My books publisher had ordered a video in 2010 to accompany the publication of Succulent container Gardens. Protect from frost. Keep any container that is not draining out of water, or from automatic irrigation, dry well. Timber Press' channel contains How to Plant an Succulent Garden. It is 6:13 min., with 400K views. The resulting releases, How to Plant a Succulent Container Garden with Laura Eubanks (12.37 minutes, 347K Views) and Laura Eubanks Succulent Gardens Design Secrets (3.40 Min., 323K Views) are some of my most popular videos. Pat graciously credits Laura Eubanks as the inspiration for this post. Seven years ago I was struck by the skill of Laura Eubanks (a San Diego succulent designer) in explaining and demonstrating her methods. Since then, Laura has gone on to become a garden celebrity---deservedly so---and to create her own hugely popular YouTube channel. She also mentions "Make Succulent-Topped Pumpkin," a YouTube tutorial that Laura and myself created back in 2013, when topping pumpkins were still relatively new. See my post on essential items for planting succulents to see this list. Not only will you be aware of the problems that you need to address, but also you'll be delighted at how beautiful your garden looks.

These mutations can occur due to any physical stress a succulent may be exposed to. One reason you might choose one over another is the need to have enough light. These weirdos will grow in any space that has light, water, and air. You can now access our entire library of ebooks. You can trim the plant back to keep it small, as it will take it almost ten year for it grow to full size. As the plant grows older, it begins to take on an oblonger shape. After the plant is established, gradually introduce it to direct sunlight but be careful not to subject it to sunburn. Make sure your succulent receives at least four hours sunlight per day to avoid sunburn. Although the low-growing, vigorous species can still thrive with less than six hours sunlight per day it must be kept at least four hours. Pat "fixed" her pumpkin by spraying a dozen of seed-pod sprays each measuring between four and six inches. Pat Roach of Cerritos in CA, my new favorite succulent pumpkin, found me on her Instagram feed. I love its loose, airy look, which came about, Pat says, because her original design needed something.

Pat mixed the colors of the pods with nandina pods using red, orange, green. Cactus plant come in many shapes and sizes. This will help the plant not strain for sunlight and help develop its stunning colors all around the plant. The best time to water is during the active summer phase. You can cut most succulents of average size with a pair or two of gardening shears. Don't be afraid of trying different tools to find the best one for you. Successfully Growing Succulents teaches you how to put all the pieces together. It will help you create the perfect schedule for your succulents in your climate. This will give your succulents the confidence and skills they need to thrive for many years. To give your succulents the best possible care, you will need to research every plant you bring home.

Before the offshoot can be planted in well draining soil, it will need to dry. As mentioned, the jade plant should only be watered when the soil is dry. This plant is used to dry and hot climates so humidity is not an issue. The toxic sap in this plant makes it unpalatable for most pests. We have some of the best designers, plant experts, specialty nurseries and private succulent gardens anywhere. You might also be a YouTube star and have your own channel. What advice would you offer? YouTube is all a step-by -step guide to doing something. This is a bad idea. YouTube is interactive, and it is social media. Watering with ice cubes, on the other hand, means that you will need to use up space in your refrigerator to freeze water. YouTube allows you to delete a video, but not fix it. This means that comments and view counts will be erased. The first video's content is excellent, but I am now noticing neglected comments or questions. That's right, now that you know what that means, how can you get more water and nutrients? Every three years, it is advisable to re-pot your string of buttons plant to get rid of old soil and replenish nutrients.

The nutrients are delivered immediately to your plants. You will need to apply it as often as you need. Before using the grow tent they seemed to always find a way to get to the plants and knock them over or touch the cacti, causing problems for both themselves and the plants. This makes it easy to assemble and lasts for months. Hot glue keeps the squash intact, which is important since succulents thrive on moisture in their burro's tail dropping leaves. This image is taken from my Succulents inside a Clamshell video. You can see five mini arrangements I made in my DIY Succulent Teacup Gardens tutorial. You'll also see a teacup which I planted 18months ago in the video. My Zone 9b garden is where I will show you how to pair plant-pots, holiday and gift projects, favourite no-fail succulents and seasonal gardening tasks. I used a variety of cuttings from my garden to make my three teacups.

It takes approximately a day to produce two to three minutes of finished video. An hour or so of sun daily helps plants stay compacted and colorful. Two mugs were used: one to hold a bouquet of flowers and the other to house a mammillaria plant cactus. The cup's Mammillaria plumbosa has nearly doubled. It is free and will help you to appreciate succulents. To create a simple bouquet, place succulents in a mug. This is done by adding 1/4 to 1/2 of the fertilizer to your water for watering and misting plants. Plants on the left side: Oscularia Pendunculata and Graptosedum 'Francesco Baldi'. Aloe Vera plant are succulents. They have spreading roots which can then be used to propagate other plants. To find out more, visit our article Can Succulents Survive In My Work Environment. Succulents, which are fragile plants, can easily get damaged. Generally, potted plants require good drainage soil to thrive.

7. You can clean any soil that may have gotten in contact with the saucer. It is important to use organic matter for holiday cactus potting soil. It doesn't really matter. What Time Do Succulents Flower? It shows you how I select and combine succulents inside a blue plant pot. To make the replanting pot, mix soil and substrate. Then pour the mixture into the new pot. 3. Place the conical frame inside a pot. The broader end should be in the pot. A camera lens, picture frame, hand mirror can help you see your garden from a different perspective. These varieties are great for creating a vertical garden, or hanging displays. Certain cacti varieties are just not meant to be tamed. Cacti can become fatal if root rot goes untreated for too long. Flowers won't root unlike cuttings. They will need to be replaced. The cuttings will most likely root in a few days.