The simple answer is that succulent plants need sunlight to grow and thrive. On the other hand, you need to guarantee that you don't leave your desert succulents with damp soil for extended periods. This plant does not thrive in shade for prolonged periods. I checked on them once more and they were all healthy and had survived the winter freeze. You can increase the amount of time they spend in the lights if they are doing well. Tube lights are perfect for covering several plants at once. They also make a great choice for gardeners with many succulents or other cacti.

While some popular succulent species may look dangerous to come close to, some are known for their medicinal and remedial values that you might want around you. For example, the stem joints for both the cholla species and the prickly-pear cacti are very weak. The cacti group is so diverse that you're going to run into surprises (pleasant ones) now and then. The Devil's head Cactus is one of over 1700 surprising (species). You can make the story even more interesting by adding rare, exotic species. At the end of the cold season, sow the seeds in a well-draining mixture.

This will improve the overall look of your succulent arrangement and make your succulent stand out. The third benefit is that your arrangement will look more professional. They can flower easily because of the water stored in their stems, even during extreme temperatures. It can be watered once a week if it is too dry. You may have spotted a stunning succulent along the seedling isle at your local farmers market, shouting 'Pick me.' Or perhaps you have been gifted with a tiny but charming succulent at your office party or best friend's wedding.

With so many of our succulent lovers asking for more, we listened and responded. You can follow us for daily succulent content. It will be sure to inspire your inner gardener. You will see the nutrients in the compost slowly seep through to your Lithop plant. Fill the pot with a mix of fine sand, potting soil, and compost. This is the right ratio. Potting soil should comprise two-thirds and fine-sand one-third of the volume. Once the cuttings are rooted you can remove them from water and put them in soil. The minerals will collect at the bottom of the water tray.