You can also behead succulent plants for propagation. You can revive the plant by slowly increasing your watering frequency. You can make your potting mix damp by not allowing enough time between watering. This can cause many problems. Protect your Kalanchoes from the sun's rays as they may cause sunburn. Indoor kalanchoes need to be near a bright and sunny window if they are to be exposed to the sunlight. Kalanchoes love temperatures between 65 and 85deg F. They are both tropical and subtropical plants. They look even more beautiful when in bloom.

This succulent thrives in a sunny southward-facing window. The Lepismiumcruciforme needs to be kept between 60 and 75 degrees during its summer growing period. These succulents are ideal as ground cover for beds that have a wide range of colors. If your plant isn't being watered enough, it can start drying out and will eventually start to drop. You should water every 2-3 days until your cutting is complete and the plant is well-watered. Echeveriapulidonis likes bright light so place it near your best sun spot if you have it growing indoors.

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 instance, both the cholla and prickly pear cacti species have relatively weak stem joints. There is a cacti group that is so varied, there are always surprises and pleasant ones. Just one of the over 1700 varieties is Devil's-head cactus. Add some rare or exotic specimens and the story becomes even more exciting. Your seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix towards the end the cold season.