Suzy Schaefer's succulent gardening in Rancho Santa Fe "saved us our home," she stated to me (and the national media )...). Suzy, Robert Dean, and their garden of aloes agaves, and other plants---created by Suzy, surrounds the Southwest-style home. This garden is located adjacent to a canyon, which is palm-, and eucalyptus-filled. Even though it might seem ridiculous to legalize succulents as landscape plants it is not likely. It's important to learn more about creating a firewise environment. You can find more tips and ideas in this post about succulent wedding favors. Check the soil moisture level to make sure that your Spear Head gets water when it needs it. To ensure your Saguaro receives enough water, inspect the Saguaro’s exterior pleats. Make sure that the soil is not more than 2 to 3 inches below the surface before adding water.

It doesn't matter what soil you use for this plant, as long as the container isn't allowing water to escape. If the container isn't drainage-friendly, or if they are not available, it will be difficult to grow the plant. It's a great way to add plant life to your space and doesn't require you to spend all your time caring for it. It is time to transplant your succulent when it grows larger and the mother leaves wither. You should pay attention to your cactus spike in finger when you transfer it into a pot. This will prevent it drying out. Because it is less susceptible to diseases and pests than its mother, newly propagated Echeveria does not require as much attention. They can be easily propagated by cuttings, seeds or offsets. It is easy to find agaves. Jade, elephant's feed, jade, aloes, jade and aeoniums. Suzy Schaefer also found them easy to start with cuttings. How to obtain my Top 6 Firewise Succulents.

Tens of thousands of California homeowners, myself included, need to know if Camille's and Suzy were lucky or if succulents actually saved their homes. Clearly more research is needed, and YOU can help: If you know of a wildfire-burned home that had succulents planted so densely (like Camille's) that they should have served as a firebreak, yet they didn't, please tell me. Although it works for many pests, it is best to do some research on the pests you are dealing with. While some species require special care to ensure their survival, many others can thrive with minimal attention. They prefer bright light and require well-draining pot mixes. To balance pH, some potting mixtures contain lime. Use only what you need. Although it's possible to propagate an African Milk Tree by using seeds, the outcome of this endeavor is unpredictable. Succulents may be useful in wildfire protection, but I don't want to suggest they are the solution.

Newcomer claims that succulents saved his nursery from wildfires 10 years ago. Don Newcomer, the owner of Serra Gardens, is moving south to Fallbrook due to business reasons. Serra Gardens was a specialty succulent nursery that has been operating in Malibu for 25+ years. OR, you can simply mix half-and-half bagged soil from any garden center or nursery with pumice (see below). Gary Lyons, Huntington Botanical Gardens' desert curator, has spoken out about his desire for succulents to be used in the perimeter plantings of homes in certain areas. Lyons' newcomer is keen to see homeowner associations or similar groups offer cuttings of Aloe arbescens to residents in a community service. Aloe Arborescens saved the Schaefer home's vulnerable corner. Did Succulents Save Her Home? Numerous succulents are native to the continent, and in the south the climate is similar to that of coastal and southern California. Is there a better mix than the others?

Diana Clark of San Diego, who custom-makes potted plants for her succulent compositions, says that potted plant looks better on stands. Dr. Newton, a geriatrician that often has to deal with death-and-life situations, is not a sensationalist. This cactus is also quite hardy since it can be grown outside, even in colder climates. Cactus obsession has led me to view hundreds of Youtube videos showing how to care for them. Watch my videos where Camille shares her story about her garden. Note: The horrible wildfires that decimated California in 2017 are a stark reminder about when my husband and me, as well as our two dogs, were evacuated in 2007. We didn't know what to do for three days. These plants have been vigorously growing since they were stem-cuts. After completing the course, I am confident in my succulent-growing skills and was able to keep one of them alive in a non draining container.