A succulent is a great wedding favor. Click here to view our article: "Did Your Know There are Beautiful Suculent Candles?" Click on the "My Stem Cutting Success Stories" link to learn more about where these cuttings were actually taken. For more on succulent soil recipes, please click on "Best Soil and Fertilizers for Succulents."There are tools such as moisture meters and hygrometers to check for moisture levels in the soil and in the air. Although too much water can be dangerous for this succulent it is important to note that it needs a little more moisture than most other succulents including its Aeonium cousins. The Aeonium dodrantale, also known as Greenovia donrantalis, is a great choice if you love roses. They are large, white and fragrant. You will need to take them outside during the night to enjoy their fragrance. Due to its extensive cultivation, the Queen of the Night cactus is a very popular plant.

You have endless decorating options for your cactus garden. It is just like a cactus garden. This particular cactus flourishes in Zone 10 to 11. If you want to determine the zone in which your plants are located, this tool will help you. It is also one of 19 Epiphyllum genus species, with this particular epiphyllum (Epiphyllumoxypetalum), being the most widely used. Like other succulent plants and plants like cactus, the epiphyllumoxypetalum species is a native of south Mexico and parts central America. This species is known as queen of the nights and Dutchman's pipes cactus. How can I make my pencil cactus flower? Chinese however use it metaphorically to mean someone who is able to achieve a short-term but significant success. This is similar to the flower of the pencil cactus plant, which blooms at night but doesn't survive to see the next dawn. According to Chinese beliefs, God will grant your wishes if your petitions are offered to him when the flower blooms.

Because succulents are available in many shapes, textures, and colors, you have the flexibility to match any table setting. Additionally you can personalize tags for added charm. You will find many unique succulents to match any setting and mood. Why Gift a Succulent? These succulent plants come from South America and Central America. You can still ask questions by leaving them in comments below, or posting them to the Succulent City Lounge. The epiphyllum oxygenalum plant is a durable and easy to maintain cactus. But all these good looks will fizzle under low light, too much fertilizer (nitrogen), and overwatering. From spring to autumn, use a low nitrogen fertilizer at least once a month. From spring to fall, water should only be applied once per 2 weeks.

You'll need to water your plants once every 4-6 week. Arizona has a warmer climate than Maine, so you might find yourself watering your plants more often. Succulents are the latest wedding favor trend. Enjoy learning about the 4 Irresistibly Cute Succulent Wedding Favors? Wedding favors can vary in price depending on what the couple is willing to spend. You can find distilled water in your local supermarket. Remedy: Blast the flies off with water to remove some of the flies. Scale insects/Mealybugs can be removed by gently scraping the leaves with a hand tool. This delightful evergreen is a native of the Canary Islands. It has bluish-green, cup-shaped leaves and a densely packed rosette. It's also known as Rose Succulent. These plants produce dominant flowers in November through around the turn of the new year. You are excited to use more succulents for your wedding in 2015?

The most famous of these succulents is the Echeveria Elegans or Mexican Hens and Chicks. Echeveria setosa and Echeveria pulvinata are actually Doris Taylor. You will find the perfect Echeveria for your wedding, with colors that range from deep blues and violets, to vibrant hues of yellow and orange, to mellowing out into pinks and shades of purple, to brighter hues of yellow and flushed orange. Check out "Best Succulent Arrangements You Have to See" for more wedding planning ideas. A good rule to follow is to have the pot about 1 or 2 inches large in diameter than the current nursery pot the plant is in. Another rule of thumb is to give just enough water so that the plant doesn't wilt. You may need to water it more often as this mix is not like soil. Brahma Kamalam was named by Indians in honor of the Hindu god of Creation, Brahma. I can grow succulents indoors as well as outdoors. Succulents tolerate all temperatures well, so you don't have to worry about getting droopy blooms on your big day. Cholla cactus can be grown in a variety of climates. You should allow for space for other plants to move.

The succulent is very easy to care after it has been planted in your garden. You can do-it-yourselfers can have fun putting individual succulents together in their preferred pots. However, you can also find garden centers that organize everything for you, saving you precious time. We have selected some succulents that will evoke emotions and exude cuteness. Make sure you also visit our other pieces to enhance your wedding. Check out "The 7 best succulents for wedding arrangements" or "7 Succulent bouquets you wish existed". Check succulent Facebook pages that swap plants and succulents in your area. You can enrich the soil with half-strength fertilizer to succulents once the first year is over. This should be done during winter, when the plant is still growing. To allow the top soil dry completely, you can reduce your watering during winter. Repot only after the soil is dry completely.

Fungusgnats can cause serious damage to tropical plants, as they love the moist and warm soil. It grows most often in winter, when the conditions are less severe. These plants are unable to survive in hot conditions because of the water they receive from their roots. They need less water and should be watered only when completely dry. Family and friends gathering together, sharing food, drink, laughter, and all the other things you need to create a fairytale ending. The Gymnocalycium mihanovichii (or simply Moon Cactus) is exactly that. Gekka Bijin means beauty beneath the moon to Japanese. This South African native is a total beauty to look at and a perfect wedding take-away memorabilia. The branches allow your African Milk Bush to grow more leaves, giving you a fuller look. Nothing is more sculptural than a cactus. For drainage, I use cactus soil mixed with perlite.