Some people may just want to create a succulent that is different from others. Also, before you plant, dip the stems or leaves in rootinghormone. These succulents are very sensitive and can suffer from temperature drop below 40°F. Thus, these plants can only tolerate temperatures down to 28 degrees Fahrenheit. Thus, the plants prefer the outdoor nighttime temperature of 50-55 degrees Fahrenheit and an indoor nighttime temperature of 60-65 degrees Fahrenheit. These succulents are most at home in areas with low to average humidity. They are able to tolerate mild frost and low temperatures.

Pat Roach and I at Sherman's succulent plant garden. Visit Sherman Library and Gardens Corona Del Mar, CA to see the succulent and cactus garden. You will find so many great tips there. Opuntia Cacanapa 'Ellisiana,' shown below, is a tall, upright plant that can reach 6 feet. It forms a beautiful silhouette of ever-branching ovals and creates a sculptural backdrop of green. It grows quickly from cuttings and survives on rain alone. It can grow upto 15 feet if it is grown in containers. It can grow upto 3 feet tall. However, it normally grows 18' (46 cm) in height.

Root rot can be stopped by following these steps. Root rot can cause browning and mushy plants. They may also smell bad. Root rot is a problem that these plants suffer from because they have short stems and thin roots. It is important to ensure your potting mix is well-draining to avoid root rot. They are perennial evergreens that have long, graceful stems up to 3 feet. Hanging planters are the best place for them as their stems will trail and hang. Succulents tend to be hardy and resilient plants.

This succulent is capable of surviving without water even in winter and still being lively. Although the blooming period for this succulent is long, it can still flower in winter months. If it is kept in a warm place and provided with adequate lighting, it will continue to bloom throughout the winter. Your Blue Sansevieria should be kept in an area where temperatures do not drop below 65°F. If temperatures drop below zero frequently, the Mexican Snowball will not be able to survive winter. We enjoy the company of the Mexican Snowball.