Winter Care for Succulents

Aeonium after frost

Your succulents may suffer in cold, wet weather unless you take precautions now. Do you know which ones are vulnerable and what needs doing? Find answers and preventative measures on these key pages of this site (no ads!) and in related videos on my YouTube channel. How to Overwinter Succulents: If you live in Zone…

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Jim Sudal’s Cactus Pad Holiday Tree

Cactus Christmas tree

Jim Sudal’s cactus pad holiday tree is a great reinterpretation of the traditional fir tree, and perfect for the dry, hot Southwest. Like Jim, many residents of Phoenix (and well beyond) have stands of prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica). The juicy-leaved succulent is iconic to the region. “Last year I built a garland around my gallery…

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