This succulent is a Kenyan native, but it can only be found in a small area near the border to Tanzania where it grows prolifically and wildly. The branches are also spiny, and the leaves are small and round. Even though the pot is small, the evaporation can be high and the pot can hold very little water. Succulents do not require water as often as other houseplants. This allows you to have two plants at once. The bottom is the rootstock and the top, or scion, is the actual moon-cactus. You can also repot and/or transfer your succulents as part of the care process. If your succulent has been kept in the same container for a while and you are concerned about its quality, fertilize it. However, it is not necessary. You don't want to risk the health and well-being of your succulents or cacti. Instead, sterilize the soil. You can inspect your succulents carefully over the next few days to check for black spots. Then, you can identify which areas your succulents are most suited for. A grow light is a good option if you live in areas where the sun shines less than four hours per day.

Here are some cute owl planters we found perfect for the fall season when you bring in your succulents. However, succulents that are hardy won't freeze in temperatures below freezing. 2. It doesn't take long to find more plants. This allows you to spend more time with your succulents at home. Make sure the soil is dry before you add more water. Did you realize that all those juicy leaves contain water! Some look delicate and fragile, while others are stiff and spiky enough to withstand frost. Succulents love a good, deep soak once or twice a week. After you have watered your succulent a couple of times, the plant should be looking more vibrant and healthy. You can feed your plants with fertilizer every other week in summer. But remember, not all fertilizers will be suitable for succulents. Your succulent may become reddish, orange, blue, purple or swollen if it's not stressed enough. Anthocyanin can turn succulents purple or blue, and carotenoid can make them orange, yellow, or red.

These are great! Please send us your photos on Succulent Plant Lounge. They're used to more sun exposure than they're likely to get indoors, so put them near the brightest window in your home to keep them healthy. You want Euphorbia plants to thrive, so make sure they get as much sunlight as possible. If you decide to plant your succulents in the ground, rather than in containers, you'll need to first acclimate them to outdoor conditions. Even though most cacti do not need to be watered during this period, you should still keep it in cool conditions if possible. Water therapy is a good option if your plants aren't looking as healthy. You should water your succulent baby immediately if you see any signs of underwatering. Overwatering your succulent can lead to its death. It is important that you act fast if you notice yellowing leaves or other signs of water logging. This is why you need to be able to identify other signs in order to diagnose the problem.

The problem with succulent leaves turning brown can be very difficult to diagnose. Sometimes, however, leaves of succulents that you thought were one color can suddenly change. When the succulent is overwatered, its leaves will turn yellow or transparent like we said above. As the problem worsens, they may become darker brown or black. Due to its moisture level, the plant may attract pests such as gnats. For occasional use, place the aloe vera leaf in a container next to a window. These people use the plant to make jams that are great as breakfast or afternoon snacks. The severity of your sunburn could make it difficult for your plant to recover. Sunburn can be fatal because succulents can't carry out photosynthesis with any of their sun-damaged tissue. Your area may experience colder winters that are rainy and colder than snowy. If this is the case, consider covering your succulents with a porch or roof overhang. That way we know there's no chance of our succulents getting damaged by the cold!

As different species are adapted to different environments, the survival and growth of succulents can differ widely. Because they have adapted to warmer environments, such as deserts, soft succulents are more susceptible to frost than hard succulents. Many of them hail from cold, mountainous areas so they can adapt to winter much better than soft succulents. Your hardy succulents will be able to withstand rare echeveria winter conditions better than your soft ones. However, there are some things you can do to help them stay healthy throughout winter. Below is a list of 7 cold hardy succulents that are suitable for northern climates. If you have soft succulents you should bring them indoors as it gets cold. We like to find out which zones our succulents thrive in to determine their softness. Keep reading to learn more about the difference between soft and hard succulents as well as how to identify and care your own plants. That's why it's important to figure out whether or not your outdoor succulent is soft, and bring it in for the winter if it is!