Although succulent soil is different from standard potting dirt, fertilizer does not have to be too expensive. This ultimate care guide covers everything you need to know about desert rose, from how to care for it, to whether it can be propagated and more. The couple uses it as one of their two ground coverings. You can find more when you add the succulent-filled front yard with its hardy and interesting lawn alternative; cozy benches in garden corners; semi-shaded patio gardens; and a well-hidden utility area.

If you're new to dealing in an infestation of succulent pests, you can also learn about how to treat them. Scales can be small, gray-colored oval-shaped insects that are commonly found on succulent stems and leaves. Last year, scales actually decimated my aeoniums. The flowers are usually visible in spring, summer, and may last throughout the growing season. Root rot will occur when the soil retains too much moisture.

Fun succulent, 'Topsy Turvy. This stunning trailing succulent features thin, branching branches. This Euphorbiaceae succulent has one of the most distinctive appearances. It is very similar to a common succulent, but has chunky, oddly-shaped stems. This adaptation is necessary because, in the absence of leaves, stems and branches are the main media through which photosynthesis occurs in Euphorbia Candelabrum. They may reach 10 feet when they are in South Africa, which has hot summers and very dry ground.