With a little basic succulent care knowledge, your indoor succulent garden will be flourishing before you know it. You won't be able to keep up with the number of chicks they produce. As soon as the temperatures exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit, hens or chicks will begin to get tighter. The hens, chicks, and other animals will take off if they are fertilized in April. Manure tea works well for succulents. You can see some examples in this discussion. You can also paint your pot if this is not what you like. Check out my post for help with succulent identification. No problem. It is easy to mix the solution with the soil and get all the eggs. Then, spray some on the leaves. Although Adenium will grow well in artificial light, it won't do as well in full sunlight.

The area we were planting them in was also in full sun, so these little 2'' (5 cm) succulents didn't have time to acclimate to that hot temperature and the full sun. Your biggest challenges for transplanting or planting succulents outdoors will be extremes in temperature. Extreme temperatures will make it difficult for succulents to absorb water. However, if it never really goes into survival mode it will just keep growing and taking in water. It is better to wait until succulents are in their active growing seasons before you plant them outdoors. Ultimately the best time of year is spring or fall when that particular succulent is going into it's active growing season. It is important to rotate the plant's location depending on the season. This will help maintain its optimal temperature. Succulents will go into survival mode when it is cold. The temperature will affect how much they need water. These plants are classified as warmer temperatures. I wanted to highlight some genera of succulents and show why this makes sense for each particular category.

It's a succulent that can withstand the harsh Utah winters. Lithops are not able to take in a lot of fertilizer. However you can give them a little every couple months to help them grow strong and healthy. When fall arrives, with it's cooler temperatures, they'll open up a little more. Each succulent can tolerate different temperatures so do your research to determine when you should bring your succulent inside for winter. If plants get enough sunlight, they will display their true beauty and show their full range of vibrant colors. They simply love more extremes to show their true beauty. There are many options available to you if you want to add beauty to your home garden. This plant is an exquisite addition to your rock garden or you could even grow it indoors and enjoy its beautiful yellow or pink flowers from the comfort of your own home. This means that they will recover quicker and perk up more quickly in their new home.

It will take less water and be more independent. Even though you will water them less than normal they may still die if you withhold water. If your succulent gets too hot or dry, give it water. However, if you have a forecast of a freeze, avoid giving it water. While there will be some exceptions, most succulents can thrive in milder temperatures. Here are some incredible facts about aloe versa. Aloe vera cuttings can be purchased here for burn applications. Low-nitrogen or foliar fertilizer with sufficient phosphorous can stimulate flowering and fruit growth. You can also try to propagate the succulent from healthy cuttings if you think that the plant is too damaged to replant. What do you picture when you think about desert heat? Echeveria don't mind some heat, but definitely can't handle extended freezing temperatures. There are cold hardy succulents like Sempervivum, and very tender succulents like Echeveria.

It means that each Echeveria species may have its dormancy period. Let's dive in to what that actually means for succulents. Let's look deeper into what being an "opportunistic" grower actually means in terms succulent care and succulent dormancy. They will likely be focusing on deeper roots to better withstand heat or drought. Your succulents may become too thin due to insufficient sunlight. Graptoveria plants are more likely than those with thin leaves to be Graptopetalum. Succulents that are dormant in the winter will actively grow during the spring, summer, and fall months. They will only go into mini dormancy in the coldest winter months (December/January for the US). However, during the hottest days of summer (July/August in the US), they will go through a mini dormancy period and slow down their growth. Even succulents that are considered "summer growers", will experience slower growth in the hottest months.

If temperatures fall below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, growth will slow down. Get your equipment together before starting. This list can serve as a guide. Succulents do enjoy plenty of sunlight, but too much of a good thing can be harmful. Although succulents are great hanging plants, most don't have the ability to trail. It is best grow light strips to cut the succulents carefully and then plant them in their own containers. Adjust Water For Pots - If your string of pearls is potted in a container with drainage, soak the soil until you see water emerge. Learning how succulents need water is a proud accomplishment. As mentioned above, make sure you limit the amount of water these plants receive as they can easily rot while dormant. These succulents need to be protected against extreme heat and water restriction during summer.