Browse all Rock Garden Succulents 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

Repotting overgrown succulents: step-by-step guide

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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 Fill the new, larger Read more

Stretched or overgrown succulents: what to do

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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. Read more

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Planting succulents: step-by-step guide

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Try to plant in mild, dry conditions to reduce overstressing the transplant. Be sure to grow your succulents in a location that meets the Recommended Light Requirements specified on the each succulent's product page. HOW TO PLANT A SUCCULENT Gently remove plant from its plastic container Loosen the root ball to encourage roots to spread Plant in a hole deep enough to completely cover Read more

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Succulent living walls & green roofs: what you should know

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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

Succulent terrariums: what you should know

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It is certainly possible to grow succulents in glass terrariums, but there are challenges. Use only open terrariums with plenty of airflow, as the humidity in sealed terrariums is too high for succulents. Terrariums usually do not have drainage holes and glass does not breathe, so be extra careful not to over-water . Water about 1/3 the volume of the soil and do not water again until the soil is completely dry. Try n Read more

Pots for succulents: a complete guide

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Video Guide to Pots for Succulents Here 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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