There are two types of succulent substrates: soil and grit. Cost: Two pillows I kept, even though I did not use one: $60 Plant-pot pairings are like picking throw pillows for your sofa. None of the succulent pillows made it into the entry. The entry pillow has a bird on it, but hey, I'm into birds. Back home. Aargh. A white pillow looked wrong. The entry is completely white and all the pillows screamed bedroom. Yet, I had also purchased an orangey-red rag carpet trimmed in blue-green at World Market. World Market Rag rug: $40 World Market: Cactus pillow and rug I found a pillow that had a watercolor of a Cactus Garden in it. It was rectangular ("lumbar") and larger than Pier One's, but for less money. Step 2 Add cactus soil. Most Cotyledon species can be grown in all types of containers. At left are a pair of Talavera "shoes" and a frog pot atop a larger container. Unfortunately, you will only be left holding a single stem.

These plants will bloom when they are ready or mature enough. Grab an old pair of polka-dotted rain boots, a pocket knife, succulent soil, and some succulents, and get ready to DIY! It should not get buried under leaves or melt away. Although leaves may develop yellow spots and black spots over time, they will grow back with some summer warmth and proper feeding. To learn more about succulents and cacti, please visit my post "How To Get Succulents and Cacti To Bloom". If they don't have a place to scratch, their instinct will be to claw at or scratch at your plants, furniture and appliances. We hope this post has provided you with plenty of ideas for hanging plants! Stays red all year if given full sun. Different succulents can grow in different colors, and some produce blue, pink or white flowers. Their long-lasting flowers and translucent leaf margins repeat the orange of roof tiles and pavers, succulent 'Sticks on Fire' at left, and bird-of-paradise along the wall (when in bloom).

You can see damage to the leaves or mush depending on the succulent. This works best if the soil is allowed to dry at least halfway up the pot before watering again. It is not uncommon for Sedum rubrotinctum to "drop leaves." (Although this is not to be confused with signs of over-watering) You can collect the dropped leaves and propagate them as well! The Agave or Yucca variety will affect the color of the leaves. Aloe ciliaris is a sprawling succulent that will climb palm tree trunks. Overwatering can cause root rot, which is one of the greatest threats to your Madagascar palm's health. If you see any of these symptoms, it is important to inspect your plant for root rot.

Although Jade plant (Crassula Ovata), can be one of the most resilient, it is also susceptible to some diseases. Ancient Egyptians first used succulents to treat minor health problems like earaches, digestive problems, and fungal disease. Next stop: Cost Plus World Market, where colorful cacti greeted me from Melamine plates, shower curtains, and even nifty metal buckets. Cacti plants, and other succulents, make amazing landscaping plants. Learn more about them on my Cold Hardy Succulents page. Tree aloes can be slow to grow and may not look their very best in the cold months. Small aloes. These strong, toothed aloes are able to withstand adverse conditions. In natural settings, he recommends mixing one or two varieties of hardy, drought-tolerant ornamental grasses with flowering perennials. But I did keep two. However, if your plants live in a warmer region, then you can only water them every two weeks. During dormancy, the plant almost stops growing, so it needs little water to survive. After changing containers, do not expose the young plant to direct sunlight for lengthy amounts of time. They are able to grow indoors as well as outdoors. However, they prefer sunny climates that receive plenty of sunlight for maximum growth.

The best place to grow aloe vera is in a window sill, or anywhere that gets at least five to six hours of sunshine per day. Pat Roach is a friend of the potter and drove from Los Angeles to pair five plants with succulents at Oasis. This specialty nursery is located in Escondido. Altman Plants manages Oasis, and they sell it online and at local garden centers. The water will get to the roots quickly, and it will also revive the plant. The plant will shed its leaves during droughts or underwatering to conserve water. Remember, succulents are drought loving plants that store water in their thick leaves and stems. The best way to describe this type of edible cactus variety's flavor is "a cross between cucumber and green pepper." They have small fruits growing from their stems which are often compared to grapes in terms of size and color. The best way to check if your plant gets enough water is to keep an eye on its moisture. Your plant's fate will be sealed if it receives more water.