorbing nutrients if they are given water with a low pH? Remove the entire leaf including the base. Cut the leaves of your Trachyandra Plant using sharp, sterilized shears or scissors.