Because of its leaf pattern, the Haworthia is often confused with the Aloe. Although there is a striking resemblance to this beloved succulent, Haworthia is much smaller and has a painstakingly slow growth. The white stripes on the outer part of the leaves is responsible … How to Care for Haworthia (Zebra Cactus)? read more »
If you like delicate trailing plants, the String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) will probably be your succulent of choice. With slender stems dotted with small, pearl-like leaves, this succulent is a uniquely beautiful succulent to grow. To enjoy the best your String of Pearls can … How to Care for String of Pearls Plant? read more »
An overwatered succulent is not always a death sentence, but it’s without doubt one of the most common causes why succulents fail to last as long as they should. It’s not something that succulent owners purposefully do. Instead overwatering stems from a lack of knowledge … Can You Save an Overwatered Succulent? read more »
Despite being notoriously slow to grow and generally low-maintenance plants, succulents do need to be repotted from time to time, especially that they’re sold in small, tight-fitting containers that they’ll eventually outgrow. Repotting is not only a measure to offer your plant a more spacious … How to Repot Succulents? Guide for Beginners read more »
When indoor light conditions just don’t cut it for your succulents, LED grow lights can be a valuable alternative to keep your succulents healthy and growing. After all succulents are light and sun loving plants that will only adapt to indoor growing if they’re offered … 5 Best LED Grow Light for Succulents read more »
You may not think about fertilizing your succulents, but know that, like many other houseplants, succulents will stay healthier and develop better with regular fertilizing. If you haven’t been fertilizing succulents and you don’t know where to start, I’ll catch you up to speed with … 5 Best Fertilizer for Succulents & Cactus read more »
I often get asked this question by friends and acquaintances who want to grow succulents indoors and my answer is always the same – Yes, succulents need lots of sunlight for healthy growth. When growing succulents – or any other sun-loving plants – indoors, offering … Do Succulents Need Sunlight to Grow? read more »
There’s really no need for you to buy another succulent of the same type when you can just as easily propagate the one you already have. There are two easy ways to propagate succulents, depending on your variety, and both work pretty fast, so you … How to Propagate Succulents Quick & Easy? read more »
Succulents that undergo etiolation (stretching of leaves or stems) do so because of inadequate conditions. You can prevent etiolation problems in succulents by making some simple changes in their environment. If your succulent is growing tall and leggy, I will help you find the cause … Etiolated Succulents – Causes & Treatments read more »
With fleshy leaves adapted to storing water, the aloe vera plant is indeed a succulent. Succulents fare well in arid and in semiarid environments, where water is scarce, and temperatures are high. Although native to the south-east Arabian Peninsula, aloe vera has become naturalized in … Is Aloe Vera a Succulent? How is Aloe Vera Classified? read more »
