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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!

Beginner Guides

Where can I get some succulents?Read More
Saving Succulents from Snails and SlugsRead More
DON’T Make a Succulent Terrarium. Here’s Why.Read More
Succulent Propagation for BeginnersRead More
Succulent Stretching / EtiolationRead More
How to Get Rid of Fungus GnatsRead More
Hardiness Zones and SucculentsRead More
How to Water Succulents and Cacti: The Ultimate GuideRead More
How to Care for Aloe VeraRead More
10 Non-Toxic, Pet-Safe SucculentsRead More
How To Keep Succulents AliveRead More
Should I put gravel in the bottom of a pot?Read More
How to Treat Spider Mites on Succulents and CactiRead More
How and when to fertilize succulentsRead More
Succulent Soil – Everything you need to knowRead More
How to Grow Colorful SucculentsRead More
Complete Care Guide for Echeveria “Perle von Nurnburg”Read More
Scissors vs. Gardening ShearsRead More
Succulents for WeddingsRead More
Light and Sun for Succulents and Cacti: The Ultimate GuideRead More
The Difference Between Aloe and HaworthiaRead More
What is the difference between Mother of Thousands and Mother of Millions?Read More
Treating Thrips on Your Succulents and CactiRead More
Root Rot and SucculentsRead More
What to do with Succulent Cuttings and LeavesRead More
How to Repot SucculentsRead More
How to Deal With Common Succulent PestsRead More
How to Pronounce “Echeveria”Read More
How Much Sunlight Do Succulents Need?Read More
Make a Fairy Garden with Succulents and CactiRead More
What’s the Difference Between Cacti and Succulents?Read More
Winterize Succulents: How to Prepare Succulents and Cacti for WinterRead More
The Difference Between Agave and YuccaRead More
Should I grow succulents indoors or outdoors?Read More
Succulent Starter PackRead More
Welcome to Sublime Succulents!Read More
How to Revive a Dying SucculentRead More
What is a Succulent Plant?Read More

Advanced Guides

Mushrooms growing with my succulents – Is that bad?
Succulent Soil vs Gritty Mix: Which is Better?
Designer Succulents: Trademarks and Patents on Plants?
How to Treat Scale on your Succulents and Cacti
Lithops: The Complete Care Guide
How to Handle Cacti Safely
Should I Water Before or After Repotting?
How to Repot Succulents
The Difference Between Aloe and Agave
How to Stop Squirrels Eating Your Succulents
The Science of Succulent Dormancy
How to Drill Drainage Holes in Terracotta and Clay
Should I put gravel in the bottom of a pot?
Echeveria vs Sempervivum
How to Grow Succulents and Cacti from Seeds
Terracotta vs. Plastic Pots for Succulents
Aerial Roots on Succulents
Water Therapy for Succulents
How to Graft Cacti
What is a Crested (or Monstrose) Succulent?
How to Choose the Correct Pot Size for Your Plant
How to Revive a Dying Succulent
The Complete Guide to Grow Lights for Succulents
Succulent Hybrids Explained
Succulent Propagation: The Ultimate Guide
How to Treat Mealybugs on your Succulents
Shipping Succulents: How to Mail Plants
What is the difference between Mother of Thousands and Mother of Millions?
How to Care for Succulents in Pots without Drainage Holes
Purchasing Wholesale Succulents for Businesses and Landscaping

All Guides

Echeveria Purpusorum – A Care Guide

Echeveria Purpusorum – A Care Guide

Table of Contents DescriptionHybridsCareLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagationSeedsCuttingsOffsetsCommon Pests and Problems Echeveria purpusorum is a petite rosette-shaped succulent. They are native to Oaxaca and…
Euphorbia Lactea Cristata – A Care Guide

Euphorbia Lactea Cristata – A Care Guide

Table of Contents DescriptionCareWaterLightTemperatureSoilPropagationCommon Pests and Problems Euphorbia Lactea Cristata also known as Coral Cactus, Crested Elkhorn, and simply Crested…
Fairy Castle Cactus – A Care Guide

Fairy Castle Cactus – A Care Guide

Table of Contents DescriptionCareLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagationSeedsCuttingsCommon Pests and Problems Fairy Castle Cactus, or Acanthocereus tetragonus, is a columnar cactus native to the…
Haworthia Retusa – A Care Guide

Haworthia Retusa – A Care Guide

Table of Contents DescriptionCultivars and HybridsCareLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagationSeedsCuttingsOffsetsCommon Pests and Problems Haworthia retusa, also known as Star Cactus or Window Succulent, is…
Sedum Album – A Care Guide

Sedum Album – A Care Guide

Table of Contents DescriptionCultivarsCareLightWaterTemperatureSoilPropagationLeaf and Stem CuttingsSeedsOffsetsCommon Pests and Problems Sedum album is a dense, creeping succulent that is sometimes…
Lithops: The Complete Care Guide

Lithops: The Complete Care Guide

Table of Contents What are Lithops?Lithops Soil – Living Stone SucculentLithops WateringLithops SunLithops PropagationLithops Care – Tips for Growing Living…
Baby Toes Succulents – A Care Guide

Baby Toes Succulents – A Care Guide

Table of Contents About Fenestraria Baby ToesFenestraria Baby Toes Ideal Growing ConditionsCare GuideWaterLightSoilBloomingTemperatureBaby Toes Dos:Baby Toes Don’ts:Succulent FAQSources: Succulents are…
Dudleya Succulents – An Ultimate Care Guide

Dudleya Succulents – An Ultimate Care Guide

Table of Contents What Are Dudleya Succulents?Why Should I Grow Dudleya Succulents?Dudleya FactsUltimate Care GuideTop Tips For Keeping Your Dudleya…
Flapjack Succulent – The Ultimate Care Guide

Flapjack Succulent – The Ultimate Care Guide

Table of Contents Ultimate Growing GuideSoilLightWaterFertilizerTemperature and HumidityFlapjack Succulents and PetsTop Flapjack Succulent Growing Tips:Rotate Your SucculentLess is MoreWater the…
Jelly Bean Succulent – An Ultimate Care Guide

Jelly Bean Succulent – An Ultimate Care Guide

Table of Contents Jelly Bean Plant FeaturesLeavesHeightGrowth PatternFlowersUsesCommon Identification MistakesUltimate Care GuideLightWaterSoilFertilizerPests and DiseasesTemperaturePropagationAre Jelly Bean Plants Toxic?Succulent Fun FactsSources:…
Elephant Bush Succulent

Elephant Bush Succulent

Table of Contents Elephant Bush AppearanceElephant Bush Care – Detailed GuideLightWaterTemperatureSoilType of ContainerPropagating Elephant BushesCommon Elephant Bush Pests and Problems…
Topsy Turvy Succulent – An Ultimate Care Guide

Topsy Turvy Succulent – An Ultimate Care Guide

Table of Contents About Topsy Turvy SucculentsIdentifying Topsy Turvy SucculentsUltimate Care GuideWaterSun LightTemperatureSoilGrowing Topsy Turvy Succulents IndoorsGrowing Topsy Turvy Succulents…
Haworthia Succulent

Haworthia Succulent

Table of Contents Haworthia AppearanceCommon Species of HaworthiaCaring for HaworthiaLightWaterTemperatureSoilType of ContainerPropagating HaworthiaOffsetsCuttingsSeedsHaworthia HybridsSources: Haworthia Succulent is a genus of…
Graptosedum AKA California Sunset Succulents – A Comprehensive Guide

Graptosedum AKA California Sunset Succulents – A Comprehensive Guide

Table of Contents Care GuidePropagation Buying Guide Fun Facts About Succulents Succulents Make their Own Sunscreen Succulents Need to Be Introduced to the SunSucculents…
Sempervivum Arachnoideum AKA Cobweb Houseleek: Complete Care Guide

Sempervivum Arachnoideum AKA Cobweb Houseleek: Complete Care Guide

Table of Contents Cobweb Houseleek AppearanceFloweringComplete Care GuideSoilLightTemperatureWateringMaintenance Common Succulent MistakesPropagationDo’sDon’tsSources: The Sempervivum Arachnoideum is an evergreen perennial succulent that is…
Mammillaria Elongata AKA Ladyfinger Cactus – A Care Guide

Mammillaria Elongata AKA Ladyfinger Cactus – A Care Guide

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?…
Watch Chain Succulent – An Ultimate Care Guide

Watch Chain Succulent – An Ultimate Care Guide

Table of Contents Where Do Watch Chain Succulents Grow in the Wild?What do I need to Know About Watch Chain…
Banana Succulent

Banana Succulent

Table of Contents LightWaterTemperatureSoilType of ContainerOffsetsCuttingsSeeds Banana Succulent or String of Bananas, also known as Curio radicans or Senecio radicans,…
Cotyledon Succulent

Cotyledon Succulent

Table of Contents Species of CotyledonCaring for CotyledonLightWaterTemperatureSoilType of ContainerPropagating Cotyledon Cotyledon Succulent is a genus of succulents within the…
Split Rock Succulent

Split Rock Succulent

Table of Contents Split Rock Succulent AppearanceSplit Rock CultivarsCaring for Split Rock SucculentsLightWaterTemperatureSoilType of ContainerPropagating Split Rock SucculentsOffsetsSeedsCommon Split Rock…
How to Repot a Christmas Cactus

How to Repot a Christmas Cactus

Table of Contents Why Repot a Christmas CactusWhen You Shouldn’t Repot a Christmas CactusWhen You Should Repot a Christmas CactusStep…
How to Remove Cactus Needles

How to Remove Cactus Needles

Table of Contents Are Cactus Needles Dangerous?Types of Cactus NeedleSpinesGlochidsDifferent Methods of Cactus Needle RemovalBare HandsTeethTweezersGlueDuct TapeWaxBreaking the NeedlesWhat to…
How Big Do Succulents Get

How Big Do Succulents Get

Table of Contents SunlightTemperatureSoilMoisture Whether you grow succulents indoors or outside, it’s important to know how big your plants will…
How to Get Rid of White Mites

How to Get Rid of White Mites

Table of Contents WaterNeem OilInsecticidal SoapDiatomaceous EarthPredatory MitesCheck Your Plants Regularly! Pest infestations are something that every succulent lover dreads…
How to Revive a Dying Succulent

How to Revive a Dying Succulent

Table of Contents OverwateringUnderwateringPest ProblemsWater TherapyDrying OutPruningRepottingPest Treatment Every succulent lover has experienced the disappointment of discovering that one of…
How to Identify Root Rot?

How to Identify Root Rot?

Table of Contents Healthy RootsRotting RootsLeaves and StemRemoving Affected AreasDry Out the RootsBehead the Plant SoilContainersWater If you’ve been caring…
How Long Can Succulents Go Without Water?

How Long Can Succulents Go Without Water?

Table of Contents Species and AgeSeasonLocationSoilSunlightWaterKnow Your Succulents It’s common knowledge for most succulent lovers that succulents and cacti are…
How Often Should I Give My Plant Nutrients?

How Often Should I Give My Plant Nutrients?

Table of Contents More Colorful PlantsReplace Lost NutrientsWhen You Shouldn’t Give Your Succulents NutrientsNitrogenPhosphorusPotassiumPlant FoodWorm CastingsManureIndoor vs. Outdoor Plants As…
How to Get Rid of Spider Mites During Flowering

How to Get Rid of Spider Mites During Flowering

Table of Contents What are Spider Mites?Signs of Spider Miter InfestationSpider Mite’s Ideal EnvironmentSpider Mite Life CycleSpider Mites and FloweringGetting…
How to Propagate Succulents in Water

How to Propagate Succulents in Water

Table of Contents What is Water Propagation for Succulents?Should You Use Stem or Leaf Cuttings?Supplies NeededWater Propagation Step-by-StepRoots in Water…
How to Save an Over Watered Succulent

How to Save an Over Watered Succulent

Table of Contents Preventing Damage from OverwateringSigns of an Overwatered SucculentWhat to Do if You’ve Overwatered Your SucculentSigns of Root…
Can You Clean Up Plant Soil With A Vacuum?

Can You Clean Up Plant Soil With A Vacuum?

Table of Contents Best Way to Clean Up Plant SoilDo Not Sweep Up Soil Spillages  Plant soil is one of…
Turn Your Old Furniture into a Fairytale Garden

Turn Your Old Furniture into a Fairytale Garden

The benefits of being surrounded by nature and the therapeutic effects of gardening as a hobby have been well established.…
How to Paint a Terracotta Pot

How to Paint a Terracotta Pot

Table of Contents What Kind of Paint to UseWhat Kind of Brushes to UseTo Prime or Not to Prime?Preparing Your…
How to Propagate a Christmas Cactus & Take Care of It?

How to Propagate a Christmas Cactus & Take Care of It?

Table of Contents Tools RequiredHow to Take a CuttingPlanting Your CuttingGrowing Christmas Cactus from SeedCaring for Your Christmas CactusHow to…
How to Water Succulents Without Drainage

How to Water Succulents Without Drainage

Table of Contents The Importance of DrainageHow NOT to Prepare a Pot without Drainage HolesWhat Size Pot Should I Use?How…
What is Indirect Sunlight

What is Indirect Sunlight

Table of Contents Types of LightDirect LightIndirect LightWhy Indirect Light is ImportantHow to Determine Indirect Light LevelNo Equipment NeededSmartphone AppsLight…
How To Get Rid of Flies in Potted Plants

How To Get Rid of Flies in Potted Plants

Table of Contents What Kind of Flies Are in Your Pot?Fungus GnatsWhitefliesHow to Get Rid of FliesDry SoilHigh-Pressure Water SprayInsecticidal…
Best Light Cycle for Flowering Succulents

Best Light Cycle for Flowering Succulents

Table of Contents The Importance of Light CyclesHow Much Light is Too Much Light?How to Manage Light CyclesChoosing a Grow…
Best Time to Transplant Succulents

Best Time to Transplant Succulents

Table of Contents When to Transplant SucculentsSucculent Has Outgrown Its PotSoil No Longer NutritiousNew Succulents or CactiPotential Health ProblemsHow Often…
How long Do Succulents Live

How long Do Succulents Live

Table of Contents Understanding the Succulent Life CycleThe Average Lifespan of Common SpeciesMaximizing Your Succulent’s Lifespan Unfortunately, there is no…
How To Sharpen Hedge Clippers

How To Sharpen Hedge Clippers

Table of Contents When to Sharpen Hedge ClippersSupplies Needed for SharpeningPreparing Hedge Clippers for SharpeningSharpening Hedge ClippersCare After Sharpening As…
How To Sterilize Soil

How To Sterilize Soil

Table of Contents Why You Should Sterilize SoilSterilization TemperaturesSterilizing Soil with ChemicalsSterilizing Soil with the SunSterilizing Soil with SteamSterilizing Soil…
How to Plant a Cactus

How to Plant a Cactus

Table of Contents Cactus Planting BasicsSimple Cactus CareHow to Root a CactusCactus Planting Problems Cactus Planting Basics Before you begin…
How to Get Rid of Whiteflies

How to Get Rid of Whiteflies

Table of Contents Whitefly Life CycleTreatments for WhitefliesNeem OilHigh-Pressure Water SprayInsecticidal SoapWhitefly Prevention Is your precious succulent garden being invaded…
Succulent Soil vs Gritty Mix: Which is Better?

Succulent Soil vs Gritty Mix: Which is Better?

Table of Contents What is soil?What is a gritty mix?Is Succulent Soil or Gritty Mix Better for Succulents and Cacti?A…
How to Plant a Succulent Garden

How to Plant a Succulent Garden

Table of Contents Container Gardens vs Outdoor GardensDesigning Your GardenChoosing Succulents for Your GardenPlanting Succulents in Your Garden Succulents and…
How To Care For Succulents

How To Care For Succulents

Table of Contents What do I do now that I’ve got a succulent?Succulent SoilSucculent WaterSucculent SunSucculent Propagation What do I…
How Do Succulents Reproduce

How Do Succulents Reproduce

Table of Contents Succulent Reproduction in NatureDifferent Methods of Propagation More than a few succulent lovers have looked at their…
How to Get Seeds from Flowers

How to Get Seeds from Flowers

As you become a more experienced succulent gardener, you may want to experiment with the various methods of succulent propagation.…
How to Keep Succulent Plants Small

How to Keep Succulent Plants Small

Succulents owe their popularity not only to their simple care, but to their versatility. Whether you have a huge garden…
How to Separate Succulents

How to Separate Succulents

Table of Contents Why You Should Separate Your SucculentsWhen to Divide SucculentsHow to Split SucculentsGrowing Succulent Offsets If you’re a…
What To Plant Succulents In

What To Plant Succulents In

If you’ve just recently discovered your passion for succulents, you may be wondering what to plant your succulents in. The…
How To Keep Succulents Alive

How To Keep Succulents Alive

Table of Contents Best Location for SucculentsSoil Quality for SucculentsLight Needs of SucculentsTemperature Needs for SucculentsWater Needs for Succulents Gardeners…
What is a Succulent Plant?

What is a Succulent Plant?

Table of Contents CharacteristicsHabitatSucculents vs. CactiXerophytic and Epiphytic Cacti What makes a succulent different from other types of plants? As…
How To Make A Succulent Wreath

How To Make A Succulent Wreath

Table of Contents SuppliesPlanningAssemblyCare Succulent wreaths are a simple and unique way to display your succulent collection. They’re also a…
How Much Sunlight Do Succulents Need?

How Much Sunlight Do Succulents Need?

Table of Contents The Right Amount of LightOther Factors to ConsiderWatch Out for SunburnGrow Lights Knowing how much light to…
Top 40 Gardening Blogs You Need To Know About

Top 40 Gardening Blogs You Need To Know About

Table of Contents Share this Award On Your SiteShare this Award On Your Site Share this Award On Your Site…
How to Treat and Avoid Succulent Sunburn

How to Treat and Avoid Succulent Sunburn

Table of Contents Symptoms of SunburnWill My Succulent Survive Sunburn?How to Treat Sunburned SucculentsHow to Avoid Sunburned Succulents Succulents are…
The Difference Between Agave and Yucca

The Difference Between Agave and Yucca

Table of Contents The Leaves of Agave and YuccaFlowering Habits of Agave and YuccaSize and Shape of Agave and YuccaCaring…
How to Grow Colorful Succulents

How to Grow Colorful Succulents

Table of Contents Types of Succulent StressUsing Succulent Stress to Your AdvantageA Word of Caution Have you ever looked at…
Water Therapy for Succulents

Water Therapy for Succulents

Table of Contents What is Water Therapy?When Should You Use Water Therapy on Succulents?How to Perform Water Therapy on SucculentsPreparing…
The Difference Between Aloe and Agave

The Difference Between Aloe and Agave

Table of Contents Similarities Between Aloe and AgaveSize Difference Between Aloe and AgaveLeaf Differences Between Aloe and AgaveFlowering Habits of…
Scissors vs. Gardening Shears

Scissors vs. Gardening Shears

Table of Contents Scissors for SucculentsGardening Shears for Succulents Scissors and shears may seem like they are basically the same…
Root Rot and Succulents

Root Rot and Succulents

Table of Contents What is Root Rot?How to Identify Root Rot on Succulents?The RootsThe Stem and LeavesHow to Treat Root…
The Difference Between Aloe and Haworthia

The Difference Between Aloe and Haworthia

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…
Terracotta vs. Plastic Pots for Succulents

Terracotta vs. Plastic Pots for Succulents

Table of Contents AppearanceDurabilityInsulationWater AbsorptionConclusion Ask any succulent gardener what their favorite type of pot is, and you may be…
How to Handle Cacti Safely

How to Handle Cacti Safely

Table of Contents GlovesTongsNewspaperTowelsRugs or Carpet ScrapsChopsticks Cacti are interesting and easy to care for, but they can be a…
Mushrooms growing with my succulents – Is that bad?

Mushrooms growing with my succulents – Is that bad?

Table of Contents Why are there mushrooms growing with my succulents?Are mushrooms harmful to my succulents?How to prevent mushrooms growing…
Succulent Propagation: The Ultimate Guide

Succulent Propagation: The Ultimate Guide

Table of Contents What is plant propagation?Why propagate succulents?How to Propagate SucculentsPropagating Succulents via LeafRemoving the LeafAllow the Leaf to…
How to Choose the Correct Pot Size for Your Plant

How to Choose the Correct Pot Size for Your Plant

Table of Contents Succulent Root SystemsWhy Pot Size is ImportantHow to Determine the Correct Pot SizeUse Caution with CuttingsMultiple Plants…
Succulent Soil – Everything you need to know

Succulent Soil – Everything you need to know

Table of Contents Wait, I need special soil for my succulents?What exactly is soil?So, what soil is best for succulents?OK,…
DON’T Make a Succulent Terrarium. Here’s Why.

DON’T Make a Succulent Terrarium. Here’s Why.

Table of Contents 5 Reasons NOT to Make a Succulent Terrarium1. There’s no drainage in a succulent terrarium.2. Terraria promote…
Succulent Hybrids Explained

Succulent Hybrids Explained

Table of Contents What is Hybridization?Plant Hybridization and Naming (Nomenclature)How to Hybridize SucculentsProblems with HybridizationHybrid Plant HealthPatents and Trademarks Despite…
The Complete Guide to Grow Lights for Succulents

The Complete Guide to Grow Lights for Succulents

Table of Contents What are Grow Lights?Why Use a Grow Light?Types of Grow LightsFluorescent Grow LampsTube LightsCFL LightsLED Grow LampsPositioning…
Purchasing Wholesale Succulents for Businesses and Landscaping

Purchasing Wholesale Succulents for Businesses and Landscaping

Table of Contents What to Look For When Searching for Wholesale SucculentsBrick and Mortar versus OnlineTraysTravelThe Best Resources for Wholesale…
Succulent Starter Pack

Succulent Starter Pack

Table of Contents Which Succulents to Choose for BeginnersEcheveria “Neon Breakers”Crassula ovata “Jade Plant”Ferocactus chrysacanthus “Barrel Cactus”Cereus peruvianus monstrose “Monstrose…
The Science of Succulent Dormancy

The Science of Succulent Dormancy

Table of Contents What is Succulent Dormancy?Do other plants have dormancy periods as well?Bonus Dormancy Fact: SeedsWhat Causes Succulent Dormancy?1.…
Succulents for Weddings

Succulents for Weddings

Table of Contents Succulent Wedding DécorSucculent Wedding FavorsSucculent Wedding AccessoriesSucculent Wedding CakePreparing for the Wedding (with Succulents!)Where to Buy Succulents…
Make a Fairy Garden with Succulents and Cacti

Make a Fairy Garden with Succulents and Cacti

Table of Contents How to Create a Fairy Garden (with Succulents!)Choosing a Container for a Fairy GardenChoosing Succulents for Fairy…
Aerial Roots on Succulents

Aerial Roots on Succulents

Table of Contents What are Aerial Roots?What are Aerial Roots for?1. Aerial Roots can absorb water from the air.2. Aerial…
Wholesale Succulents for DIY Projects

Wholesale Succulents for DIY Projects

Table of Contents Deciding for Wholesale SucculentsWholesale Succulents BasicsWhat kind of wholesale succulents?Plugs:Cuttings:Things to keep in mind when buying wholesale…
Shipping Succulents: How to Mail Plants

Shipping Succulents: How to Mail Plants

Table of Contents Shipping SucculentsMethods of Mailing SucculentsShipping Succulents Bare RootShipping Succulents in ContainersPackaging Succulents and CactiChallenges in Shipping SucculentsTemperatureCactiCaring…
How to Treat Spider Mites on Succulents and Cacti

How to Treat Spider Mites on Succulents and Cacti

Table of Contents Spider Mite SummarySpider Mite DistributionSymptoms and Indicators of Spider Mite InfestationTreating Spider MitesNeem OilHigh-Pressure WaterInsecticidal SoapPredatory Mites…
Hardiness Zones and Succulents

Hardiness Zones and Succulents

Table of Contents The USDA Hardiness Zone SystemWhat is the USDA Hardiness Zone System?Hardiness Zones and Cacti and SucculentsCaring for…
Treating Thrips on Your Succulents and Cacti

Treating Thrips on Your Succulents and Cacti

Table of Contents Pest SummarySigns of a Thrips InfestationGetting Rid of ThripsInsecticidal SoapNeem OilPredatorsBe Proactive and Prevent Thrips from Infesting…
How to Stop Squirrels Eating Your Succulents

How to Stop Squirrels Eating Your Succulents

Table of Contents The Squirrel Life CycleSigns of InfestationHow to Prevent Squirrels on SucculentsRepellentsNetting and FencingElectronic DevicesTreatments for SquirrelsPredatorsSquirrel FeedersPest…
Light and Sun for Succulents and Cacti: The Ultimate Guide

Light and Sun for Succulents and Cacti: The Ultimate Guide

Table of Contents How Much Light to give SucculentsEtiolationSeasonal Light DifferencesSunlight vs Artificial LightSunlightMaximizing Natural Light IndoorsSun-Stress or Sun-BlushSunburnArtificial LightsA…
Saving Succulents from Snails and Slugs

Saving Succulents from Snails and Slugs

Table of Contents Snails and Slugs SummarySigns of Snail and Slug InfestationSlug and Snail Prevention and TreatmentEgg ShellsPoison BaitBeer TrapsCopper…
How to Water Succulents and Cacti: The Ultimate Guide

How to Water Succulents and Cacti: The Ultimate Guide

Table of Contents How to Water Succulents and CactiHow Often to Water Succulents and CactiRoot RotHow to Tell When it’s…
What is a Crested (or Monstrose) Succulent?

What is a Crested (or Monstrose) Succulent?

Table of Contents How Does a Plant Become Crested?Apical MeristemHow a Crest FormsDifference Between Crested and MonstroseCrestsMonstroseCan Plants Other than…
10 Non-Toxic, Pet-Safe Succulents

10 Non-Toxic, Pet-Safe Succulents

Table of Contents Zebra HaworthiaBlue EcheveriaPonytail PalmBurro’s TailSempervivum “Ruby Heart”Holiday CactiHaworthia retusaOpuntia SpeciesDragon FruitSempervivum “Pacific Blue Ice” I have two…
Should I Water Before or After Repotting?

Should I Water Before or After Repotting?

Table of Contents What’s the big deal about repotting?Why are the roots a big deal?You should water your plant after…
Designer Succulents: Trademarks and Patents on Plants?

Designer Succulents: Trademarks and Patents on Plants?

Table of Contents Patent vs Copyright vs TrademarkPatentTrademarkCopyrightWhy Is My Plant Patented (Or Trademarked)?What Does a Patented or Trademarked Plant Mean…
What to do with Succulent Cuttings and Leaves

What to do with Succulent Cuttings and Leaves

Table of Contents Succulent and Cacti Cuttings and LeavesWhen Should I Choose Cuttings and Leaves over Seeds or Mature Plants?So…
What’s the Difference Between Cacti and Succulents?

What’s the Difference Between Cacti and Succulents?

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…
How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats

How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats

Table of Contents Fungus Gnat Life CycleHow to Prevent Fungus Gnats on SucculentsTreatments for Fungus GnatsDrying Out Your SoilDish Soap…
How to Treat Scale on your Succulents and Cacti

How to Treat Scale on your Succulents and Cacti

Table of Contents Scale LifecycleScale TreatmentsRemove by HandIsopropyl AlcoholNeem OilAzaMaxInsecticidal SoapBiological Control Ah, scale. That scourge of succulents simply striving…
Complete Care Guide for Echeveria “Perle von Nurnburg”

Complete Care Guide for Echeveria “Perle von Nurnburg”

Table of Contents History of Echeveria “Perle von Nurnburg”Echeveria “Perle von Nurnburg” – Soil SuggestionsEcheveria “Perle von Nurnburg” – Water…
How to Pronounce “Echeveria”

How to Pronounce “Echeveria”

Table of Contents Why Latin names?How to Pronounce EcheveriaThe Verdict I bet you didn’t expect a linguistics lesson on a succulent…
How to Treat Mealybugs on your Succulents

How to Treat Mealybugs on your Succulents

Table of Contents Mealybug LifecycleHow to Treat a Mealybug InfestationWaterIsopropyl AlcoholNeem OilAzamaxInsecticidal SoapBiological Control Succulents, fortunately, are only susceptible to…
How to Care for Succulents in Pots without Drainage Holes

How to Care for Succulents in Pots without Drainage Holes

Table of Contents How to Prepare a Container without Drainage HolesCachepotSize your Container CorrectlyHow to Water Succulents in a Container…
Winterize Succulents: How to Prepare Succulents and Cacti for Winter

Winterize Succulents: How to Prepare Succulents and Cacti for Winter

Table of Contents How cold is too cold for succulents?Winter DormancyHow to prepare your succulents for winter:1. Bring them inside2.…
How to Drill Drainage Holes in Terracotta and Clay

How to Drill Drainage Holes in Terracotta and Clay

Table of Contents Necessary Tools for Drilling Drainage Holes1. A Drill2. Masonry Bits / Diamond Bits3. Painter’s Tape or Masking…
How to Care for Aloe Vera

How to Care for Aloe Vera

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…
How to Care for Kiwi Aeonium

How to Care for Kiwi Aeonium

Table of Contents How to care for the Kiwi AeoniumHow to water Kiwi AeoniumSun Requirements for Kiwi AeoniumSoil Requirements for…
What is the difference between Mother of Thousands and Mother of Millions?

What is the difference between Mother of Thousands and Mother of Millions?

Table of Contents Which plant is which?What are the main differences between Mother of Thousands and Millions?What are the similarities?Where…
How to Graft Cacti

How to Graft Cacti

Table of Contents Tools for GraftingChoosing Cacti to GraftHow to Graft It can be scary to graft cacti, but it…
How to Grow Succulents and Cacti from Seeds

How to Grow Succulents and Cacti from Seeds

Table of Contents Where to buy succulent seedsLocallyCactusPlazaSucculandAmazonEtsyHow to grow succulents from seedsGet a planting trayFill in your growing mediumSow…
How to Repot Succulents

How to Repot Succulents

Table of Contents Why should I be repotting succulents?1. You just bought a new succulent.2. It has grown too big…
Should I put gravel in the bottom of a pot?

Should I put gravel in the bottom of a pot?

Table of Contents The Perched Water TableSo I shouldn’t use gravel? With the popularity of succulent terrariums and unorthodox planters,…
How to Deal With Common Succulent Pests

How to Deal With Common Succulent Pests

Table of Contents Preventative MeasuresPlant HygieneQuarantinePest TreatmentMealybugsScaleFungus GnatsSpider Mites Mealybugs, scale, fungus gnats, and spider mites are pests that many…
Echeveria vs Sempervivum

Echeveria vs Sempervivum

Table of Contents LocationLeaf shape“Chick” positioningFlowers So you just bought a plant at a store and it was simply labeled…
Succulent Stretching / Etiolation

Succulent Stretching / Etiolation

Table of Contents Help, my succulent is growing weirdly!Oh no, how do I fix etiolation??Oh no, how do I prevent…
How and when to fertilize succulents

How and when to fertilize succulents

Table of Contents What kind of fertilizer should I use?How much fertilizer do I use on my succulents?When should I…
Where can I get some succulents?

Where can I get some succulents?

Table of Contents Home Improvement Stores (Lowes / Home Depot)Nurseries / Garden StoresOnline You’ll find yourself asking this question even…
Should I grow succulents indoors or outdoors?

Should I grow succulents indoors or outdoors?

Table of Contents Should I grow succulents indoors or outdoors?Growing Succulents IndoorsGrowing Succulents Outdoors Should I grow succulents indoors or…
Succulent Propagation for Beginners

Succulent Propagation for Beginners

Table of Contents  I need more succulents, pronto.Is that it?Some of my leaves didn’t propagate…  I need more succulents, pronto.…
Welcome to Sublime Succulents!

Welcome to Sublime Succulents!

Table of Contents Welcome! What is a succulent?Why succulents?Okay, I’m sold. I just bought a succulent. What now?   Welcome! Whether…

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