Brody Scotland, a subscriber to Celebrating the Joy of Succulents, says that her beautiful and low-cost succulent garden and home are the result of "artists & weirdos" like herself and Ben who love bright colors. Succulents are designed to thrive in dry environments. Therefore, they don't need much water. Did you know that giving succulents water with the wrong pH can inhibit the plants' ability to take up nutrients? The whole leaf must be taken out, including the bottom. Cut the leaves of your Trachyandra Plant using sharp, sterilized shears or scissors.