In my book, you will find numerous ideas for succulent plants, containers, and landscapes. It takes only a few minutes to prepare your containers (with or without potting mixes). They mention patience is key as the cactus takes time to row. After reading through this information, you will be fully prepared to grow ladyfinger cactus in your home. Even though deserts receive little rain, prolonged droughts can kill already resilient plants. Yet as sad as many of my succulents look (perhaps yours do too), I have good news: These are resilient plants.

This succulent, a trailing succulent, is native to South Africa. Because of its vibrant colors, it makes an attractive hanging plant. Here's a picture I took of my jelly plant when it was exposed to the full sun. The leaves have a reddish tint. To read more about repotting Jelly Bean Plants, please click on "Jelly Bean Plant How To's". Leaves that are overwatered for jelly beans plants will appear translucent. If the plant is sunburned, it will develop shriveled leaves. This is unlikely to happen and you won't need to save your String of Pearls plants.