Don't overwater your succulent. It can cause it to rot. The CA Department of Fish and Wildlife has been increasing its surveillance and has enlisted the assistance of the CA Native Plant Society to watch out for unusual behavior, such as hikers carrying bulging backpacks and ropes that protrude from their roots. A dudleya during the season of Santa Ana winds looks like a pile of withered foliage, maybe with a few dry flower stems sticking out. Because they are used for dry periods and soil that drains well, succulent rot can be caused by too much water or poor drainage. The plant has two legs, and there is a small "pup" coming off the bottom of one leg that looks nice and healthy, but the two 6 foot legs are partially browned from a bad frost. This Mexican beauty goes by the names Beaucarnea, Bottle Plant and Elephant Foot.

The plant will hunker down and fall asleep, then it will fold its upper leaves over the vital core. If your pups were propagated using the flat method, it might be a good idea to dust the roots with some potting mix. Then continue misting the plants as you did over the past four weeks. I have been able keep it alive this far. I would love for it to grow and flower someday. You will be able to create dozens new arrangements for your yard or home. Also, you'll learn how to keep your succulents healthy. Keep in mind that most cacti plants wake up from dormancy in spring, and this is the time you will start to notice new growth. For some plants, it is an important part in their life cycle. Feng Shui refers to the art of finding balance in your life. How to care plants in containers that do not drain water. Consider planting succulents with other plants with similar care requirements. Although succulents thrive when there is lots of sun, Debra offers helpful tips on how to choose plants that can thrive in low-light locations such as inside or outside.

Debra shares how she creates beautiful mossy wreaths. She uses a variety of cuttings, buds, and flowers. You will learn about different plant types and techniques. Enter my special discount code DLBA to get a free Pass. You can get a free pass by visiting the Show's Buy Tickets page. Enter this code for my followers and fans: DLBA. There is no plant, succulent or otherwise, that can be taken for free from public land. The leaves will get heavier and the stems thinner and weaker, and this problem could sneak up on you without you even noticing until it's a bigger issue. You should plant your Albuca Spirals bulbs at the start of the fall.

They thrive best in indirect light but can be prone to rot. They have light green leaves with pinkish edges. Low light conditions are those that receive only a limited amount of sunlight per day. They are native from the desert regions around the Equator, but they are now very popular as houseplants due to their low maintenance. While you may have seen moon Cacti before, do you remember seeing one with such a vibrant color? Next, you can think of different arrangements where plants are grouped according to value and color. Next, arrange the bouquet in a beautiful vase. I zipped around San Diego's Spring Home/Garden show right before the judging, cell in hand. It's a great experience to shop around for the perfect plant. Dudleyas are known by the common name "liveforever", as they can live up to 50 years if placed in the right place. The dudleyas in San Diego County are easy to find. A writer for The New Yorker recently asked me about dudleyas, and how likely they are to survive in the wild.

I suggested that The New Yorker interview dudleya expert Kelly Griffin, succulent product development manager for Altman Plants, the largest grower of succulents and cacti in the US. This is Dudleya greenii, native to the Channel Islands off the CA coast. Most noticeable in larger species such as D. brittonii (native to Mexico)and D. pulverulenta (Southern CA), flowers that form on the tips of long bloom spikes produce seeds that fall far enough away from the mother of thousands varieties ship that her offspring don't compete with her for nutrients. Certain species have a farina (powdery coating) that acts as a sunblock by reflecting UV rays. They may appear slightly differently because there are many species of spider mites. But when succulents are grown indoors near dogs, there is one very important thing to consider: Are succulents poisonous to dogs? I'll admit, I thought the shovel thing was silly when I first saw it.

It was amazing. Although they sold their floral shop in Solana Beach, you can still see aspects of it in their gardens, like the lovely vertical display above. They still hold onto the stem to protect it from heat, sun, and desiccation. Dudleya furinosa requires near-vertical hillsides with plenty of sun. But not too much. And no summer water. Griffin is a well-known breeder of aloes. In a YouTube video, Griffin shows off the Dudleya cultivars which he has been testing in his backyard. St. Madeleine Sophie's Center's (display gardening above) aids adults with developmental disability. No question I'm biased, but the display garden (above) showcasing plants from Desert Theater nursery, and designed by Steve McDearmon of Garden Rhythms and Katie Christensen of Miss Katie's Garden, was my favorite. Miss Katie brings a feminine look to succulents. This display is a combination of succulents (dudleyas), and red bromeliads. Many of these plants display their most vibrant colors at the end and beginning of spring. The display garden shown above features agaves with dasylirions. It also uses a lot more interesting hardscape and topdressings. This is THE way to have a waterwise yard.