Aptenias are not difficult to grow in pots. Use commercial mixture for succulents or make your own. Put the pot in direct sunlight and…
Month: October 2015
Escobaria vivipara (Spinystar) is a small cactus with spherical to short cylindrical stems with slightly grooved tubercules, each tipped …
Portulaca grandiflora (Moss Rose) is an annual succulent with prostrate to suberect stems with fleshy green linear leaves. The stems are …
Pachyphytums can tolerate (and even appreciate) poor soil conditions, so long as it is well-draining. They can thrive in full or partial…
Melocactus are somewhat finicky cacti with unusual requirements. They should not be allowed to completely dry out even in winter, and they…
Escobarias love bright light exposure but generally not direct sun. The risk is getting sunburned, especially in summer during the hottest…
Portulacas love places with full sun and tolerate various soil types but prefer sandy, well-drained soil. These plants have high heat and…
Jade Plant grown in a pot can become root-bound and top-heavy, causing it to tip over easily. Repot in the spring every two to three years…
If the arrangement begins to outgrow its pot, you can transfer the plants to a larger container at any time of year. Taking the time to…
Kalanchoe × houghtonii (Houghton's Hybrid) is a monocarpic succulent with an erect, unbranched stem that bears boat-shaped leaves with …