The problem is often how to take care of them. And that is where the popularity of succulents comes from. Easy to care for, they tend to resist even the most relapsed owners. That does not mean that knowing more about them and how to grow them is not useful to keep them healthy — and alive — for even longer. The term succulents are used in an accessible way. In the scientific world, it is unknown, with the plants being divided into family, genus, and species.
There are so beautiful and totally different than other succulents. So, whenever you were going to buy plants, you will see there are 60 types of succulents. These are the top succulents. People love to buy these verity succulents, and these succulents are so beautiful. If you ever see, then you will realize their beauties. Alternatively, you can plant it in a more charming place, such as in a cup, or start setting up your terrarium, placing it next to other succulents.
This is also true when the succulent is too big for the pot in which it is planted. Check below the step by step to do this:. If the objective is not to replant but to propagate the succulent, use the same particular substrate. See more. Should I remove the papery part at the bottom of the plant? It has dropped leaves in the last two days.
I don't want to separate it tho. Any suggestions? I have an Endless Summer Hydrangea it currently is about 10 years old and gets a little morning sun, but mostly mid afternoon sun.
It gets "wilty" no matter how ofte My bay window in my living room faces west and it's the biggest window in the house. I want to start seeds, but don't like the traditional seed trays, dirt mess that Answer this question. Janice on Aug 08, Helpful Reply. Redcatcec on Aug 08, Recreated Designs on Aug 08, Cheryl A on Aug 08, Ken Erickson on Aug 08, Chloe Crabtree on Aug 08, Nan W. Em on Aug 08, Carrie Curly Crafty Mom on Aug 08, Flipturn on Aug 08, Patty on Aug 08, Flipturn on Aug 09, Patty on Aug 10, This succulent is primarily grown for its showy flower heads.
A member of the amaryllis family, the plant grows from a rhizomatous bulb and maintains succulent 30 cm-long green leaves throughout the year. In the middle of these leaves grow giant lollipop-like flower heads made of over a hundred coral red florets.
Exposure to direct sunlight damages the delicate leaves and flowers and in winter, the plant may go dormant but will sprout again next spring. Cleaning dried leaves are necessary to maintain a beautiful and healthy plant. This unique succulent is native to southern Africa and considered rare among collectors. A stem-less plant growing from a tuberous root, it only produces a maximum of 2 large round leaves per plant. The flat thick leaves have prominent venation, green on the upper side and slightly purple on the underside.
Tiny yellow flowers are born on a slender stalk that shoots up from the root as well. In summer, the leaf dries and fall-off which will make the plant seem like it is dead but it will grow new leaves in autumn.
It does not grow higher than a foot but the delicate five-petalled flowers are borne on taller upright stalks. It can be individually potted or grown en masse in the garden. Pelargoniums are commonly planted in containers to elevate the rather small growth habit and for easy handling during winter. However, they are rarely used indoors but if so, it should be in a fully-lit room. It is very durable and can withstand up to a week without water.
New leaves appear when the plant has experienced enough drought signaling that it needs good watering. Also scientifically called Aptenia haeckeliana , this perennial succulent makes a durable groundcover. It has creeping stems that grow close and spreads to the ground as they develop flat waxy green leaves.
There are variegated ones with white margins too. The aster-like flowers come in yellow, orange, purple, and red appearing in spring to summer. Mesems like rich soils with good drainage. They need regular watering but overwatering causes stem and root rot.
They are better placed in sunny locations where the soil can dry and air circulation is good. A typical mesem that grows low and close to the ground , M.
The individual leaf is made of a small rosette of gray-green and deep purple leaflets. Both stems and leaves are covered in droplets of sap that looks like ice crystals, hence the common name. In the middle of some leaves appear daisy-like flowers in white, pink, or purple.
Not necessarily a mesem but belonging to the same family, Aizoaceae, M. The pair of egg-shaped dwarf leaves are green and covered in tiny soft fur. In summer, the smooth surface of the leaves cracks and small multi-petalled white or purple flowers emerge. The fleshy leaves soon deteriorate and new leaves soon replace them. Muiria succulents are slow-growing and it takes years for the plant to subdivide and form clumps.
They naturally grow in rocky areas of southern Africa where the soil is well-draining and where they are exposed to full sun. Lithops are a dwarf succulent that is gaining popularity because of its unique form and ease of care.
In their natural habitat, they thrive among rocks and because of the gray color of the leaves, they can easily blend only noticeable when their showy yellow flowers bloom.
It can take years for the plant to develop from seeds but once established, lithops is easy to maintain. It will renew its hard leaves yearly and will require little to no water to prevent the leaves from bursting. This succulent orchid is so durable it can withstand the extremes of a desert environment. It takes up water and stores in underground pseudobulbs and thick waxy leaves. The plant has been cultivated and grown in pots because it is easy to care for and it bears some of the most exotic-looking flowers.
Several airy white to mauve blossoms dangle from the long branching floral stalks. The plant likes the full sun and outdoor growing is ideal but they need rest in winter, especially for a profuse bloom in spring. This thick-stemmed succulent is one of the most cultivated stonecrops. The rosette of fine-toothed leaves is borne on the end of each stem which makes it look like a proper rose flower.
Under full sun, the variegations in leaf color intensify, there is a mixture of blue and red, deep purple to almost black, and yellow-green.
The real flowers appear in clusters that may grow bigger than the leaves. They look like bouquets of yellow or orange asters ready to be picked. Porous soil and full sun are the best conditions for the plant to prosper.
See more: Types of Rosette Succulents. This small stonecrop is made of upright fleshy stem covered with bean-like light green leaves. Delicate yellow flowers appear on the plant sporadically. Although it is a very common indoor succulent, the plant is annual and will need replacement after its life cycle. Almost all sedums are easy to care for and S.
It is the best plant for busy people because it survives even when neglected. The plant still has to be placed under bright sun as shade will cause leggy growth.
See more: Golden Sedum. This sedum is an attractive succulent that forms a dense mat in the garden. This particular variety, as the name suggests, is rich purplish-brown in color making it look impressively artificial.
The small needle-like leaves are group together forming a flower-like appearance. The dark contrast reveals the yellow-colored true flowers. This plant is definitely a good addition to rock gardens with other bigger-leafed succulents. The rose-like leaves are small and grow close together creating a dense mat.
A pot with overflowing sedums makes a good attraction indoors. In summer, several star-shaped yellow flowers appear on top of the leaves. This beautiful succulent is made of small teardrop-shaped plump leaves that look fluffy due to the white fur-like structure covering them.
Clusters of these leaves grow in sandy soils and rock crevices and they can be potted for indoor use too. Towering flower stalks with white blossoms at the tip make a potted plant look like it has a cold ecosystem of its own. This sedum burrito is a popular hanging houseplant. The stems are initially upright but as they grow and bear compact bean-like leaves, the stems become heavy and they droop like a tail from the container which is the inspiration for the common name.
The blue-green leaves and stems can extend up to half a meter long. This succulent hybrid is a result of crossing sedum and echeveria. It has dark, almost black leaves on a short stem that grows no more than 10 cm high. The black color of the leaves intensifies when the weather is cold and the sun is up and fades to green in shaded conditions. It is an effective ground cover with flower-like mature gray-green leaves.
The new leaves and flower formations are purplish to deep pink, adding a charming effect to the garden. This succulent naturally grows in the cliffs of Japan, hence the common name.
Also called the lucky plant, this succulent is a popular houseplant. The Chinese believed that the Crassula ovata plant attracts money because the leaves look like coins. Although there is no scientific basis to that, this succulent is still an effective indoor plant because of the attractive form and stress-free maintenance.
It is a small plant that fits small containers but tends to grow lanky in the shade. It can also be allowed to grow a tree-like form in the garden. See more: Crassula Plant Types. Unlike many cute succulents, this plant has a thick spongy trunk usually single and upright but multi-stem production can be induced.
A big cluster of strap-like leaves sits atop each stem forming the canopy of the plant. This plant can be potted in large containers or allowed to grow on the garden ground where there is bright full sun. When it has overgrown the pot, the trunk tends to grow uneven over time.
There are many types of yucca plants. Yucca does not need a lot of attention and overwatering causes the trunk to decay. Watch out for scale insects too as they like to feed on the leaves and the growing shoot. Although it has been established that succulents can grow without much gardening effort, they will grow better and thrive longer if the right maintenance is applied.
This means you need to know how to care for succulents. A common misconception is that succulents often die if given the attention so growers just leave them be. The problem with this is that one would not know if there is an onset of pest infestation or if the plant is receiving enough light or water to the flower. Since they are technically living storage of water, succulents do not need to be irrigated as frequently as most plants should be.
It is also important to make sure that the potting containers have drainage holes to avoid soil saturation leading to root rot and fungal disease 1.
Potted succulents also need to be repotted every year, especially if they have overgrown the container. Repotting succulents helps the plant roots to develop and avoid overcrowding and it also creates better airflow. Fertilizers can be mixed into the new soil to be added to keep the plant healthy.
When it comes to growing media, all succulents need well-draining soil. A mixture of compost, garden soil, and sand or perlite is ideal. This keeps the medium porous while retaining enough nutrients and moisture for plant uptake. As a result, pests will not thrive in the soil and waterlogging is avoided. The most common pests of succulents are scale insect, mealy bugs, aphids, and fungus.
Most succulents are soft and these pests will try to suck out the juices and nutrients from the plants. It is important to stay vigilant and identify the pests before the infestation worsens. There are many commercially available insecticides in local stores like Lannate and Furadan.
Other options include spraying of isopropyl alcohol, soap solution, or neem oil to infested areas. When using tools to transfer or propagate the plants, make sure to sterilize them to prevent contamination. Since succulents are known to originate from tropical , arid, and desert regions so there are concerns when they are grown in areas experiencing winter. They will definitely survive the cold but they will need to be protected from frost by bringing them indoors or in greenhouses.
Some of them will lose above-ground parts and become dormant while others will look rather dull. The technique is to fertilize them before summer ends and make sure to avoid watering, especially when temperatures are extremely low 4. See more: How to propagate succulents. To identify cacti and succulents, you only need to know that all cacti are succulents but not all succulents are cacti. One characteristic specific to cacti is the presence of specialized parts called areolas.
Those areolas are where the signature cactus spines are produced. Most succulents grow fast and tend to outgrow their containers. The growing parts are the source of propagules to produce new plants.
Cuttings from elongating stems like that of Mistletoe Cactus and Christmas cactus are allowed to dry and then planted in sandy soil to form new roots. Offsets from most aloes, cactus, and echeverias can be removed from the mother plant and repotted. Almost all succulents produce seeds as well for planting but this takes a long time and requires more effort. Since succulents are very particular with their water requirement, it is necessary to grow them with other plants that share the same needs, especially in the garden.
Succulents are best paired with bromeliads, cycads, and welwitschias. Consider also the overall appeal of the plants in the garden composition, make sure that they are complementing the other in terms of appearance too. A xeriscape is a landscape design or style that revolves around the concept of minimal irrigation and care.
It is a well-thought-of design using only plants that are suited for hot and dry conditions without compromising beauty. Naturally, low water plants just like cacti and succulents are the top choices for xeriscapes. The unique and striking architecture and geometry of succulents are what make them effective ornamental plants but they play a role in culinary and medicinal industries too. Aloes and agaves are common sources of antiseptic and wound-healing remedies.
Dragon fruit from a cactus species is an edible fruit and is a good source of fiber and vitamin C. Stonecrops like sedums can also be eaten raw or cooked and is said to relieve coughs and burns as well as lower blood pressure.
Cacti are spiny succulents that pose harm to kids and pets when placed indoors. But this is not the only thing to be concerned about succulents. Some succulents have toxic properties that cause skin irritation or poisoning. These include most aloes and euphorbias and jade plants. Snails and slugs love the soft tissues of succulents and just overnight exposure can lead to the sudden death of the plants. They can easily be managed by applying granular molluscicide. A more environmentally friendly way of getting rid of these pests is by crushing eggshells and scattering them around the garden or pots.
Snails and slugs get easily irritated with the sharp edges of the shells that this will keep them from attacking your succulents.
See more: how to get rid of mealybugs. Most cacti are hardy and durable. Sometimes, the stems may get damaged from handling and break. Aside from the probably uneven or less attractive looking plant, there is not a lot to worry about because the plant will still grow. Make a clean cut using a sterilized garden knife along the messy wound and allow it to dry.
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