You’ll find yourself asking this question even after your window sills are crowded with these fat plants. Whether you’re looking…
Snails and slugs are some of the slimiest (literally) pests a succulent gardener might encounter. They're so sneaky and secretive…
Echeveria "Perle von Nurnburg" translates to the "pearl of Nurnburg". This gorgeous, iconic succulent is popular anywhere plants are sold.…
Thrips are very small, usually winged, insects that are notorious pests the world over. You can easily recognize them by…
Should I grow succulents indoors or outdoors? This is a topic of debate amongst many succulent enthusiasts. In order to…
If you grow succulents, it won't be long before you see some fine, little roots growing out of the stem…
Are you thinking about creating your own assortment of succulent pots that are zanier than anything ever posted to Pinterest? Maybe…
How to Water Succulents and Cacti I thought watering plants was easy… until I killed my first couple (dozen) succulents.…
There comes a point in every succulent addict's journey where they begin looking into purchasing grow lamps to help their…
Shipping succulents and cacti may seem like a risky venture, but with proper packing techniques, you can ensure your plants’…
At their core, succulents are sun-loving plants. And that’s good a thing - it’d be pretty hard to survive in…
The USDA Hardiness Zone System America has a very diverse landscape with a wide variety of climates and temperatures around…
Welcome! Whether you're new to the vivacious world of succulents, or you're an old hand just looking to brush…
Crested and monstrose succulents are weird, wonderful, and very wacky. They're not fundamentally different from their regular counterparts, though. They…
I bet you didn't expect a linguistics lesson on a succulent site! Well, Sublime Succulents is all about education -…
So you just bought a plant at a store and it was simply labeled "succulent". We've all been there. If…
One of the most persistent pests a gardener can encounter are squirrels. These tenacious critters may be cute, but they…
Unfortunately, due to the abundance of adorable potential planters, it's not always possible to plant succulents in a proper container.…
Weddings are an ideal place to showcase your love of succulents and cacti. From décor to favors, there are plenty…
Ah, scale. That scourge of succulents simply striving to survive. Alliteration aside, scale is a nasty pest because it spreads…
With the popularity of succulent terrariums and unorthodox planters, "fat plants" often end up in containers that don't have drainage.…
These are two popular plants that get talked about all the time! However, both species have tons of common names.…
A common question - but one that deserves an answer! Is there any point in giving the plant water right…
Lithops are simultaneously the easiest and the hardest succulents to care for. They practically demand to be ignored; you'll find…
Repotting your beloved plant can be daunting if you’ve never done it before, but don’t worry! It’s easy to do…
I have two great loves: my plants and my pets (there's a lot of crossover between those two groups, too).…
I need more succulents, pronto. Don't we all? Your newfound succulent habit could start to get expensive if you had…
Succulents, fortunately, are only susceptible to a few kinds of pests. Mealybugs are probably the most common one we have…
Are you a business or landscaper in search of wholesale succulents for your next project? If so, then this is…
Sometimes you find a plant that has a little label that says something along the lines of "This plant is…
Even novice gardeners know that fertilizer is important to encouraging and maintaining healthy growth in plants, but how does it…
Dormancy is a word that's thrown around every winter. Plants go to sleep or something; they hibernate like bears, right?…
Mealybugs, scale, fungus gnats, and spider mites are pests that many succulent owners will struggle with at some point or another.…
This vibrant, colorful succulent grows quickly and easily. It has a few peculiarities not shared by other succulents, such as…
Spider mites are difficult pests to tackle. Most of the time you don't even know they're a problem until the…
If you’re looking to add a unique twist to your container garden, consider creating a fairy garden. Fairy gardens are…
Aloe vera, perhaps the most ubiquitous succulent in the world, is the ultimate houseplant. It is small, easy to care…
Fungus gnats, sometimes called sciarid flies, are annoying pests that seem to crop up every few months. They are very…
Winter is coming. Or that's what I keep hearing, anyway. Depending on where you are in the world, it's probably…
Growing succulents and cacti from seeds is a great way to acquire some species that are too expensive or too…
When purchasing plants, you generally have two options: buy a mature plant or buy some seeds. Succulents and cacti, however,…
Don't be embarrassed; it's not a dumb question! Everyone has to ask about the difference at some point. I didn't…
The soil in which you put your succulent is probably the most important decision you'll make regarding that fat plant,…
So you've finally decided to take the plunge and delve into the wonderful world of succulents – great! Or, better…
What do I do now that I've got a succulent? Congratulations on your recent acquisition! We're sure you two will…
If you've found your way to this article - congratulations! You've realized that drainage holes are a crucial part of…
Help, my succulent is growing weirdly! Is your succulent growing strangely tall? Is it becoming thinner or tapering off? Or…
It can be scary to graft cacti, but it doesn't have to be! It's actually quite easy! Cacti are tough,…
