Posts Tagged ‘How to grow succulents’
Tina’s Tips & 16 Things Your Succulents Want You to Know
Expert succulent grower and Cactus & Succulent Society vendor Tina Zucker says “you don’t need to understand the science of plants. It’s all about observation, and anyone can do that.” 16 Things Your Succulents Want You to Know
Read MoreHow Succulent Designer Laura Eubanks Does It
Succulent designer Laura Eubanks of Design for Serenity is no stranger to crises. The challenges she’s had to overcome—including a horrific childhood—have given her wisdom, compassion and a keen desire to mentor and inspire others. Due to an unfortunate turn of events, she’s now the one in need of help..
Read MoreWhy You Need to Know Where Succulents Come From
Can you grow saguaros in Tucson? You bet! In California, probably not. The secret to happy succulents is to duplicate their native growing conditions as much as possible. The more you know about where a succulent comes from, the easier you can do this…up to a point. Occasionally (not often) it’s nearly impossible. No matter…
Read MoreSpring in My Succulent Garden
See numerous low-water flowering plants that thrive with minimal care in my Zone 9b Southern CA garden. My spring garden’s most vivid blooms are those of succulent ice plants. Aloes, bulbine and numerous arid-climate companions are bright and beautiful from March through mid-May. Increasing temps tend to put the kibosh on delicate spring flowers. If…
Read MoreHow to Make Succulents Bloom
Above: The problem could be not enough sunlight. Is there a way to make succulents bloom? Yes and no. It partly depends on a plant’s age. It may not be large or mature enough to gear up for reproduction (which is the point of flowers). But there IS something you can do to make a…
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