Click here to read our article "5 Tips on Saving Dying Succulents" for tips if your succulent isn't looking healthy and is at risk of dying. An ideal choice for creating a vertical gardening project is the use of air plants. These stems also have bendy ends that make them perfect for hanging baskets. Only water the soil when it is dry. Mixing your soil should be done with gloves. These gloves will protect your skin and hands. The soil should be moist.

It can be difficult to care for this succulent because of its natural behavior. You may opt to purchase your cactus mix online or make your own soil mix at home. You might also check your local hardware stores for succulents. These are sometimes mislabeled, but they do show up occasionally. They may be available at your local nursery or garden center, or you might know where they are. This is probably the most exciting step for creating your perfect succulent garden.