Sassy Mama Tip:A lot of people plant their succulents in a terrarium(enclosed vessel)which makes for an adorable succulent planter and stylish addition to the house. However, this is strongly discouraged as it’s very easy for the succulents to overheat and wither, especially in HK’s warm c...
I like to “build in” drainage to planters likethe small painted teacup planterpictured below in the first photo. To do this, I add in a small later of perlite into the bottom of the container. Then I plant my succulent or cactus usingextremely well-draining soil. The second picture bel...
How to make a simple DIY succulent planter with a galvanized bucket. I’ve been on a bit of a plant kick lately. It was really difficult keeping plants alive in our Illinois house so I’ve been having fun adding them around our little cottage. This post may contain affiliate links which...
A succulent is a plant that has leaves which are more plump than a normal plant. It can store water in its leaves for long times, making it ideal for dry and arid locations. The word succulent comes from the Latin wordsucus, which means juice or sap. Watch our video to learn how to...
This can work really well for sharp succulents that are otherwise difficult to hold. Using the towel over the top of the plant can be easier than the “handle” method, but you have to be careful not to grip the plant too hard as it can damage the succulent. PinEuphorbia flanaganii ...
So much to choose from! When picking succulents, it will really depend on the planter. On large planters, you can choose a focal plant that you can work smaller succulents around. For example: A largeEcheveriaorAeoniumin the center that is worked around with smaller accent pieces likeSedum ...
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If you plan to grow your succulent in a hanging planter, a trailing variety like string of bananas is a great choice. Always read the plant labels to determine the sunlight needs, size, and spread of your succulents. Provide a very well-draining potting medium. Nurseries always plant their ...
Miracle-Gro Cactus, Palm & Citrus Potting Mix or a good qualitysucculent potting mix How to Plant Hens and Chicks Once I had everything gathered up I started the planting process. I used scissors to cut into the plastic container that the hens and chicks were in just to make it easier ...