Cactus anatomy can be confused with succulent anatomy. It's hundreds of years late. These spines cannot be replaced and will eventually die. The Crown of Thorns plant only requires repotting every 2-3 years because it is a slow grower. Once a plant has established, it can be reduced to once every week during summer and to only once every 2-3 weeks in winter. It turned out to be a Mother of Millions or Devil's Backbone plant (Kalanchoe Delagoensis), as I later discovered. As with all other plants, sunlight is vital for the plant's growth and blooming.

The most experienced gardeners will be able to grow any succulent from seeds. Check out these top desert plants that you can grow indoors to help you get started with your indoor garden. You will only need to fertilize your cactus during their active growing period; for most cactus, this usually takes place in the fall, summer, and spring. You also have the Aconcagua Monkey Tail Cactus as well as the San Pedro Monkey Tail Cactus. You can control pests by spraying the cactus in a dilute solution containing alcohol (1:3). However, this solution could cause damage to sensitive cacti.

A drainage hole may seem like a minor detail, but trust me, it's crucial to growing a healthy succulent. Hence, it's crucial to WATER SPARINGLY during the winter season. If the sap comes in contact with your skin, wash it off with warm, soapy water as soon as possible. The poisonous sap of Mother of Thousands should not be planted near children or pets. Boston fern is an elegant looking indoor plant that is cat-friendly. Though this hardy plant can do well in low light conditions, they tend to grow very slowly without enough light.

Please share your photos in our Facebook group, Succulent City Plant Lounge. The plant can withstand temperatures between 16-16 degrees Celsius on its upper side and between 26-26 degrees Celsius on its lower side. Silver Crown cannot tolerate temperatures below 7° Celsius. If the first three inches of ground are dry, the ground will be dry enough for the next drink. Your plant will become brown and soft if it is left outside for too long.