This succulent is a mix of E. pulidonis with an unknown Echeveria species. Don't wait until it is too late to behead an awkwardly tall echeveria and replant it! According to the most popular myth about air plants, "Air plants can get all they need from the atmosphere." To thrive under any conditions, plants need nutrients. Unfortunately, domesticated plants of cacti are more likely to die than wild ones due to the fact that most gardeners do not provide their plants with optimal growing conditions. Overwatering is a common problem with Crassula Tetragona.

Did you ever browse Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and then realize that you couldn't create a succulent arrangement as beautiful? I added other plants in different textures and colors to the mix. After the moss had been laid, I was ready to start planting my cuttings. I started with a few larger plants. Then, I spaced them fairly evenly across the top. Place the succulents into the planter. Fill the planter with moss. Just like with any pot, fill the planter with well-draining soil and succulents.

Over time, this will expose your succulent roots to too much moisture and it may rot. You can also prune the roots to make them smaller. These two options can have adverse consequences for your plants. There are many ways to get rid of these pests. Keep echeveria out of your home.

While many succulent species might not be safe to handle, there are some that have healing and medicinal benefits you will want to keep close by. For example, the stem joints for both the cholla species and the prickly-pear cacti are very weak. You're sure to find pleasant surprises in the cacti family. Devil's head cactus is just one of the more than 1700 surprises (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.