T. maxima, a upright-shaped succulent, catches your eye because of its bright, vivid colors. It starts out as an upright stump with a circular hairy stem that trails off the root of your plant. This succulent's scientific name (Tillandsia strictlya) means "erect," which is indicative of the plant's upright habits. Tillandsia stricta is able to be mounted on almost any material, including wood, seashells, ceramics, rocks, and ceramics. They don't require soil for growth, but attach to trees or rocks to grow. These succulents may look like colorful sea stones, but they are alive and kicking! You can check for root rot by gently lifting the plant from its pot and inspecting the roots. Root rot and powdery mold are more serious issues that can go untreated until it is too late. Retain the stem portion that has not fallen to rot. The leaves will easily fall off, but repotting will provide you with more soil as well as a stem than any actual plant. This perennial, which forms clumps, has short-stemmed and thick 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 appears as smooth red stems sprouting out oval-shaped, green leaves and blooms bright yellow flowers. Succulent Cactus: These plants can produce flowers even if they are not exposed to much sunlight. Their leaves contain water, which makes them bloom. Echeveria Afterglow needs to be in full sunlight or partial shade to allow it to fully blossom. Tillandsia Stricta blooms attractive pink and white floral bracts. The bracts last for about 10 weeks and then produce a stunning bright blue flower. But that's it for just a day. The succulent can grow to between 2 and 4 inches in length. From a distance this succulent could look like the remnants of a large fur jacket swinging in the wind. The plant will appear sick and feel soft and mushy.

The Burro's tail is very sensitive to touch. Thank goodness its description gave it a more natural name to remember - Monkey's Tail. The Burro's Tail leaves look like they've been powdered and arranged in a way that is dependent on the angle of sunlight. It has a large, swollen trunk, which gives way to a short stem that ends in long, hair-like, slender leaves. This is why it is called Ponytail Palm. Your plants need to be prepared lava rock for plants spring. Make sure they get enough sun and water. Three factors influence dormancy in all plants. Echeveria, the most common succulent species in cultivation is Crassula. This will retain too much moisture for your succulents. The diversity of echeveria varieties available is something you will enjoy. These plants are my favorite, but I have had problems growing them in the past.

Growing cactus hydroponically offers a wide range of benefits over traditional soil growing. Fungus Gnats are tiny, mosquito-like insects that are attracted the soil's moisture. This meter stands apart from the rest with its LCD screen, separate moisture sensor and standout appearance. This succulent looks like a upside-down tree. The thick branches are shaped like angry roots and extend out from the treetop. Its origins range from Western Asia to North Africa and Southern Europe. Aloe Vera is a tropical, semi-tropical and arid plant that was originally discovered on the South Western Arabian Peninsula. Aloe Vera plant has been applied as a topical medication to heal cuts and burns. The Snake Plant can be used for prolonged periods of time in an enclosed room that has no airflow. This is the NPK ratio. It explains how much nitrogen (N), potassium (K) and phosphorus (P).

'Hens' refers to the parent rosette or mother plant while 'Chicks' refers to the offsets. The scientific name Pachyphytum oviferum means 'thick plant bearing eggs' and refers to the chubby, pebble-like leaves. The leaves are rounded and bluish-purple to bluish green or bluish purple. They form a loose rosette at their tips. The stems could become spiralled and narrow towards the top. The top half, or the rosette, should be taken and given the same treatment as the leaves. You can leave it to form callus, then you can plant it in dirt. Mix solid fertilizers into the soil top layer if possible. If your succulents do not get enough nutrients from the soil, you can always supplement with food. These plants are lacking in nutrients. After much trial and error, I managed to find the right solution for these plants. They are very easy to take care of.

Saguaro Cactus, which can reach over 40 feet (12.2 metres) tall, has a thick main stem and branches that look like stiff arms. It's amazing! You can find more in our article "6 Edible Succulents That Will Excite Your Taste Buds". Want more ideas about edible succulents? You have many options for picking succulents. For example, you can choose from yellow, yellow-green and green. It is hairy, white and green and can be funny. Portulaca Oleracea or Purslane could be a good choice for your next salad. People are always looking to find creative ways of sprucing up their gardens, back yards, and balconies. Botanists have earmarked some Ponytail Palm's in Mexico that are over 350 years old. Indigenous to Southern Mexico and Honduras. The cuttings will eventually begin rooting from their cut ends and grow as a new species. The easiest way to tell if your plant is underwatered is when the leaves start shriveling.