You will likely meet a few of them who have some knowledge about the succulent world. All three are perfect for your succulent-obsessed buddies to showcase to the world (in an enjoyable way) their gardening endeavors. Its stems as well as its fruits are edible in many areas of the world. After a few years, the lower stem areoles become inactive leaving the terminals to continue their function. Cacti have areoles as a unique feature. Apart from fruits, flowers and pads of some cacti species are edible. The areoles produce spikes and flowers.

Trace around the fabric to create a rectangle. Leave at least 3cm for the edge of the succulent patch. Are you interested in making your own embroidery patch from succulents? Secure a safety pin at the back of the patch and wear your succulent embroidery patch with pride! These kits come with 6-12 embroidered patches appliques, which you can iron onto any fabric. It is recommended that you secure your fabric in an embroidering hoop or frame prior to stitching. Most sample embroidery patterns are around 4 inches high, and will easily fit into a 6-inch embroidery loop.

It looks like the succulent is planted directly in your whimsical container, but when its time to water you can just remove the cachepot and water. This plant loves the soil to dry between waterings so you will need to make sure that the container is completely dry before adding water. They can add interest to gardens by adding contrast in the form and color of their leaves. Euphorbia can become root rot if they are overwatered. This is often a death sentence. Euphorbia that do not have drainage are at risk of getting root rot.

This succulent is known to survive winter without any water, and still remain lively. The blooming period of the succulent is very long. It can also bloom in winter months, provided it is kept warm and given enough lighting. Your Blue Sansevieria should be kept in an area where temperatures do not drop below 65°F. The Mexican Snowball may not make it through winter if the temperatures regularly drop below zero. We enjoy being surrounded by the Mexican Snowball. As we mentioned, Mexican Snowballs love to spread by sprouting small offsets in spring.