Succulents require well-draining soil that allows roots to grow and air to circulate. Without these qualities, they are prone to rot …
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Many succulents are extremely hardy because they have fleshy parts in their structure to retain water, making them well suited to dry …
Old Man Cactus needs a sunny, warm location but has few other needs. You should watch it carefully for pests, however, which can hide in …
Kiwi Aeonium propagates best by vegetative methods, but it will also grow from seed. Seed-grown plants sometimes differ in appearance …
Huernias require a potting mix with excellent drainage. Roots experience dieback in cool-season dormancy, so plants grow best in shallow …
Established plants are extremely drought tolerant. They need water from spring to fall but do not leave the soil wet for prolonged periods …
In cultivation, Lophophoras do best in a fast-draining mineral-based soil, which is about two-thirds sand. Abundant water is beneficial in …
Most of the myriad habitats Dudleyas occupy become dry in summer. Therefore, it is important to cut off water to Dudleyas during the …
Gasterias are often grouped with Haworthia because they have similar cultural requirements. Both are attractive, small succulents that can …
If you can grow cacti and succulents successfully, you can likely grow the Echinopsis cacti without too much trouble. Like many cacti …