Etiolation can be detected if your succulent is growing taller, thinner, or looking stretched. While it is alarming to discover a spider mite infestation in your indoor plants, it does not pose any threat to your family. Since plants cannot survive in insufficient light, they'll sort of "move" and use mechanisms to get light. These are the best soils to use for succulents. Sansevieria plants can rot if they are left to soak in water for too long. These results in the creation of a stem stump or the chopped terminal mother, which can be very useful.

Similar to the effects of higher temperatures, your succulent's colors will intensify when it reaches 90 degrees Fahrenheit. This is when the plant will burn and turn a brownish or black color. They look just like them though. Take the time to examine each plant's needs so you can find out what ideas you can think of. You shouldn't be surprised if you see multiple colors in one cactus flowers. You would place the active ones (Aloes, Aeonium and Haworthia), in one group, and the rest (partially and fully dormant), in another.

A succulent pest, which leaves are covered with bumps, recently discovered its way onto this sempervivum. You will need to use a pair or sharp pruning shears. Follow the leaf until it reaches the main stem. In my latest video, I take you to a newly renovated collector's garden north of San Diego. This garden is a favourite of mine, having been my favorite since 2008. Topdressing is necessary for succulent gardens. Add topdressing. Begin by swathes rubble rock bordering pathways.

Squishy succulents can also feel underwatered. But, this is a different feeling than if they were overwatered. If your succulents look sickly or seem to be dying, then you may be underwatering them. The only thing that should be used to water dracaenas is freshwater. Yellow traps can be used because whiteflies are attracted to yellow. It will also give you an accurate estimate of the number list of cold hardy succulents insects you might have.