On the other hand, some succulent soils contain a lot more organic material to provide the plant with plenty of food. Mixing standard potting dirt with a mixture of sand, fine sand or shale, pebbles or ceramic to make Lithops potting soil is a great idea. You can find cactus dirt near you. However, many cactus species will accept potting soil that contains small amounts. Due to cutting or potting mix, some leaves may not be able to fit into the succulent mixture. There are many miscellaneous types of cacti, so adjust the procedures to fit your needs.

A succulent that is curled up well is getting plenty of sun. However, a succulent with flattening leaves or spreading leaves is not getting enough. If you keep it indoors, make sure it gets plenty of sunlight. Pruning becomes necessary. You can also upload photos or request personalized feedback by sending them photos of your succulents. You can also use your smartphone to identify succulents. It also has natural antimicrobial qualities that can help stop bacterial and fungal growth.

Whether you're planning a specific arrangement for a wedding or looking for the perfect succulent for your favorite pot, purple succulents should definitely be on that list! You can probably get away with doing them before that, but some succulents may begin to shrivel or lose their rigidity as they try to survive by utilizing the water stored in their leaves. Avoid wetting flowers or leaves when watering.

You must be careful not to drown your succulent by using this method. Another propagation method is division. This is the simplest and cheapest method. It is safe to use as a house plant but should be kept out of reach from pets and children because it can cause some skin irritation upon contact. It is non-toxic to children and pets alike and even lacks the spines of many other succulents. It has thick spines on its trunk that look like shiny thorns. It is because succulents have a thick cuticle on their leaves, a barrier that prevents liquids from entering or leaving them.