Once the roots start to grow, plant your party favor and water like you would with a full-sized succulent. Avoid watering succulents' leaves. Instead, water them from the bottom. Remember that succulents, just like other plants, go dormant in winter. What is the weather like? If the temperature drops below 30° Fahrenheit, your cactus should be brought indoors or covered to protect it from freezing.

Recently, a succulent pest discovered that leaves were covered with raised bumps and was causing them to turn brown. Use a pair of sharp, clean pruning shears to follow the leaves to the main stem. I recently took you to a newly renovated collector’s garden north San Diego. This garden is a favourite of mine, having been my favorite since 2008. Topdressing is necessary for succulent gardens. Topdressing can be done in several ways. Begin by placing rubble rock along the borders of pathways.

When watering your succulent, it is important to ensure that the soil is dry. In the winter when the plant is dormant, save up on your feed - your cacti doesn't need it. Repotting at least once a year can help keep your plant alive and give it the room it needs to grow. The string of dolphins plants needs at least six hours of indirect sunlight to grow to their full potential. This plant only needs four to six hours of direct sun each day. Aloe Vera may be known as "the Plant of Invincibility" due to its belief that it is the oldest plant on Earth.

When planting this succulent in containers, the container should have adequate drainage holes at the bottom, so that the excess water can run off freely. The soil should be moist if your Peperomia graviolens are planted in the summer. Plant multiple species at one time. Many species can adapt to various environments. However they should not be placed in extreme temperatures or for extended periods of times. It is best to avoid feeding your cacti during winter. Most cacti species go into dormancy in the winter and don't require a lot nutrients.