Snails or slugs might be the most dangerous pests that a succulent gardener could encounter. Bait is most effective at night when pests are the most active - try spritzing your garden with a little water to create moist, inviting conditions and then adding the bait at around dusk. You will learn how to care for your plants, which diseases and pests they are prone to, as well as how to propagate them. Be prepared to see some amazing results once you are ready to plant. Our guide on how to collect seeds from Christmas Cacti is available here.

A: Succulent species require between 4 and 6 hours of sunlight each day. Crassula mésembryanthemoides can be grown indoors in low-light conditions. You will need to add a grow light to ensure that your succulent receives the proper light. Euphorbia Lactea Variegata needs to be watered only when the soil is dry. It won't survive long periods of drought like other cacti. If left to soak in damp soil too long they can get root rot. Root rot can be prevented by watering only when soil is dry.

The succulent genus Nelia was also named after him. This is in contrast to the offsets that generate the rest of the genus. These parameters are briefly discussed below. Being the fourth largest genus of flowering plants in Southwest US, Echeveria species are popular ornamental plants. The Whale's Tongue type of the Agave Genus succulents is an evergreen perennial succulent that grows up to 5 feet above the ground and acquires a maximum width of 6 feet. The Whale’s Tongue species is well-suited for any fast-draining well-ventilated and well-fertilized soil.