I have been an avid gardener for many years and a long time member of the Carmichael Cactus & Succulent Society. Ideal temperatures for this type of cactus are between 50degF & 90degF. An advantage of Euphorbia lactea cristata is that they are not particularly demanding regarding the substrate or its pH. Let us answer some of the most commonly asked questions about succulent pots. While the video's content is good, I have just noticed that it has not been updated with questions or comments. Site visitors are welcome to leave comments. YouTube makes it impossible to delete a video or fix it once it's uploaded. That's a no-no. YouTube is a form of social media, which means it's interactive. Another possibility is that the name Kalanchoe Luciae derives from the ancient Indian words Kalanka "Chaya" and Chaya, which are "spots" and 'glossy," respectively. Pat used green and orange nandina seeds, as well as red.

Hens and chicks have beautiful rosettes in red, green, blue, and copper colors. Many succulent species do it, including hens as well as chicks, aloe and certain haworthias. Cacti can come in a variety of colours, from blue to green to grey. Some cacti varieties also thrive in Central America and other nearby Islands like the Galapagos or Caribbean. I cannot wait for this book to arrive. So this is a book I will be including in my gift giving. In my Zone 9b backyard, I share plant-pot pairings with holiday and gift ideas, as well as favorite no-fail plants and seasonal gardening tasks. In this video, I explain how to mix succulents in a blue-pot. I had to find "before" photos of rare succulents online in order to show how they have changed over time. A potting bench was the first thing that I wanted. Be careful when buying your first String of Pearls succulent in a retail store. Over-watering can cause them to die.

You should ensure that the medium you choose drains quickly enough. If the soil is not draining naturally, French drains can be done or other methods used to drain it before you transplant. A standard potting mixture for succulents is made up of potting soil with some drainage material. Hot glue makes these compositions simple to assemble. And because the squash is intact (and succulents survive on moisture in leaves), they'll last for several months. Six months was required to reorganize the squash. The plants can survive without water for up to 2 months if they are not watered on time. You can use these plants to keep cats away by placing them next to or around your succulents. It had become overgrown and some of the plants needed to be pulled out and repotted elsewhere. You may be tempted to do some repairs, but you will also be amazed at the beauty that you discover.

Please tell me what you want and need. Get your aloe vera plant to bloom correctly if you want it to grow in a garden. You will want all your succulents to be the same color so make sure you fertilize them. If your garden doesn't get much sunlight, you might want to delay applying fertilizer. Senecio Radicans do not need fertilizer. However we can recommend an organic liquid fertiliser for indoor plants that we can use once a month during the spring. It's okay for the cuttings to be a bit damper than mature plants but be sure to avoid standing water or overly wet soil. It can be hard to find, but it is an excellent plant for beginners and more experienced gardeners. The purple hues are best seen when it is exposed to the sun. The plant can tolerate light shade to full sun. It may be necessary to move the plant several times before you find the right spot. The new Succulent Care Basics pages will help you locate what you need immediately. My resource page contains useful tools, such as moisture meters that will help you know when to water succulents.

Above: From the Home Page. Agave guiengola is a pet-loving creature. As it has small prickles around its stems, the succulent looks similar to a desert cactus. Good news is, you do not have to do this often. So long as the soil doesn’t retain too little water, it’s okay. You should water them regularly as they will be in direct contact to the soil. They will require more water during this stage of their growth than they do in the summer and winter. These leaves have transparent stripes on the leaves and blooms that are cream or yellow in color. It is hardy and can be used in outdoor or rock gardens. A video was made for Succulent Container Gardens by my publisher in 2010 and it was released the following year. However, my books remain the best resources for growing succulents. Books are in-depth. These books are very detailed. You can hold them in one's hands, highlight text, make annotations, place Post-its on pages, flag them with Post-its and curl up to flip through. Succulents can thrive in indoor and outdoor environments, but many can be grown outdoors. She also mentions "Make a Succulent-Topped Pumpkin," the YouTube how-to that Laura and I made back in 2013, when topping pumpkins with succulents was new.

Seven years ago, Laura Eubanks of San Diego was an amazing succulent designer. She demonstrated and explained her methods well. Take note of the importance of proper heat and good air circulation for a better chance for your propagation's success. There are some good ideas, but there's also conflicting information and intrusive ads. All of this frustrates me, as I'm sure you are too. To find anything you had to "Search." While there is much to be proud about, there are also plenty of things that I wish I could have done differently. If you live in an area that does not receive enough sunlight, artificial grow lights are a good option to increase the amount of sunlight your succulents get. You can also supplement your plant's light needs with a grow light, especially if you do not receive a lot of sunlight or during winters. Although it can be grown in tropical Africa, this plant doesn't like direct sunlight.