Annie Schreck from Mountain Crest Gardens is my on-air host. We will be sharing our succulent adventures in a video series. Mountain Crest Gardens nursery, with which I'm proudly affiliated, is the largest mail-order succulent supplier. Aloe barberae, also known by Aloidendron barbarae and Aloe bainesii in Africa, is dramatic, interesting, and sculptural. Jeff explained that his former home was destroyed by a wildfire in 2008. It also damaged an Aloe barberae. While nurseries may offer rooted and boxed specimens at a price of thousands of dollars, Aloe Barbarae, like all succulents, can start from cuttings. This includes large branches that measure several feet in length. When you see the eye-candy below, you might be too. Your succulent roots may become dry and brittle over time. Planting too close to pipes, buildings, or pools can cause trunks and base growth. It may be fine if your plant has had only a few days of too much sunlight. It may be more practical to cut down the size of your Christmas Cactus if it is very small. If a leaf is broken, I will not propagate this plant from it.

Let's learn how to water succulents that are too dry. Although some people prefer to let cuttings or truncheons dry several weeks, then root them in coarse sand (such as decomposed granite), Jeff plants them immediately. Use 70% isopropylrubbing alcohol to dip your cotton swabs, then use it to swab pests. Insecticide soap products paralyze the pests once they reach the area where it has been applied. To be effective, these products must be eaten by pests. Page 114 - In the Thinking Outside the Pot area, I feel a little uncomfortable about the idea that "succulents can survive for long periods of time on their own roots." However, eventually, they will have to start sending out roots. Roots that look black or dark brown and feel wet are suffering from rot. Perhaps, you are like many other black thumbs. You're the one who, despite all efforts, never succeeds in gardening. In the world of container gardening, we often overlap. In this post we'll show you how to properly care for your indoor cactus and how it can thrive.

Your succulent stores its water within its leaves. Therefore, any water that remains in the soil can cause damage to your baby. If your succulent leaves start to turn brown and become soft, it could be a sign that their roots have started to rot. Make sure to keep the soil dry in between waterings to prevent root rot. If you don't balance these elements, your succulent could easily become susceptible to root rot or excessively nitrogen. It helps the potting medium dry faster. This is something your succulents will appreciate as they won't be able to thrive in waterlogged soils. Proper watering goes hand in hand when you have the right mix of soil or growing medium. This is a simple hand poked dot tattoo. It is an unusual method of tattooing that doesn't require a machine. As you can see, the second method was used to lay the stems on the soil. Native to Southern Mexico, Sedum Burrito is known for their long, hanging stems covered with dense, plump, lime-green to blue-green leaves. You can also select stems that have roots.

If you have room in your garden and your climate is mild with a maritime influence, consider adding a tree aloe or two. He'll even cut off a tree-aloe limb for your benefit. Yes, earth-moving equipment is sometimes needed. Make sure you get enough sun. Light Your grow light should be somewhere in this range, preferably as intense as the succulent's native environment. In warm, dry seasons, you'll obviously need to water your succulents far more frequently than you would during that succulent's winter dormancy period. The Laguna Beach Water District works tirelessly to educate the community about water conservation. Laguna Beach Garden Club hosts and organizes the tour. Whenever I go on the annual Laguna Beach Gate & Garden Tour, I hunt succulents. Laguna is not without its problems. All the ideas that I submitted were not allowed in the magazine. Debra sent it to nursery managers or owners. Jeff's home garden is a landscaped botanic garden that spans 4.5 acres. Every plant is for sale. Although it doesn't affect the health of a mature plant, it can hinder its growth.

What starts out in a 3-inch pot in MCG's greenhouses may in coastal Southern CA become immense in 20 years. Make sure to give the plant enough water to drain from the pot. The best soil for your Spiral Spurge should be well-draining; it can be a commercial cactus mix obtained from a local plant shop. To propagate younger plants, you can use a parent Crassulaovata plant. Also, ensure that your cuttings and plants are healthy for the best yield. Plant in fast-draining, loamy, sandy soil. Your plant should be allowed to dry out if the soil is still damp. Place your snake plant indoors and consider the possibility of contact with pets or children. You can trim them as finely as possible using garden scissors. The Water District headquarters boasts a stunning succulent garden. I rarely water the plants during winter season because that is when we receive the most rain in my area.

There are many winter dormant species of succulents including air plants and cactus. In the video above, Annie and I discuss how and why succulents became superstars in the garden and floral world. Laura Eubanks (Design for Serenity) with The Succulent Boy (soon, The Succulent Tod), in front a mounded green she created for the occasion. Celebrity designer Laura Eubanks grew a massive mound of succulents and explained it to a large audience. We recommend you try the process of propagating the pesky plants before investing in a large quantity. Annie moved from northern CA to the Epicenter of All Things Succulent. According to my knowledge, these plants cannot reproduce from leaf cuttings. Succulent plants are durable, but they require certain conditions to grow well. It is also a good idea not to plant your succulents white stuff on succulent a slope.

Instead, you can make use of water to your benefit. I often use a top-dressing that incorporates subtle tones from different succulents. This helps pull together all the elements. During their week in San Diego, I took Annie and Jeremy-the-videographer to top succulent destinations (some well known, some not). You can find a list with all the succulent spots in San Diego and beyond on my website. Laguna's SmartScape Expo is also held there every year. Succulents are both water-wise and beautiful, making them a popular choice for landscape solutions. Now that you know everything you need to about the mysterious succulent type that is called watch chain succulents, now it is time to get to the important part; caring for your plant! If left to the heat and sun, some succulents can survive. Others will burn. It all depends on what type of succulent you have. This contrast will help create a most desirable floral display. Descriptions are a great way to narrow down your options. The city is home to many luxury hotels, spas, eateries, and restaurants. However, you can also see the beautiful Sonoran Desert from many locations.