You will need to identify the species and genera of your succulent. Next, you can search online for information about them. But of course, you can go with an ice plant as it is easier to say and remember. You will see a decrease in soil erosion and stronger soil structures. This will also benefit other succulents and other non-succulents. This video will teach you how to design a Cold Hardy Succulent Garden. Utilizing pots and containers lets you move the plant around the garden to follow the sunlight and to be placed in shaded areas during strong sunlight.

If you need help choosing the right grow light, check out our article on the top 10 best lights according to succulent lovers. A moisture meter can be purchased or your fingers can dig into the soil to check its moisture content. While this is relatively easy to do when you grow the plant indoors it can be more challenging if you are trying to grow it outdoors. Before you go, check to make sure there's no water in the container. If your succulent's colour doesn't come back or it seems to be growing too tall or sideways, a growlight may be needed.

Perhaps your green succulent has begun to turn red. Or perhaps your vivid, vibrant purple succulent is beginning to fade. When succulent leaves turn brown, the problem can be kind of hard to diagnose. What do brown leaves signify? Brown leaves can indicate three things. They can be caused by a variety of problems: sun damage, too much water, or lack thereof. That may seem like a lot of water, especially if you've been routinely underwatering your succulent. People tend to overwater succulents due to their low water requirements.

Hidden Agave Nursery's Stunning Suculent Rarities (8.11). Jeremy Spath specializes on species and cultivars that aren't too large, do well, and are extremely beautiful. Lithops, which are stones of various colors, blend well into their surroundings. Finally, those who enjoy bringing a pop of color into their container garden will appreciate that they come in multiple colors. Variegated Agaves from Kelly Griffin's Garden (4.33) Beautiful, multi-colored Azave plants. Agave Essentials: How to Select and Grow Agaves (14.36). Learn about how to select and cultivate agaves.