Euphorbia (Baseball Plant), a small succulent, has a ball-shaped and usually solitary stem. As it ages, the stem becomes more cylindrical. Euphorbia flanaganii, also known as Medusa's Head, is a small succulent that has a swollen underground root and cylindrical, snake-like roots. It is also called Euphorbia umfoloziensis. This small succulent forms a large underground tuberous structure from its main stem and root. Euphorbia lactea "Cristata Variegata" is an intricately-shaped succulent that forms fan-shaped, spiral-like branches.

This succulent is an easy plant to care for even for the novice gardener. The succulents are not picky in the type of soil they prefer. However, it is recommended that owners use a mix with nutrients that can drain water. Root rot is a serious problem for succulents that don't like too much moisture. All of these symptoms can be a sign that your plant is overwatered but also that it might have root rot.

Laura Eubanks, a friend and succulent designer, uses many different kinds of rock in the creations of her succulent landscapes. Laura taught me that pot feet serve two major purposes. They are both from the same family and have the same origin. However, there are distinct marks that differentiate these plants. This is what you use to suspend your plants in the water of your choice. Get our ebook "The Correct Ways To Water Succulents" now! There are many styles and types of plant tags, so make sure to check them all!

See how it came together in my online article Succulent White-Pot Pairings, and in my YouTube video, How to Pair Succulents with White Pots. This is especially true of succulents that do not like to be in direct contact with water. Temecula artist, John A. Smith, has teamed up to create unique container gardens for their outdoor showroom. Altman Plants owns Oasis Water Efficient Gardens located in Escondido CA. They supply garden centers such as Lowe's, Home Depot, and others. Water may not penetrate the first time around, so repeated drenching is best.