Maybe you'll even start a family tradition of making a succulent clip every summer. Send the link to family and friends, and re-watch the video over the years. These are some of my String of Pearls and String of Bananas that I have propagated and grown in different pots over time. Cactus and succulent shows often have hundreds of plants on display. Kids love the quirky look of these plants. Succulent-related activities include a potting bar at which children select plants, and with the help of LACSS volunteers, pot them up. It would be helpful to take cuttings in autumn, spring, and summer. Spring is the best time for division. This will stop your succulent from going stale indoors. If you take care of your succulent, it will become more used to the sun and can then be moved to a full-sun position. It prefers full sun and is easy to propagate. Q: Will my succulent grow well under full sun? Make sure you watch my 10-minute. Protect Your Succulents from High Heat & Sun You'll be able to see what's in flower, looking good (or sadly awful), as well as how I check the health and condition of succulents large and small. Keep an eye out for Laura Eubanks' upcoming newsletter. She shares tips for budding succulent designers.

Breastfeeding or pregnant women are advised to consult their physicians before starting an aloe Vera juice diet. This is probably the easiest succulent to use, which is aloe polyphylla, or spiral aloe. The "Shrubby Stonecrop", although it is cold-hardy, can't be grown indoors. Cacti that are native to the Americas are perhaps the most well-known. Cacti are simply one group of plants among the many different types of succulent, so the terms 'cacti' and 'succulent' should not be used interchangeably. Look for containers that are unique in second-hand stores, and then go to a succulent specialty garden to pair them with plants. This blog post has great information for those looking for plants to add to their indoor cactus garden. Then ZZ is the perfect plant for you. You won't find a perfect one because no two plants are alike. For plant suggestions, see the list of "Best succulents for encouraging a child's interest in gardening" on page 186. Offer an extra dollar for each one the child remembers and can name after the treasure hunt.

The people I've interviewed as a garden photojournalist often credit a parent, grandparent, neighbor or friend for igniting their interest in plants and gardening. There are so many clever ideas here designed to interest kids in plants and gardening, it deserves its own post. Give the child a copy my book, Succulents Simplified. Include Post-its with the names of the plants. You can find them in the section "100 Easy to Care Succulents". One of the most popular areas of the annual Los Angeles Drought Tolerant Plant Festival is the "Kids Day" section, with fun... Succulents-the closest things to plastic in the plant kingdom-are perfect for kids, and no organization understands this better than the Los Angeles Cactus and Succulent Society. This succulent dish garden works best in bright sunlight, such indoors. Although a south-facing sill may provide enough light, you should move it to avoid sunburn.

You will be able to see how bold forms of aloes and agaves contrast with finer-textured ornamentals as you look through my garden-tour gallery. If you notice any signs of sunburn-like white or brown patches of discoloration on your succulent's leaves, move them into the shade right away! Always check your plant for holes or signs of pests. Make sure there are drainage holes at bottom. Use saucers that allow drainage. The panels are translucent and high enough to allow for maximum sunlight. Hanging baskets are a great way to grow plants, like the goldfish plant. They can be planted on baskets or pots hanging from the horizontal bars or rafters. The covers are made of a horizontal metal rod that is atop the cover so wind doesn't lift it. They also protect tender succulents against frost. Hanging succulents do not require a lot of soil. Many pictures of succulents their roots are very thin so make sure to use the right size pots. Fairy elephant's feet, or baby toes, prefer warmer climates. Other species, such as Aloe senecio blue senecio, firesticks and lampranthus, Aloe ice plant, Aloe cameronii or blue senecio are also not at risk in desert climates.

You will need to adjust the lighting if your Aloe vera turns a yellowish brown color. This is because it has not been getting enough sunlight. Your haworthia plants are sensitive and require careful attention to lighting and watering. Although chemical pesticides may not be the best option for mealybug infestation, many people are uncomfortable with the idea. This tiny tool can test your soil's pH, moisture levels, and ensure that your succulents are getting enough sunlight. Newly propagated segments should remain in bright indirect sunshine. The third way to tell if your adenium is getting enough light is by looking at the flowers. Whether you're a newcomer to the succulent world just looking for a pop of color or a long-time cactus convert, succulents and cacti can often be NOT quite the low-maintenance dream they're cracked up to be. You should dilute mild fertilizers to half strength. The steam can be used for sterilizing soil. So get out the pressure cooker or cooking pot. They are almost vine-like and can grow downwards or trailing as they age.