Succulents should not be planted in just rocks for the long term. It is not recommended to grow a succulent in a pot or a jar without potting mix to support the roots.

Although the majority of succulents are exceptionally hardy and will spread, grow and multiply easily without much human input, some may need a bit of help and extra love to grow bigger.

According to research there is so far no evidence that would suggest that simply coming into contact with succulents does cause cancer. However, there was one study which specifically looked at the Euphorbia Tirucalli aka ‘African Milk Bush’ or ‘Firesticks’, which had some interesting findings. Please refer to the linked articles below.

Chickens do and can eat succulents. There are some succulents that are considered healthy for chickens. However some varieties can potentially make a chicken sick. It’s always best to check first.

Groundcover succulents come in many fantastic shapes and colours. They can be very hardy, easy to grow and fast spreading. The best thing about groundcovers is that they can help hide unsightly bits of the garden, retaining walls or make a colourful filler in between other plants

The list varies depending on where in the world you are, but the most common animals that eat succulents around the world are aphids, mealy bugs, caterpillars, grasshoppers, snails and slugs.