Lower right: A succulent native Oregonian, Sedum oreganum. Below: Becky wrapped a large, cold-hardy sempervivum Rosette around a small, smaller Sedum confusum and Delosperma Cooperi. Becky refers below to Sempervivum ‘Black’, which she has shown in dramatic contrast with chartreuse Sedum "Lemon Coral". All my books show design ideas and give care and cultivation for Sedum and Sempervivum. All you need is to get familiar with string of pearls caring techniques, including sun exposure and watering. They don't need to be cared for very often. If the plant receives a lot of sunlight, it will show signs such as orange pigmentation or dryness in its leaves. This can also slow down its growth. Use a pair or gardening scissors to carefully remove a section of the vine from the plant. Then, place it in a vase filled with water. You can also remove the offset with a sharp knife.

Winter-hardy succulents can survive cold, rain, and snow, provided that the soil has adequate drainage. The soil's minerals will encourage drainage and help to balance water retention. Debbie succulents love clay and terracotta pots that have lots of drainage holes. Cover drain holes with a 2-inch square cut from a paper towel, so soil doesn't fall out. Allow the soil to drain well before re-potting. If you can see roots through the drain hole, it's time to re-pot. Adromischus is not cold-hardy, so if you live in a zone that gets colder than 20deg F (-6.7deg C), it's best to plant this succulent in a container that can be brought indoors. Aloe, a plant that grows upright, is perfectly suited for tall containers. It becomes active and produces more flowers in the spring, summer. She grows her plants in Turner, Oregon near the Washington border. You can add a sheer curtain to protect plants from being damaged or move them further away from the glass. Add a layer of crushed, tumbled glass (optional) from craft stores, floral suppliers or online.

Add 1/4 inch of neutral-colored sand to the surface. Next, add your filler material. This could be sand (or turface) or poultry grip. String of Pearls can easily be propagated by stem cuttings. Just stick the end of the stem into the soil. If stem succulents stretch or rosette succulents flatten, they're asking for more light. It's possible that this plant will flourish if it's placed in a more suitable soil. The prickly-pear fruit can also be eaten raw but it is better to wash them thoroughly before eating. An established or stressed haworthia requires a maximum of 5Klux. A plant that is still in growth needs 10,000 lux. A robust, well-established haworthia may survive in extreme light conditions of up 20,000 Lux. Provides 18 square feet of growing space. You must top dress your Kalanchoe, whether it's growing outdoors or indoors. Blue Spruce Stonecrop, which is cold-hardy, can be grown outdoors in temperatures below -30°F (34.4°C). Becky's compositions will overwinter in northern climates (Zones 4-8), provided that the potting medium drains properly. Untreated window glass can magnify the sun's ultraviolet radiations and burn leaves.

Pumice is more difficult to find depending on where you live and can also be more costly than perlite. Becky Sell of Sedum Chicks plant cold-hardy succulents with repurposed wood and metal containers, hypertufa pans, wreaths, etc. To fill in the gaps between plants (root balls included) and to raise them if necessary, use a granular potting soil. Root rot is a condition that affects the health of moon cactus. It all depends on how large or small you make the succulents arrangements. Because it is one of the few succulents to survive Utah's harsh winters, I hold it dearly. What do succulents need from the soil to thrive? If need be, remove 1/4 to 1/2 inch of soil from top or bottom so root ball stays below the rim. These new shoots can take root and help the plant to spread further. Like other succulents, the Elephant Bush is susceptible to root rot if overwatered. Good drainage is essential for all succulents, especially those in moist climates. Haworthias can be particularly vulnerable as they are shade succulents. It should be located in full sun to partial shading.

To get the full scoop on which lighting methods work best for your succulents, check out our Ebook "Best Lighting Practices to Succulent Growth". Tap the bottom or sides of the container to release the plant. Below: This brightly-colored vertical container proved to be a great hit. When succulent star Annie Schreck visited recently, we did a video about aeoniums and planted several in container gardens. Scroll down and you'll see Annie and myself planting them with haworthias. The Succulent Cafe was Carlsbad, near San Diego, during Annie Schreck's weeklong visit to Southern CA. Laura Eubanks, of Design for Serenity in Southern California is a well-known celebrity garden designer. Here are Laura's top article on succulent store Ten Tips for Succulent Gardens Design. How to grow and design with cold climate succulents: sedums, sempervivums. Michael Buckner and Lila Yee, homeowner. In order to avoid insect infestations, it is vital that there is air circulation. Provide six hours of light (fluorescent is fine and economical) daily to prevent stretching; store between 35 and 60 degrees; and keep a fan running for air circulation.