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Succulents and rocks are a natural pairing. Rock garden succulents make it easy to grow a low-maintenance, water efficient garden that pops with color all year long. These varieties flourish in partial to full sun and can grow big and beautiful outdoors. Use the filters to the left to find plants hardy in your Grow Zone , then mix and match the perfect colors, shapes, and textures Read more
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DRAINAGE
We recommend using containers with drainage holes and drilling holes in the bottom of non-draining containers. It is possible to grow succulents in non-draining containers but they require more caution to avoid over-watering and rot. Adding rocks to the bottom of a non-draining pot is not recommended; it actually creates pockets of water and makes root rot even m Read more
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Asked 2 ´years ago | Opuntia 'Crystal Tide' [3-4"]
Succulents can become overgrown and root bound after a couple years of healthy growth. You can improve their appearance by lightly trimming the foliage, repotting them into a larger container with fresh soil, and ensuring light conditions and soil nutrients are optimal.
HOW TO REPOT OVERGROWN SUCCULENTS
Pulling from the base of the stem, gently remove all plants from the old container
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Asked 2 ´years ago | Pleiospilos nelii - Split Rock
My plant has become very large and I don't know how to replant her View answer
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Can I plant more then one in a pot View answer
Asked 3 ´years ago | Pleiospilos nelii - Split Rock
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STRETCHED OR ETIOLATED
Succulents can grow tall and spindly when they are short on sunlight. As soon as you see signs of stretching, move the plant into sunnier conditions or install a grow light above it. Colors can come back with more light, but stretched succulents have to be pruned back into shape. Hardy succulents tend to stretch easily indoors; make sure they have plenty of light or move them outside.
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