Growing Aloe Aloe is probably one of the most recognizable succulents that you can grow! Even those that aren’t well versed in plants at all are able to recognize the medicinal Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis), which is commonly used for skin care, and many other applications. There are many different species of aloe available, and […]
Many people think that succulents are indestructible, but this couldn’t be further from the truth! Succulents still have needs just like any other plant. Proper attention to watering and light needs are critical to understand for this group of plants. Although succulents can be considered tougher than many other types of plants, their needs still […]
Watering Succulents & Cacti I’ll start off by saying that you should not believe everything that you read on the internet. Some of it is correct, but much of it is not! I’ve seen many misconceptions all over the internet on the topic of watering succulents and cacti. If you are an inexperienced succulent grower, […]
How to Repot a Succulent Repotting a houseplant is often a source of confusion. How do you know when to repot a succulent? Is it simply a matter of pulling it out of the pot and placing it in a larger pot? What kind of potting media should you use? How big of a pot […]