If you're in Southern CA, do visit the cactus and succulent garden at Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona Del Mar, CA. It is full of great ideas and tips. Pat and I met in an online class. We spent most of our time at Sherman in the succulent and cactus garden. Each store has a potting bench and design assistance. Succulents that mimic undersea vegetation lend continuity to the design. Q: Can succulents survive in the desert environment? Succulents can be their pets. They need containers that are colorful and personal, that fit perfectly with the space they're in.

The "Fairy Castle Cactus", while cold-hardy, cannot be grown indoors. You can water your air plants by misting. Spray bottles are used to spray water on the plants two days a week. You can water your lithops by waiting until the soil is dry to the touch before giving it water. You should give your indoor plant more water than your outdoors plant when watering.

Do you have a favorite succulent book not listed here? If you are cutting delicate or small plants, it is worth investing in a pair of scissors. Ten gardeners may have ten different preferences. If you ask them, they might give ten different answers. Feel free to try both shears as well as scissors to determine which one suits your needs best. You may be able to cut thick succulents or cacti with the scissors. The scissors should not be used with excessive force. They can also cause pain and discomfort. During summer, you may water it once a month.

This plant looks a lot like a Cactus but is actually succulent. 2. Use a sharp knife or your hands if you can, to remove the offset and roots from the main stem. Your succulent will soon die if the roots are unable to support it. The leaves will become less healthy as the plant age. Before you plant your succulents, check out my post on how and when to plant them. The good news is that there doesn't necessarily have to be any problems with the plant you want to behead. It may look great in a vintage or teacup, but it should have drainage holes.