Succulent Gardens

IDEAL TEMPERATURE Room temperature during spring and summer is fine but should be kept between 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter. HOW OFTEN SHOULD I WATER? This plant requires more water than most succulents to keep their leaves plump and appealing. Water thoroughly until the soil is saturated and then do not water again until topsoil dries completely. IDEAL SOIL TYPE Cactus soil mix or regular soil mixed with pumice to allow proper drainage.  HOW MUCH LIGHT? Partial sun or bright shade for about 4 hours. Thrives with morning sun.  This is one of my favorite succulents! I got mine as a cutting from a friend about 10 months ago and now I have a cutting from the original. The more you take care of your succulents the more they will give you the opportunity to propagate. 

Succulents can be intimidating at first but once you dip your feet in you will realize they are some very easy houseplants to care for. 1. Make sure your succulents can get enough light. Most succulents need about 6 hours of sunlight per day, but new succulents can become scorched if exposure is too high. To avoid this make sure you rotate your plants and introduce a sheer curtain to the light source if needed. 2. Water the soil more than you think you should. Make sure you water the soil until it is saturated. Succulents do like water contrary to popular belief. Just less often. 3. Choose a container with drainage. Leaving plants waterlogged can lead to root rot. Terra-cotta pots can help avoid this. 4. Plant your succulents in proper soil. Many grocery stores and home improvement stores sell cactus soil that allows for faster drainage. If this is not accessible you can mix regular potting soil with sand or pumice for the same effect. 5. Adjust watering habits wit...

What do you do with the leaves that fall off your succulents? Grow more succulents. These plants are truly the gift that keeps on giving. Propagating your fallen leaves or cuttings from a leggy succulent is a time consuming but rewarding process to gain more baby succs! There are two basic ways to propagate your succulents. Propagating by Division:  This technique, in which new succulents sprout from cuttings, works best with plants that have grown too leggy. To begin, carefully remove any leaves on the stem below the rosette-- wiggle them gently from side to side and make sure to keep the base of the leaf intact. Once all the leaves have been removed, use shears to snip the rosette, leaving a short stem attached. Allow the cuttings to dry for a few days in an empty tray until the raw ends have calloused. Next, the cuttings can be rooted in soil or water. Propagating with Offsets : Many species of succulents-- including aloe, hens and chicks, and some cacti-- will pr...

Succulent Terrariums are a creative way to showcase your favorite plants! You can make beautiful designs with stuff found around the house or find many DIY terrarium kits online.  Many kits you can buy will include the following: Glass terrarium globe/container and stand or hanger Plants – usually air plants, moss or  succulents Rocks for the base Decorative items – usually rocks, geode crystals or man-made decorations For many plant lovers these items could easily be lying around so there is not necessarily a need for a kit, just a little free time and up-cycling! Get creative, there's no right or wrong way to build them. Here are a few pictures of inspiration for you. Feel free to drop a photo of your handmade succulent terrarium in the comments.