Consider this especially if your succulent lives in shade. A pretty little flower develops at the tip of this stem. Portulaca Molokiniensis comes from hot, dry regions, and gets very little water. You should ensure that the bottom of your succulent's pot has drainage holes so that excess water can drain away easily. You should ensure that there are drainage holes at the bottom to let excess water drain away freely. Perlite is a mixture of volcanic minerals, which are high in natural moisture. It mimics natural sunlight, enabling photosynthesis to take place.

This is because the soil in your garden isn't considered sterile, meaning it may be infested with bugs that could harm your succulent. You've probably seen this dainty evergreen showcasing its thick carpet of rosettes on a well-manicured rock garden. The Mexican Snowball's fleshy rosettes are impressive on the rocky outcroppings in the Chihuahuan-Tehuacan Deserts. The Mexican Snowball's roots may have contributed to its popularity as a sun-loving succulent. Mexican Snowballs thrive in sandy soil. Aeonium Cyclops may be the right choice for you.

Annie Schreck from Mountain Crest Gardens is my on-air host. We will be sharing our succulent adventures in a video series. Mountain Crest Gardens nursery is my proud affiliation. Aloe barberae, also known by Aloidendron barbarae and Aloe bainesii in Africa, is dramatic, interesting, and sculptural. Jeff explained that his former home was destroyed by a wildfire in 2008. It also damaged an Aloe barberae. While nurseries may sell root-packed, boxed specimens worth thousands of dollars for their clients, Aloe Barbarae grows easily from cuttings.

This container garden is designed by Katie Christensen of Desert Theater. The display garden above, featuring plants from Desert Theater nursery, was created by Steve McDearmon of Garden Rhythms, and Katie Christensen (Miss Katie's Garden). Miss Katie brings a feminine aesthetic to succulents. Dudleyas, which are closely related to Mexican rosette succulents (echeverias), can be a collectible novelty that can sell for up $100 each. D. brittonii and D. pulverulenta both native to Mexico have flowers that grow on the tips.