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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 W Read more
Are any succulents toxic? View answer
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Which succulents are safe for pets? View answer
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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 low light / shade? View answer
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Which succulents are best for low light / shade? View answer
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Which succulents are best for wet / humid conditions? View answer
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Which succulents are best for wet / humid conditions? View answer
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Which succulents are best for wet / humid conditions? View answer
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Which succulents are best for dry / sunny conditions? View answer
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Which succulents are best for dry / sunny conditions? View answer
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How do I plant Opuntia cactus pads? View answer
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How do I plant Opuntia cactus pads? View answer
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How do I plant Opuntia cactus pads? View answer
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Sempervivum (Hens & Chicks), like some Agave and Tillandsia (Air Plants), are monocarpic, meaning that each plant can only bloom once in its lifetime. Fortunately, a Semp rosette will grow for many years and produce lots offsets (chicks) before blooming out, and the chicks will live on. You can temporarily halt the blooming process by scooping out the bloom stalk with a sharp, clean knife. This only works i Read more
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
Browse all Agave Here. 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. APPEARANCE 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
Browse all Aloe here. 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. APPEARANCE Form: Slow growers with a wide range of sizes, from 2.0" wide Read more
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 APPEARANCE Read more
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. APPEARANCE Form : The two main forms are the shrubby Read more
