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How large are the succulents when they are shipped? View answer
Asked 3 ´years ago | Soft Succulents > Echeveria
Succulents make great options for living walls and green roofs because they are drought tolerant, can grow in less than 4" of soil, and require very little maintenance. You can find all of our living wall and green roofs varieties here .
LIVING WALLS
Find your Hardiness Grow Zone to select varieties that can tolerate the average minimum temperature in your climate
Cover the soil medium with chicken wir Read more
SYMPTOMS
Going soft
Becoming mushy and wet
Turning a translucent yellow or brown
Shedding soggy upper leaves near the center of the rosette
SOLUTIONS
Immediately reduce watering frequency and allow soil to fully dry out
Move into a location with slightly more sunlight and good ventilation
Remove leaves that are already mushy and translucent
If problem persists, remove plant from Read more
SYMPTOMS
Wrinkling
Going limp
Turning crispy and yellow or brown
Shedding lots of dry leaves
SOLUTIONS
Drench thoroughly; do not use a spray bottle
Increase water frequency, but still only water when top soil is dry
Water during a cool part of the day, early morning or evening
Protect from direct sun, particularly when temperatures exceed 80F
Remove leaves that are already dry a Read more
Struggled with succulents and don't know what the problem was? The answer could be in the soil.
Succulents need different soil from most plants in order to really thrive. Indoors or out, there are a lot of factors that determine the right soil for healthy, beautiful plants. Use the wrong type of soil and you'll find yourself endlessly troubleshooting care issues.
But fear not! This comprehensive guide Read more
Struggled with succulents and don't know what the problem was? The answer could be in the soil.
Succulents need different soil from most plants in order to really thrive. Indoors or out, there are a lot of factors that determine the right soil for healthy, beautiful plants. Use the wrong type of soil and you'll find yourself endlessly troubleshooting care issues.
But fear not! This comprehensive guide Read more
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
My plants were delivered wet, what do I do? View answer
Asked 4 ´years ago | First Steps
VIDEO GUIDE HERE
The following information is included in every package.
UNPACK PLANTS IMMEDIATELY
Use caution to avoid breaking leaves; beware of any cacti or other prickly plants.
Crinkle paper and cardboard packing materials are recyclable.
Loose soil on the foliage can easily be removed with a light brushing or watering.
Any stretched or faded plants will recover when gradually transitioned i Read more
Where should I plant outdoor succulents? View answer
Asked 4 ´years ago | Hardy Succulents
Where should I plant outdoor succulents? View answer
Asked 4 ´years ago | Hardy Succulents
Where should I plant outdoor succulents? View answer
Asked 4 ´years ago | Hardy Succulents
How densely should I plant / space succulents? View answer
Asked 4 ´years ago | Planting & Transplanting, Pots & Containers
How densely should I plant / space succulents? View answer
Asked 4 ´years ago | Planting & Transplanting, Pots & Containers
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
Water soil directly and gently shake excess droplets from leaves Read more
SIGNS
Hard, round black, brown, or gray bumps
Weak, wilted, or yellowing plants
TREATMENTS
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
