Posts Tagged ‘Rain and succulents’
Prepare Your Succulents for Rainstorms
During rainy weather, succulents, which come from arid climates, may rot. Stems or trunks turn squishy and collapse. It may be possible to take cuttings from healthy top growth and…
Read MoreHow Rain Benefits Succulents
Don’t be surprised if after a good rain, your succulents look brighter and more vibrant. Here’s how rain benefits succulents: It provides dissolved minerals and washes away dust that inhibits…
Read MoreProtect Your Succulents From Rain, Hail, Frost
Succulents from South Africa and Madagascar (such as aloes, jade and kalanchoes) thrive along the California coast because the climate and weather patterns are similar to those of their native…
Read MoreHow to Water Succulents
How to Water Succulents For succulents in the garden, in containers, and if there’s no drainage It really is this simple ~ Aim to keep soil about as moist as…
Read MorePrepare Your Succulents for Rainstorms
During rainy weather, succulents, which come from arid climates, may rot. Stems or trunks turn squishy and collapse. See my YouTube video: The Squish Test for Succulents (3:36) If there’s…
Read MoreSucculents and Way Too Much Rain
You’re aware that it’s death to succulents to overwater them, but did you know that under certain circumstances, they can handle much more rain than they need? It’s something I’ve…
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