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Guides
From beginners to experts, everyone will find something new to explore here. There are a variety of guides that explain general succulent characteristics, as well as guides that get down to the nitty-gritty. If you have a problem with succulents, you can probably find the solution here!
Table of Contents Crassula ‘Morgan’s Beauty’ AppearanceCrassula ‘Morgan’s Beauty’ CareLightWaterTemperatureSoilContainerPropagating Crassula ‘Morgan’s Beauty’OffsetsCuttingsSeeds Known for its silvery-green leaves and flashy…
Table of Contents WaterLightTemperatureSoilContainerCare Tips Variegated String of Hearts, or Ceropegia woodii f. variegata, is a favorite among succulent lovers.…
Table of Contents WaterLightTemperatureSoilContainerCare Tips Albuca spiralis goes by many names including Spiral Albuca, Corkscrew Albuca, Sticky Corkscrew Lily, and…
Table of Contents WaterLightTemperatureSoilContainerCare Tips Dragon’s Blood Sedum, also known as Dragon’s Blood Stonecrop or Shorbuser Blut, is a unique…
Table of Contents Senecio kleiniiformis AppearanceSenecio kleiniiformis CareLightWaterTemperatureSoilContainerPropagating Senecio kleiniiformisOffsetsCuttingsSeeds Senecio kleiniiformis is a slow-growing succulent that is believed to…
Table of Contents Sedum pachyclados AppearanceCaring for Sedum pachycladosLightWaterTemperatureSoilContainerPropagating Sedum pachycladosOffsetsCuttingsSeeds Sedum pachyclados, recently renamed Rhodiola pachyclados, is a petite…
Table of Contents Trachyandra Plant AppearanceCaring for Trachyandra PlantLightWaterTemperatureSoilContainerPropagating Trachyandra PlantCuttingsSeeds The Trachyandra Plant is a unique-looking succulent native to…
Table of Contents Trichocereus grandiflorus AppearanceHybridsCaring for Trichocereus grandiflorusLightWaterTemperatureSoilContainerPropagating Trichocereus grandiflorusOffsetsCuttingsSeeds Trichocereus grandiflorus, also known as Echinopsis huascha, is a…
Table of Contents Notocactus AppearanceCommon Species of NotocactusNotocactus magnificus or Parodia magnificaNotocactus schlosseri or Parodia erubescensCaring for NotocactusLightWaterTemperatureSoilContainerPropagating NotocactusOffsetsCuttingsSeeds Notocactus,…
Table of Contents Echeveria pulidonis AppearanceHybridsEcheveria ‘Christmas’Echeveria ‘Cimette’Echeveria ‘Orion’Caring for Echeveria pulidonisLightWaterTemperatureSoilContainerPropagating Echeveria pulidonisOffsetsCuttingsSeeds Echeveria pulidonis is a slow-growing succulent…
Table of Contents Gymnocalycium Friedrichii AppearanceCaring for the Gymnocalycium FriedrichiiLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagating the Gymnocalycium FriedrichiiPropagating from seedsPropagating from cuttingsCommon pests and problems with…
Table of Contents Lepismium Cruciforme AppearanceCaring for the Lepismium CruciformeLightWaterTemperatureSoilFertilizerPropagating the Lepismium CruciformeCommon pests and problems with the Lepismium CruciformeBug infestationOverwateringRepotting…
Table of Contents Stenocereus Pruinosus AppearanceCaring for the Stenocereus PruinosusLightWaterTemperatureSoilFertilizerPropagating the Stenocereus PruinosusCommon pests and problems with the Stenocereus PruinosusInsect…
Table of Contents Crassula Moonglow AppearanceCaring for the Crassula MoonglowLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagating the Crassula MoonglowCommon pests and problems with the Crassula MoonglowOverwateringMealybug…
Table of Contents Pachyphytum Hookeri AppearanceCaring for the Pachyphytum HookeriLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagating the Pachyphytum HookeriPropagating from a leafPropagating from a stem cuttingCommon…
Table of Contents Portulaca Molokiniensis AppearanceCaring for the Portulaca MolokiniensisLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagating the Portulaca MolokiniensisPropagating from seedsPropagating from cuttingsCommon pests and problems…
Table of Contents Echeveria Prolifica AppearanceCaring for the Acheveria ProlificaLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagating the Echeveria ProlificaPropagating from stem cuttingsPropagating from a leafCommon pests…
Table of Contents Pachycereus Marginatus appearance Caring for the Pachycereus MarginatusLightWaterTemperatureSoilIs Fertilizer Necessary?Propagating the Pachycereus MarginatusPropagating from a cuttingPropagating from seedsHow…
Table of Contents Euphorbia enopla AppearanceCultivarsCaring for Euphorbia enoplaWaterLightTemperatureSoilContainerPropagating Euphorbia enoplaOffsetsCuttingsSeeds Euphorbia enopla, also known as Pincushion Euphorbia, is a…
Table of Contents Kalanchoe ‘Pink Butterflies’ AppearanceCaring for Kalanchoe ‘Pink Butterflies’WaterLightTemperatureSoilContainerPropagating Kalanchoe ‘Pink Butterflies’PlantletsCuttingsSeeds Kalanchoe ‘Pink Butterflies’, also sometimes referred…
Table of Contents Vicks Plant AppearanceCaring for Vicks PlantWaterLightTemperatureSoilContainerVicks Plant PropagationOffsetsCuttingsSeeds Vicks Plant, or Plectranthus tomentosa, is a succulent member…
Table of Contents Edithcolea grandis AppearanceCultivarsCaring for Edithcolea grandisWaterLightTemperatureSoilPropagating Edithcolea grandisOffsetsCuttingsSeeds Edithcolea grandis, also known as the Persian Carpet Flower,…
Table of Contents Dinteranthus AppearanceCaring for DinteranthusWaterLightTemperatureSoilContainerPropagating DinteranthusOffsetsCuttingsSeeds Dinteranthus is a genus of stemless succulents native to southern Africa. These…
Table of Contents Crassula Tetragona AppearanceSubspeciesCaring for Crassula tetragonaWaterLightTemperatureSoilContainerFertilizerRepottingPropagating Crassula TetragonaOffsetsCuttingsSeedsCommon Pests and Problems Crassula tetragona, also known as Miniature…
Table of Contents Lady Finger Cactus AppearanceCultivarsMammillaria elongata ‘Monstrous Lady Fingers’Mammillaria elongata ‘Copper King’Caring for Lady Finger CactusLightWaterTemperatureSoilContainerPropagating Lady Finger…
Table of Contents Haworthia turgida AppearanceCultivarsHaworthia turgida var. longibracteataHaworthia turgida var. suberectaHaworthia turgida CareWaterLightTemperatureSoilPropagating Haworthia turgidaOffsetsCuttingsSeeds Haworthia turgida is a…
Table of Contents Echeveria ‘Doris Taylor’ AppearanceCultivarsCaring for Echeveria ‘Doris Taylor’WaterLightTemperatureSoilContainerPropagating Echeveria ‘Doris Taylor’OffsetsCuttingsSeeds Echeveria ‘Doris Taylor’, also known as…
Table of Contents Calico Kitten AppearanceCaring for Calico KittenWaterLightTemperatureSoilContainerPropagating Calico KittenOffsetsCuttingsSeedsCommon Pests and Problems Crassula pellucida ‘Calico Kitten’ is a…
Table of Contents Adromischus maculatus AppearanceCaring for Adromischus maculatusLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagating Adromischus maculatusOffsetsCuttingsSeeds Adromischus maculatus, also known as Calico Hearts or Chocolate…
Table of Contents Kalanchoe Longiflora Coccinea AppearanceCaring for the Kalanchoe Longiflora CoccineaContainerPropagating the Kalanchoe Longiflora CoccineaOffsetsCuttingsSeedsCommon Problems and Pests The…
Table of Contents Echeveria Dondo AppearanceCaring for the Echeveria DondoPropagating the Echeveria dondoCommon Problems and Pests The Echeveria dondo is…
Table of Contents Echeveria Arctic White AppearanceCaring for the Echeveria Arctic WhitePropagating the Echeveria Arctic WhiteCommon Problems and Pests The…
Table of Contents Senecio Scaposus AppearanceCaring for Senecio scaposusPropagating the Senecio ScaposusCommon Pests and Problems The Senecio scaposus is native…
Table of Contents Sempervivum Heuffelii AppearanceCaring for the Sempervivum HeuffeliiPropagating the Sempervivum HeuffeliiCommon Problems and Pests The Sempervivum heuffelii is…
Table of Contents Pachyveria Glauca AppearanceCaring for the Pachyveria GlaucaPropagating the Pachyveria GlaucaCommon Pests and Problems The Pachyveria glauca is…
Table of Contents Euphorbia Suzannae AppearanceCaring for the Euphorbia Suzannae Propagating the Euphorbia SuzannaeCommon Pests and Problems The Euphorbia Suzannae is…
Table of Contents Euphorbia Polygona AppearanceCaring for the Euphorbia PolygonaPropagating the Euphorbia polygonaCommon pests and problems There are numerous varieties…
Table of Contents Crassula Marginalis Rubra AppearanceCaring for the Crassula Marginalis RubraPropagating Crassula Marginalis RubraCommon Problems The Crassula marginalis rubra…
Table of Contents Crassula Capitella Campfire AppearanceCaring for the Crassula Capitella CampfireCommon Pests And Problems With Crassula Capitella Campfire The…
Table of Contents DescriptionCultivars and HybridsCareLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagationSeedsCuttingsOffsetsCommon Pests and Problems The Echeveria colorata is a gorgeous succulent with rosettes of pale…
Table of Contents DescriptionCultivars and HybridsCareLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagationSeedsCuttingsOffsetsCommon Pests and Problems This striking cactus is a wonderful addition to any garden when…
Table of Contents DescriptionCultivars and HybridsCareLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagationSeedsCuttingsOffsetsCommon Pests and Problems Kalanchoe humilis is a large succulent shrub that is very easy…
Table of Contents DescriptionCultivars and HybridsCareLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagationSeedsCuttingsOffsetsCommon Pests and Problems Crassula platyphylla is otherwise known as ‘burgundy’ or crassula ‘burgundy’. It…
Table of Contents DescriptionCultivars and HybridsCareLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagationSeedsCuttingsOffsetsCommon Pests and Problems The agave parryi truncata is also known as the Artichoke Agave.…
Table of Contents DescriptionCultivars and HybridsCareLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagationSeedsCuttingsOffsetsCommon Pests and Problems Senecio haworthii is otherwise known as the cocoon plant. It is…
Table of Contents DescriptionCultivars and HybridsCareLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagationSeedsCuttingsOffsetsCommon Pests and Problems Senecio barbertonicus is also known as the ‘succulent bush senecio’. Anyone…
Table of Contents DescriptionCultivars and HybridsCareLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagationSeedsCuttingsOffsetsCommon Pests and Problems The Ripple Jade succulent is part of the stonecrop family. It…
Table of Contents DescriptionCultivars and HybridsCareLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagationSeedsCuttingsOffsetsCommon Pests and Problems The graptoveria succulent is also known as ‘Fred Ives’ and is…
Table of Contents DescriptionCultivars and HybridsCareLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagationSeedsCuttingsOffsetsCommon Pests and Problems Here is the ultimate guide to growing aeonium urbicum succulents. Everything…
Table of Contents Haworthiopsis reinwardtii AppearanceCaring for Haworthiopsis reinwardtiiLightWaterTemperatureSoilHaworthiopsis reinwardtii PropagationOffsetsCuttingsSeeds Haworthiopsis reinwardtii, formally known as Haworthia reinwardtii, is an…
Table of Contents Star Cactus AppearanceCultivarsCaring for Star CactusLightWaterTemperatureSoilContainerPropagating Star CactusCommon Pests and Problems Star Cactus also known as the Astrophytum…
Table of Contents Pachyveria AppearanceCommon CultivarsPachyveria ‘Clavifolia’Caring for PachyveriaLightWaterTemperatureSoilPachyveria PropagationOffsetsCuttingsSeeds Pachyveria, sometimes referred to as x Pachyveria, are hybrid succulents…
Table of Contents Echeveria minima AppearanceCaring for Echeveria minimaLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagating Echeveria minimaOffsetsCuttingsSeeds Echeveria minima is a petite succulent native to Mexico.…
Table of Contents Echeveria harmsii AppearanceCaring for Echeveria harmsiiLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagating Echeveria harmsiiOffsetsCuttingsSeeds Echeveria harmsii, also known as Red Echeveria or the,…
Table of Contents Crassula mesembryanthemoides AppearanceCultivarsCaring for Crassula mesembryanthemoidesLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagating Crassula mesembryanthemoidesOffsetsCuttingsSeeds Crassula mesembryanthemoides, also known as Crassula mesembryanthoides is a…
Table of Contents Cephalocereus senilis AppearanceCaring for Cephalocereus senilisLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagating Cephalocereus senilisOffsetsCuttingsSeedsCommon Pests and Problems Cephalocereus senilis, also known as the…
Table of Contents DescriptionHybridsCareLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagationSeedsCuttingsOffsetsCommon Pests and Problems Echeveria purpusorum is a petite rosette-shaped succulent. They are native to Oaxaca and…
Table of Contents DescriptionCareWaterLightTemperatureSoilPropagationCommon Pests and Problems Euphorbia Lactea Cristata also known as Coral Cactus, Crested Elkhorn, and simply Crested…
Table of Contents DescriptionCareLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagationSeedsCuttingsCommon Pests and Problems Fairy Castle Cactus, or Acanthocereus tetragonus, is a columnar cactus native to the…
Table of Contents DescriptionCultivars and HybridsCareLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagationSeedsCuttingsOffsetsCommon Pests and Problems Haworthia retusa, also known as Star Cactus or Window Succulent, is…
Table of Contents DescriptionCultivarsCareLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagationLeaf and Stem CuttingsSeedsOffsetsCommon Pests and Problems Sedum album is a dense, creeping succulent that is sometimes…
Table of Contents What are Lithops?Lithops Soil – Living Stone SucculentLithops WateringLithops SunLithops PropagationLithops Care – Tips for Growing Living…
Table of Contents About Fenestraria Baby ToesFenestraria Baby Toes Ideal Growing ConditionsCare GuideWaterLightSoilBloomingTemperatureSucculent FAQ Succulents are trendy house plants. Their…
Table of Contents What Are Dudleya Succulents?Ultimate Care GuideLightWeather ConditionsWaterSoilTop Tips For Keeping Your Dudleya Alive:Do Not Touch ThemLess is…
Table of Contents Elephant Bush AppearanceElephant Bush Care – Detailed GuideLightWaterTemperatureSoilType of ContainerPropagating Elephant BushesCommon Elephant Bush Pests and Problems…
Table of Contents Haworthia AppearanceCommon Species of HaworthiaCaring for HaworthiaLightWaterTemperatureSoilType of ContainerPropagating HaworthiaOffsetsCuttingsSeedsHaworthia HybridsSources: Haworthia Succulent is a genus of…
Table of Contents Care GuideWater Fertilizer SoilSunshineIdeal Temperatures Ideal Growing Locations PropagationOffsetsSeeds Leaves Buying GuideRoots Color and Appearance Age or Stage of Establishment Number of offsets Fun Facts About Succulents Succulents…
Table of Contents Cobweb Houseleek AppearanceFloweringComplete Care GuideSoilLightTemperatureWateringMaintenance Common Succulent MistakesPropagationDo’sDon’tsSources: The Sempervivum Arachnoideum is an evergreen perennial succulent that is…
Table of Contents Appearance Benefit to Wildlife Care guide Compatible PlantsToxicity to Animals Do’s Dont’s Common cactus mistakes FAQ Is it a cactus? Is it a succulent?…
Table of Contents LightWaterTemperatureSoilType of ContainerOffsetsCuttingsSeeds Banana Succulent or String of Bananas, also known as Curio radicans or Senecio radicans,…
Table of Contents Species of CotyledonCaring for CotyledonLightWaterTemperatureSoilType of ContainerPropagating Cotyledon Cotyledon Succulent is a genus of succulents within the…
Table of Contents Split Rock Succulent AppearanceSplit Rock CultivarsCaring for Split Rock SucculentsLightWaterTemperatureSoilType of ContainerPropagating Split Rock SucculentsOffsetsSeedsCommon Split Rock…
Table of Contents Are Cactus Needles Dangerous?Types of Cactus NeedleSpinesGlochidsDifferent Methods of Cactus Needle RemovalBare HandsTeethTweezersGlueDuct TapeWaxBreaking the NeedlesWhat to…
Table of Contents The Average Size of SucculentsFactors That Affect SizeSunlightTemperatureSoilMoistureHow Fast Do Succulents Grow?Keeping Succulents SmallGetting Succulents to Grow…
Table of Contents Reasons Your Succulent May Be DyingOverwateringUnderwateringPest ProblemsHow to Revive Your SucculentWater TherapyDrying OutPruningRepottingPest Treatment Every succulent lover…
Table of Contents How Can Succulents Survive Without Water?How Long Do Succulents Live Without Water?Species and AgeSeasonLocationHow Often Should You…
Table of Contents Why Should You Fertilize Succulents?More Colorful PlantsReplace Lost NutrientsWhen You Shouldn’t Give Your Succulents NutrientsWhen Should You…
Table of Contents What are Spider Mites?Signs of Spider Miter InfestationSpider Mite’s Ideal EnvironmentSpider Mite Life CycleSpider Mites and FloweringGetting…
Table of Contents What is Water Propagation for Succulents?Should You Use Stem or Leaf Cuttings?Supplies NeededWater Propagation Step-by-StepRoots in Water…
Table of Contents Types of LightDirect LightIndirect LightWhy Indirect Light is ImportantHow to Determine Indirect Light LevelNo Equipment NeededSmartphone AppsLight…
Table of Contents When to Transplant SucculentsSucculent Has Outgrown Its PotSoil No Longer NutritiousNew Succulents or CactiPotential Health ProblemsHow Often…
Table of Contents Understanding the Succulent Life CycleThe Average Lifespan of Common SpeciesMaximizing Your Succulent’s Lifespan Unfortunately, there is no…
Table of Contents When to Sharpen Hedge ClippersSupplies Needed for SharpeningPreparing Hedge Clippers for SharpeningSharpening Hedge ClippersCare After Sharpening As…
Table of Contents Why You Should Sterilize SoilSterilization TemperaturesSterilizing Soil with ChemicalsSterilizing Soil with the SunSterilizing Soil with SteamSterilizing Soil…
Table of Contents Whitefly Life CycleTreatments for WhitefliesNeem OilHigh-Pressure Water SprayInsecticidal SoapWhitefly Prevention Is your precious succulent garden being invaded…
Table of Contents Container Gardens vs Outdoor GardensDesigning Your GardenChoosing Succulents for Your GardenPlanting Succulents in Your Garden Succulents and…
Table of Contents Best Location for SucculentsSoil Quality for SucculentsLight Needs of SucculentsTemperature Needs for SucculentsWater Needs for Succulents Gardeners…
Table of Contents CharacteristicsHabitatSucculents vs. CactiXerophytic and Epiphytic Cacti What makes a succulent different from other types of plants? As…
Table of Contents Symptoms of SunburnWill My Succulent Survive Sunburn?How to Treat Sunburned SucculentsHow to Avoid Sunburned Succulents Succulents are…
Table of Contents Similarities Between Aloe and HaworthiaHybridsDifferences Between Aloe and HaworthiaSizeFlowersLeaf Margin Teeth Can you tell the difference between Aloe and Haworthia? Even experienced succulent…
Table of Contents AppearanceDurabilityInsulationWater AbsorptionConclusion Ask any succulent gardener what their favorite type of pot is, and you may be…
Table of Contents What is plant propagation?Why propagate succulents?How to Propagate SucculentsPropagating Succulents via LeafRemoving the LeafAllow the Leaf to…
Table of Contents What is Hybridization?Plant Hybridization and Naming (Nomenclature)How to Hybridize SucculentsProblems with HybridizationHybrid Plant HealthPatents and Trademarks Despite…
Table of Contents Which Succulents to Choose for BeginnersEcheveria “Neon Breakers”Crassula ovata “Jade Plant”Ferocactus chrysacanthus “Barrel Cactus”Cereus peruvianus monstrose “Monstrose…
Table of Contents What is Succulent Dormancy?Do other plants have dormancy periods as well?What Causes Succulent Dormancy?1. Temperature Fluctuation2. Photoperiod3.…
Table of Contents Succulent Wedding DécorSucculent Wedding FavorsSucculent Wedding AccessoriesSucculent Wedding CakePreparing for the Wedding (with Succulents!)Where to Buy Succulents…
Table of Contents Deciding for Wholesale SucculentsWholesale Succulents BasicsWhat kind of wholesale succulents?Plugs:Cuttings:Things to keep in mind when buying wholesale…
Table of Contents Shipping SucculentsMethods of Mailing SucculentsShipping Succulents Bare RootShipping Succulents in ContainersPackaging Succulents and CactiChallenges in Shipping SucculentsTemperatureCactiCaring…
Table of Contents Pest SummarySigns of a Thrips InfestationGetting Rid of ThripsInsecticidal SoapNeem OilPredatorsBe Proactive and Prevent Thrips from Infesting…
Table of Contents The Squirrel Life CycleSigns of InfestationHow to Prevent Squirrels on SucculentsRepellentsNetting and FencingElectronic DevicesTreatments for SquirrelsPredatorsSquirrel FeedersPest…
Table of Contents How Much Light to give SucculentsEtiolationSeasonal Light DifferencesSunlight vs Artificial LightSunlightMaximizing Natural Light IndoorsSun-Stress or Sun-BlushSunburnArtificial LightsA…
Table of Contents Snails and Slugs SummarySigns of Snail and Slug InfestationSlug and Snail Prevention and TreatmentEgg ShellsPoison BaitBeer TrapsCopper…
Table of Contents How Does a Plant Become Crested?Apical MeristemHow a Crest FormsDifference Between Crested and MonstroseCrestsMonstroseCan Plants Other than…
Table of Contents Zebra HaworthiaBlue EcheveriaPonytail PalmBurro’s TailSempervivum “Ruby Heart”Holiday CactiHaworthia retusaOpuntia SpeciesDragon FruitSempervivum “Pacific Blue Ice” I have two…
Table of Contents Patent vs Copyright vs TrademarkPatentTrademarkCopyrightWhy Is My Plant Patented (Or Trademarked)?What Does a Patented or Trademarked Plant Mean…
Table of Contents What’s the Relationship Between Cacti and Succulents?What’s a Succulent, Exactly?What’s a Cactus?Are Cacti Succulents?Care Differences Between Cacti…
Table of Contents Scale LifecycleScale TreatmentsRemove by HandIsopropyl AlcoholNeem OilAzaMaxInsecticidal SoapBiological Control Ah, scale. That scourge of succulents simply striving…
Table of Contents Mealybug LifecycleHow to Treat a Mealybug InfestationWaterIsopropyl AlcoholNeem OilAzamaxInsecticidal SoapBiological Control Succulents, fortunately, are only susceptible to…
Table of Contents What is Aloe vera?How to Care for Aloe veraAloe vera Sun RequirementsAloe vera Watering RequirementsAloe vera Soil RequirementsPropagating Aloe veraUses for Aloe…
Table of Contents Where to buy succulent seedsLocallyCactusPlazaSucculandAmazonEtsyHow to grow succulents from seedsGet a planting trayFill in your growing mediumSow…
Table of Contents Preventative MeasuresPlant HygieneQuarantinePest TreatmentMealybugsScaleFungus GnatsSpider Mites Mealybugs, scale, fungus gnats, and spider mites are pests that many…
Table of Contents Should I grow succulents indoors or outdoors?Growing Succulents IndoorsGrowing Succulents OutdoorsAre Succulents Indoor or Outdoor Plants?Tips for…
