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Browse all available Sedum here.
Sedum (SEE-dum) (Stonecrop) are a staple of hardy succulent groundcover. They will withstand drought, deep freezes, poor soil, full sun, and high temperatures and still reward with stunning colors and blooms. Plant these forgiving growers in almost any bright or sunny space and watch as they transform garden beds, walkways, containers, hanging pots, green roofs, living walls, an 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 Sempervivum heuffelii here
Heuffelii (hew-FEL-ee-eye) are a remarkable species of Sempervivum that encompass a wide diversity of year-round colors. They have superior resilience against cold, heat, drought, and rain, and even hold their color better than most hardy succulents. When left alone, they form tidy rosette clumps. Not commonly available in stores (or even in enthusiast collections), S. heuf Read more
Browse all available Senecio here.
Senecio (se-NEE-see-oh) succulents are prized for their unique foliage which can resemble pearls, chalk sticks, and even bananas. There are many different forms to explore in this group, including low-growing, ground cover types and the trailing cascades of “string” varieties. Senecio plants are drought-tolerant and green varieties will thrive indoors, bringing exo Read more
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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Browse all Air Plants here.
Air Plants or Tillandsia ( till-LAND-zee-uh ) grow without soil and make for incredible living sculptures in any medium to bright light indoor space. These unique epiphytes from tropical rain forests are the perfect low-maintenance plant for the home or office. They offer an exotic look, showy blooms, entrancing fragrances, and limitless arrangement possibilities.
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If you live in a lower (colder) zone than a particular succulent is rated for, you can bring the plant indoors during the winter. We do, however, rate hardiness conservatively, so plants right on cusp may be able to survive outdoors year-round with a bit of protection. For example, to plant a Sempervivum rosette (zone 5) in a region that gets down to -30F (zone 4), you will want to employ the following strategies.
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Succulents are well-adapted to survive drought but with a little extra care you can also get certain varieties to survive in wet or humid climates.
Improve Drainage
Plant in gritty, well-draining soil like succulent / cactus soil from a garden center
Amend heavy garden soil with 50% coarse sand by volume
Plant in raised beds and containers with drainage holes
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Succulents are a perfect option for gardeners in hot, dry climates who want to create a lush landscape. You can get many varieties to grow in hot, sunny climates by employing the strategies below. Alternatively, plant any of the Hot / Dry Varieties listed and save yourself the extra work.
Protecting Succulents from Heat and Sunburn
Plant in a location with morning sun and afternoon shade
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Some succulents are adapted to go dormant during particularly cold or hot seasons to protect themselves from extreme temperatures. Dormancy varies across succulent genera and some varieties will lose their seasonal patterns in cultivation. The majority of succulents have a spring/summer growing season and slow down or shed leaves in the winter cold, though there are a few notable exceptions listed below.
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We offer lots of succulents for events, including varieties for Centerpieces, Decor , and Favors . We highly recommend making an advanced order and scheduling delivery of succulent orders at least 1-2 weeks prior to your wedding or other event. This allows sufficient time for the plants to recover color after shipment, for unexpected shipping delays, as well as for replacements for any damage that may have occurred i Read more
Mountain Crest Gardens offers a wide range of assorted bulk trays and sets at discounted prices on this page .
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Free 3-4 day FedEx or USPS Priority shipping available to the Lower 48 states for orders over $35
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The overwhelming majority of our orders are delivered without any issues. However, due to the complexities of packing and shipping live plants, sometimes things don’t quite go as expected. For these rare instances, we offer this 14 Day Quality Guarantee to all our customers:
Our plants and products are guaranteed to be of excellent quality, well-rooted and disease free. If plants do not arrive in prime co Read more
Excellent question! We want to first preface this by saying that bonsai is, inherently, an art form. How you decide to shape or trim your bonsai is up to you and will be informed by how you want your plant to look. The first things you're going to need are your plant, a shallow pot (the word 'bonsai' roughly translates to English as "planted in a shallow container". Think roughly 4 inches deep), some simple succulent Read more
Question comment posted 7 months ago | Echinopsis spachiana - Torch Cactus
do you sell cute little pots to put these in?
Question comment posted 7 months ago | Sempervivum Bulk Pack (25-50 Plants, 2" Pots)
