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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 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 Ultimate Growing GuideSoilLightWaterFertilizerTemperature and HumidityFlapjack Succulents and PetsTop Flapjack Succulent Growing Tips:Rotate Your SucculentLess is MoreWater the…
Table of Contents Jelly Bean Plant FeaturesLeavesHeightGrowth PatternFlowersUsesCommon Identification MistakesUltimate Care GuideLightWaterSoilFertilizerPests and DiseasesTemperaturePropagationAre Jelly Bean Plants Toxic?Succulent Fun FactsSources:…
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 GuidePropagation Buying Guide Fun Facts About Succulents Succulents Make their Own Sunscreen Succulents Need to Be Introduced to the SunSucculents…
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 WaterNeem OilInsecticidal SoapDiatomaceous EarthPredatory MitesCheck Your Plants Regularly! Pest infestations are something that every succulent lover dreads…
Table of Contents OverwateringUnderwateringPest ProblemsWater TherapyDrying OutPruningRepottingPest Treatment Every succulent lover has experienced the disappointment of discovering that one of…
Table of Contents Healthy RootsRotting RootsLeaves and StemRemoving Affected AreasDry Out the RootsBehead the Plant SoilContainersWater If you’ve been caring…
Table of Contents Species and AgeSeasonLocationSoilSunlightWaterKnow Your Succulents It’s common knowledge for most succulent lovers that succulents and cacti are…
Table of Contents More Colorful PlantsReplace Lost NutrientsWhen You Shouldn’t Give Your Succulents NutrientsNitrogenPhosphorusPotassiumPlant FoodWorm CastingsManureIndoor vs. Outdoor Plants As…
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?Bonus Dormancy Fact: SeedsWhat Causes Succulent Dormancy?1.…
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 Outdoors Should I grow succulents indoors or…
