Succulent Gardens offer a large selection of planters as well as a variety of flowers. Peanut Cactus grows in clumps so they are great for hanging planters or ground cover. Pincushion Cacti - This cactus is one of the most widely grown and it grows quickly, making it a good choice as a beginner. It was difficult to get my finger away from the cactus. Use a pair or tweezers to remove any protruding parts. This article explains how to properly water succulents and helps you avoid future problems. Allow Euphorbia to dry out between waterings. You shouldn't water more often than once per week.

While it is called an offset, a succulent dog is a small root which grows at the base and becomes a pup. When propagating aeoniums via cutting or division, a root stimulator can be helpful. Propagating Portulacaria Afra does not take much effort, despite the big rewards. You can propagate Portulacaria Afra best in the spring and summer by using stem cuttings of plump leaves. Cacti plants also have thick stems that are herbaceous. Keep in mind that the spines which serve as leaves on these plants cannot photosynthesize. The primary function of the stem is to store water and photosynthesize.

Speaking of lovely succulent container gardens, this one is by Katie Christensen for Desert Theater. Although I'm biased, the Desert Theater display garden, which showcases plants from Desert Theater nursery, was designed by Steve McDearmon and Katie Christensen, Miss Katie's Garden. Miss Katie brings a feminine approach to succulents. Dudleyas, related to echeverias (rosette succulents from Mexico) are collectible novelties that sell for up to $100 apiece. D. brittonii and D. pulverulenta both native to Mexico have flowers that grow on the tips.

Francis Masson was the first person to record that the succulent was discovered by a gardener apprentice. Don't be discouraged if it doesn't go as planned. Keep trying! If the soil isn't removed, jade turning red the roots of your succulent can become rotted. Make sure your succulent's root are not the only thing that is in the water. Make sure you've read this article about proper watering practices to avoid this happening again.