There are some risks that the bear paw plant may be contaminated with toxic substances. This could cause irritation or other health problems. You can learn how to grow bear paw succulents if you want more of them in your garden. Are you getting bored with the overabundance of green in your succulent garden? I think this is due to the excessive amount of rain California has received. There are also variegated cultivars for each of these cultivars, but they tend to be more costly and harder to find. This list will help find the perfect purple plant for your hanging planter.

If the succulent is still inside the plastic pot, it's a good sign. The pot can only hold very little water and has a high evaporation speed. The thick stems of this plant grow taller than the pot. This causes the plant to either trail along the ground or hang out of the pot because of its weight. Make sure you plant it in well-drained soil and a tall potter. "Old Man Cactus" (a potted cactus) is a tall cylindrical plant that's covered in modified spines. These spines resemble hair and are popular among potted cacti.

See: How to Refresh an Overgrown Succulent Garden. You really need rocks. Read my review below. Keep your guests happy by weeding garden beds and the areas they frequent most. Spines, which are needle-like structures found on the surface of cactus, can be described as modified leaves. The plant's plump, grayish-blue leaves have a hint of pink. This will enable you to identify hidden pests, and treat each plant individually rather than the whole garden. In my book Designing with Succulents (2nd Ed.), I explore this subject.