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How do you pack and ship succulents? View answer
Asked 5 ´years ago | Shipping Info
Browse all available Cotyledon here
Cotyledon (kah-tuh-LEE-dun) is a variable group of succulents, and most make excellent indoor plants. They tend to be white and powdery or green and fuzzy, with red accents appearing when grown in bright sun. This easy-to-grow group also produces coral, bell-shaped flowers that attract pollinators. PLEASE NOTE: Some Cotyledon are mildly toxic if consumed
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Browse all available Crassula here.
Crassula (KRAS-ew-la), including Jade Plants, are popular tender succulents with a great diversity of forms and colors. A truly no-fuss plant, Crassula can grow well indoors and require minimal water. They are a fantastic choice for beginning succulent growers and anyone who wants to grow succulents indoors.
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How do I plant Opuntia cactus pads? View answer
Asked 5 ´years ago | More Succulents > Cactus > Prickly Pear Cactus - Opuntia
How do I plant Opuntia cactus pads? View answer
Asked 5 ´years ago | More Succulents > Cactus > Prickly Pear Cactus - Opuntia
How do I plant Opuntia cactus pads? View answer
Asked 5 ´years ago | More Succulents > Cactus > Prickly Pear Cactus - Opuntia
Browse all Aeonium here.
Aeonium (a-OH-nee-um) are a wild and whimsical group of succulents from the subtropical Canary Islands. With pinwheel rosettes perched atop long, undulating stems they make a striking subshrub in Mediterranean climates and a real stunner of a window sill plant everywhere else. Whether kept short and tidy with pruning or given space to branch and sprawl, these showy beauties are sure to Read more
SIGNS
Hard, round black, brown, or gray bumps
Weak, wilted, or yellowing plants
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Spray with diluted 50% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) daily until insects are gone
Gently scrape off scale with a card
Remove affected leaves and stems
Spray with soapy water solution (three drops of soap in two cups of water)
Spray with diluted neem oil (one teaspoon in a quart of water) a Read more
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
Browse All Sempervivum Here Video Guide to Sempervivum Here
Sempervivum (sem-per-VEEV-um) (Hens & Chicks, Semps, Houseleeks) are beautiful outdoor succulents prized for their charming appearance and extremely resilient nature. They resemble an unfurled rose with seasonal blushes of colors and can form dense mats that accent gardens and arrangements. Regardless of droughts, deep freezes, and poor soil, Sempe Read more
Browse all available Portulacaria here
Portulacaria (por-tew-luh-KAR-ee-uh) have a distinct look from most other succulents and they are an easy-to-grow option for those new to houseplants. These colorfully stemmed plants can serve as "thrillers" or "spillers" in potted arrangements. They have small, green leaves (sometimes variegated) and add a verdant touch with little maintenance.
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Browse all available Rosularia & Prometheum here.
Rosularia (ros-uh-LAIR-ee-uh) & Prometheum (pro-MEE-thee-uhm) are mat-forming, cold hardy succulents that are difficult to find in most collections. They have the classic rosette shape and low maintenance needs of Sempervivum (Hens & Chicks) but are unique in their ability to bloom repeatedly. Like their close relatives Sedum (Stonecrop), Rosularia & Read more
Browse all available Kalanchoe here.
Kalanchoe (kal-un-KO-ee) is a group of exotic succulents prized for their unusual foliage and flowers. They are reliably easy to grow and can be almost alien in appearance. Look for large, embellished leaves that can be toothed, wavy, or lined with new plantlets.
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Colors : A range of shades from glaucous pastels to splashy jewel tones, some with over Read more
Can I grow succulents rated for zones higher than my own? View answer
Asked 5 ´years ago | Climate
Browse all available Cactus here.
Cactus (KAK-tus) (Cacti) will steal your heart with their charming, prickly forms and showy flowers. They require some caution when handling, but these super low maintenance plants can thrive indoors with bright sun, little water, and proper drainage. As the stunning products of harsh, arid climates, cacti are both the pinnacle of succulent perfection for enthusiasts and easy-t Read more
Browse all available tender Sedum here.
Tender Sedum (SEE-dum) are colorful, sun-loving beauties that can form dense mats of ground cover, cascade profusely from hanging pots, or make sweet additions to a container arrangement. Unlike Hardy Sedum , these tropical varieties must be protected from frost, but they reward with easy, drought-tolerant growth and can display both bold colors and soft pastels.
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Grow lights are a great option for indoor succulents! Many indoor spaces do not get enough sunlight to support robust, colorful succulents (particularly in winter), and grow lights can help supplement natural light. We recommend using full spectrum, white LED bulbs or T5 fluorescent tubes. Look for a light that produces 300-800 lumens per square foot. Place your grow lights 6.0" to 12.0" from the top of the succulent Read more
Why is my succulent changing colors? View answer
Asked 5 ´years ago | Hardy Succulents > Sempervivum (Hens & Chicks)
Why is my succulent changing colors? View answer
Asked 5 ´years ago | Hardy Succulents > Sempervivum (Hens & Chicks)
Why is my succulent changing colors? View answer
Asked 5 ´years ago | Hardy Succulents > Sempervivum (Hens & Chicks)
