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Try to plant in mild, dry conditions to reduce overstressing the transplant. Be sure to grow your succulents in a location that meets the Recommended Light Requirements specified on the each succulent's product page.
HOW TO PLANT A SUCCULENT
Gently remove plant from its plastic container
Loosen the root ball to encourage roots to spread
Plant in a hole deep enough to completely cover Read more
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How fast do succulents grow or spread? View answer
Asked 6 ´years ago | Planting & Transplanting
Why is my succulent changing colors? View answer
Asked 6 ´years ago | Hardy Succulents > Sempervivum (Hens & Chicks)
SIGNS
White, cotton-like buildup in crevices between leaves
Misshapen leaves marked with dents
Significant leaf loss, including top and center leaves
TREATMENTS
First, isolate plant to prevent spread of bugs and repot with new soil
Most effective strategy: spray directly with diluted 50% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) every day until bugs disappear
Introduce ladybugs into your ga Read more
SIGNS
Clusters of tiny black, green, yellow, white, or pink dots
Sticky residue on leaves
TREATMENTS
First, isolate plant to prevent spread of aphids and repot with new soil
Most effective strategy: spray directly with diluted 50% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) every day until bugs disappear
Wash aphids off with a strong blast of water
Introduce ladybugs into your garden to preda Read more
SIGNS
Mass of fuzzy, gray to brown mold spores
Dusty mold spreading from broken, damaged, or dying leaves and stems
TREATMENTS
Remove any dead or dying plant parts (clean scissors with bleach before and after)
Apply a copper soap fungicide every 7-10 days until mold is gone
Reduce watering frequency
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Succulents can display a wide range of shapes and growth habits. We use the following categories to help you find the plant forms you want.
Rosette
Many succulents have very short stems with leaves arranged around them like the petals of a flower. This form is sometimes said to resemble a lotus or an artichoke and is best exemplified by Echeveria and Sempervivum (Hens & Chicks) .
Loose Rosette
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Which succulents are safe for pets? View answer
Asked 6 ´years ago | Types of Succulents
One of the struggles of owning pets and plants is creating a space that's safe for both. Fortunately, most succulents are completely harmless to animals.
Additionally, most animals instinctively avoid eating succulents. They just don't smell or taste very appetizing. Consider Los Angeles, a city covered with wild Jade Plants. Jade is slightly toxic and there are more than 2.6 million cats and dogs in the city , Read more
Which succulents are best for wet / humid conditions? View answer
Asked 6 ´years ago | Types of Succulents, Climate, Watering
Which succulents are best for dry / sunny conditions? View answer
Asked 6 ´years ago | Types of Succulents, Climate
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Agave (uh-GAH-vey) are spiny rosettes of fibrous leaves that can grow into large focal points in a landscape. They come in a wide variety of colors, shapes, and sizes and make dramatic statement plants in pots and rock gardens.
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Form: These slow growers reach a range of sizes, from under 3.0" to over 4.0ʹ in diameter. Some varieties grow as solitary plants while othe Read more
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Aloe (AH-loh) are loose rosettes of long, slender leaves lined with gentle teeth. They make fantastic living sculptures for hot, dry landscapes or miniature marvels for indoor growing. Look to Aloe for impressive bloom stalks and a wide variety of shapes, patterns, and colors that are sure to mesmerize.
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