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First of all I would like to start by saying that there is not one perfect mix for everyone which, as a succulent grower, I completely understand. Also different people may have different experience with the same product and so sometimes a bit of trial and error is needed to find the best potting mix…

The beauty of succulents as a present is that they are suitable for almost everyone. Succulents and cacti are cute, cheerful and, for the most part, easy to look after. They can beat a bunch of flowers as they can last for many years, if taken care of properly. There are, however, a few things…

The variegated version of Ceropegia woodii is one of the most sought after succulents.  Because of its popularity, Ceropegia Woodii Variegata can fetch eye-watering price tags and so it is no wonder people try and propagate this plant from leaves. But can Ceropegia woodii ‘String of Hearts’ be propagated from a single leaf stripped from…

Mulching succulents is a bit controversial among succulent enthusiasts. Some say mulch makes soil way too moist for succulents and therefore advise against mulching where succulents are grown. Others say light applications are fine as long as succulents are planted in a raised bed or on a slope. So should you mulch your succulents? There…

Every year succulents burst into flower creating an amazing show of colour. Some only flower once a year while others produce blooms randomly throughout the seasons. And some can take years before showcasing their blooms. The flowers themselves also vary in appearance and colour between genera and species. When pollinated, succulent flowers produce seeds and…

Succulent plants are very recognisable due to their water filled, fleshy leaves and stems but not all succulents are alike. They can be different in terms of appearance, growth habit, watering requirements, light requirements, propagation techniques, care requirements etc. Some succulents can also drop leaves even at the slightest touch or when moved while others…

Succulents are popular because of their chubby leaves and attractive looks, but did you know they also flower? The majority of these amazing plants send out multiple flowers at least once a year. The flowers range in colour from white to dark red to blue. The variety is stunning and a lot of species even…

Echeveria Perle Von Nurnberg is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Echeverias out there. The purple- pink colour and rosette leaf arrangement are incredibly attractive. But how do you maintain that purple and should you be concerned when the leaves start loosing it and turn green? This article can also be applied to Perle Von…

Cotyledon tomentosa is an evergreen succulent plant in the Cotyledon Genus native to South Africa. It is incredibly popular thanks to its chubby leaves and brown tips that resemble a Bear’s Paw. Cotyledon tomentosa Bear’s Paw succulent is quite an easy plant to propagate from cuttings but incredibly difficult to propagate from a leaf. Leaf…

Fenestraria rhophalophylla ‘Baby Toes’ is currently the only species in the genus Fenestraria. This plant is native to Namibia but distributed all over the world as its popularity grows among succulents enthusiasts. There is possibly another species which has yellow flowers (rhophalophylla has white) that is currently being reviewed to see whether it’s a new…