For many years I have been a keen gardener. I am also a long-standing member 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. That first video's content is fine, but I just now noticed neglected comments and questions. Site visitors are encouraged and welcome to comment on posts. YouTube doesn't allow you to fix a video without deleting the original. This will result in deleting comments and viewing count. That is a huge no-no. YouTube is an interactive form of social media. Another suggestion is that the name "Kalanchoe Luciae" originates from the ancient Indian words "Kalanka" and "Chaya", which means "spot" and "glossy," respectively. Pat used greens, oranges and reds for the nandina Pods. It was very creative.

Hens and chicks have beautiful rosettes in red, green, blue, and copper colors. Many succulent species have this ability, including chicks and hens, aloe, certain haworthia species and cacti. Cacti come in different colours ranging from blue, green and grey. Some cacti species also grow in Central America and adjacent Islands such as the Caribbean and Galapagos. I cannot wait for this book to arrive. This is the book that I'm going to include in my Christmas gift giving. My Zone 9b garden is where I demonstrate plant-pot pairings. It also includes holiday and gift projects. I will show you how to get a cactus splinter out to use a blue pot to hold succulents. I had to find "before" photos of succulents in order to show how they have changed over time. A potting bench was what I had always wanted. You should be careful when purchasing your first String of Pearls succulent. They can die from overwatering, which could be a problem that you unknowingly inherit.

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 mix for succulents consists of potting soil and some added 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. The reorganization took six months. You don't have to water them every day, they can survive up to two months on their own. To deter cats, you can plant these plants around or next to your succulents. It had become too large, and several of the plants needed to been pulled out and moved elsewhere. Although you might be aware of the things that need attention, you will also be delighted by the beauty that is new.

Tell me what you need. Get your aloe vera plant to bloom correctly if you want it to grow in a garden. To keep your succulents all the same color, add fertilizer. Avoid fertilizer if there isn't much natural light. Senecio Radicans does not require any fertilizer, but if preferred, we can choose an organic liquid fertilizer prescribed for indoor plants and apply it once a month during spring. The cuttings may be slightly damper in comparison to mature plants. However, you should avoid excess water and standing water. Though it's not always easy to find, it's a great plant for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. Sun exposure brings out the purple hues of the plant. The plant can live in light to full sun. To find the perfect spot, you will probably have to move it around a few times. The new Succulent Care Basics page helps you find what you need right away. Look at my resource page for useful tools such as moisture meters which will help determine the right time to water your succulents.

Above: From Home Page. Agaveguiengola likes to be petted, according to the Home page. The stems of this succulent have small prickles that look similar to cactus. You don't need to do this as often as you might think. As long as the soil does not retain too much water, that is. Just make sure to water them regularly since they'll be in direct contact with the soil. They will need more water at this point in their growth, unlike during winter and summer. They have green leaves with transparent stripes. The flowers are yellow or cream in color and appear in late winter or early summer. It is an excellent accent to rock and outdoor container gardens, as it is extremely hardy. The year prior, in 2010, my books' publisher had commissioned a video to accompany the release of Succulent Container Gardens. But my books are still the best source for choosing, growing, and using succulents. Books are very detailed. You can hold the books in your hands, underline text and mark margins. Just as succulents can thrive indoors, many succulents can do the same outside. She also mentions "Make A Succulent-Topped Halloween Pumpkin," the YouTube how to Laura and me made back in 2013, when succulents were new to pumpkins.

Seven years ago, I noticed that San Diego succulent designer Laura Eubanks was amazingly good at demonstrating and explaining her methods. You will have a greater chance of success in your propagation if you use heat properly and allow for air circulation. There's some good stuff, but also conflicting info, intrusive ads, obvious errors, and "authorities" with agendas. I find it frustrating and irritating, and I suspect you do as well. To find anything you needed to "Search". There is much to be proud, but there are many things I would have done differently. Artificial grow lights can be used to supplement sunlight if you live in an area with limited sunlight. A grow light can be used to supplement the light requirements of your plants, particularly if it is not exposed to a lot or in winter. Although it can be grown in tropical Africa, this plant doesn't like direct sunlight.