T. maxima, a upright-shaped succulent, catches your eye because of its bright, vivid colors. It grows from upright stumps, which are topped by circular hairy stems. As the plant ages, these stems trail off the roots of the plant. This succulent name, Tillandsia stricta means "erect," indicating the upright nature of this plant. Tillandsia straighta can be mounted anywhere you like, even wood, rocks and ceramics. They don't require soil for growth, but attach to trees or rocks to grow. Although they may look like sea rocks, this succulent is still alive and well. To check for rootrot, simply lift the plant out of its pot and examine the roots. Powdery mildew and root rot are more serious problems that often go unnoticed until too late. The stem that isn't rotted should be saved. The leaves will drop with a light brush. However, repotting will yield more soil and stems that a actual plant. This perennial is clump-forming and has short-stemmed foliage that grows into dense rosettes.

These succulents appear as a cluster of dense rosettes that have thick fleshy leaves and grow alternately from a central spot. This succulent is 1 cm thick with about 15 leaves. Purslane is a smooth, reddish-red stem that produces oval-shaped green leaves. It also blooms bright yellow flowers. Succulent Cactus- This is the only type of cactus that can produce flowers even when they don't get much sunlight. The leaves of succulent cactus store water which allows them to bloom. Echeveria Afterglow should receive full sun to partial shade in order to fully bloom. Tillandsia Stricta produces attractive white and pink floral bracts when in bloom. The bracts can remain bright for up to 10 week and produce a beautiful bright blue flower. However, it only lasts for one day. The succulents' blue leaves can grow between 2 to 4 inches long and have a waxy cover that protects them from drying out in hot and dry conditions. From a distance, this succulent may look like the shredded remains of a very large fur coat swinging precariously in the wind. The plant will appear sick and feel soft and mushy.

The Burro's Tail is extremely sensitive to touch. Thank goodness its description gave it a more natural name to remember - Monkey's Tail. The Burro'stail leaves look like powdered leaves depending on how the sun shines. It has a globular, swollen trunk that gives way to a thin stem, ending in slender, long, hair-like leaves that make it resemble a ponytail, hence the name Ponytail Palm. Make sure you prepare your plants for the onset of spring with adequate sunlight and water. Three factors influence dormancy in all plants. Echeveria, the most common succulent species in cultivation is Crassula. It will cause succulents to retain too much water. You will love the diversity in the different types of echeveria plant varieties that are available. Although I love these plants very much, I have had some difficulties growing them in my past.

Cactus hydroponically can provide many advantages over traditional soil gardening. Fungus gnats are tiny mosquito-like bugs that are attracted to the moisture in the soil. This meter stands out with its LCD screen as well as a separate moisture sensor. Looking like an upside-down tree, this succulent has thick, wide branches that spread out of the treetop like angry roots. Its roots are found from Western Asia, North Africa, and Southern Europe. Aloe Vera, which was discovered in the South Western Arabian Peninsula in early times, can thrive in any climate, tropical or semi-tropical. Aloe Vera can be used topically to treat burns or cuts. A room sealed with no airflow can be comfortably occupied by the Snake Plant for long periods of time. This is called the NPK Ratio, which describes the amount of nitrogen (N), P (and potassium (K).

'Hens’ refers to the parent roset or mother plant, while 'Chicks’ refers to offsets. Pachyphytum Oviferum, which is the scientific name of the thick plant that bears eggs, refers to the pebble-shaped, chubby leaves. The rounded, bluish-purple or bluish - green leaves have a tendency to form a loose-spaced rosette at stem tips. The stems might spiral and narrow to the top. The top half of the stem, the rosette is what you should do. Leave it to grow callus and then plant it in soil. Mix solid fertilizers into the soil top layer if possible. You can always add plant food to your soil if you think your succulents are not getting enough nutrients. These plants are suffering from lack of nutrients. After some trial and error, I was able to figure out these plants and they are quite easy to maintain.

The Saguaro Cactus can grow up to 40 feet (12.2 m) high. It has thick stems with branches that sprout out like the stiff arms of a tube-man. Look at it. You can find more in our article "6 Edible Succulents That Will Excite Your Taste Buds". Need more options on edible succulents? There are many choices when it comes to picking succulents. It's hairy, funny, and has a green color. Portulaca Oleracea or Purslane could be a good choice for your next salad. People are always looking for creative ways to spruce up their gardens, balconies and backyard. Botanists have designated Ponytail Palms from Mexico that are more 350 years old. In South Mexico and Honduras, they are indigenous. The cuttings will eventually root at the cut end and become a new plant. When the leaves begin to shrivel you can tell if your plants are underwatered.