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Posted on April 27, 2022April 27, 2022
Topics: Care, Light, Videos

How to Avoid Sunburned Succulents

Did you know plants can make their own ‘sunscreen?’ It’s true! But they need time to build up their tolerance to sunlight. Here’s a video about when to watch out for sunburn, how to protect your succulents from being scorched, and how to help them adapt to more light.

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Posted on December 8, 2020February 25, 2021
Topics: Care, Demos, Propagation, Videos

Potting up succulent leaf propagations…what happens next

Potting up succulent leaf propagations...what happens next

In this 11 week update video we finally get to pot up some succulent leaf propagations! (Demonstrating with Graptopetalum paraguayense) I also show you a couple of neat ways some of my other plants propagate. Read on for care tips!

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Posted on October 21, 2020February 25, 2021
Topics: Care, Videos, Water

Succulent FAILS: H2OhNo! (Learn from my mistakes!)

We all make mistakes when caring for our succulents and a big problem I used to have (and do still on occasion) was watering at the wrong time. I discuss what happens when it gets too cold or too hot and how to avoid killing your succulents when they’re dormant.

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Posted on August 25, 2020August 25, 2020
Topics: Blog, Care

Storm prep for your succulents

With storms like Hurricane Laura looming in the Gulf, it’s important we do our best to protect our plant-friends from the accompanying winds and rain. Being from Houston, Texas, I’ve seen more than my fair share of powerful tropical storms, so I know the drill when it comes to battening down the hatches for my outdoor plants.

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Posted on July 30, 2020July 30, 2020
Topics: Blog, Care

Succulents: Straight Talk

I’ve had my fair share of heartbreaks due to succulents so I say all of this with love and with the hope that it helps you avoid the same mistakes and upsets.

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Posted on July 28, 2020August 31, 2020
Topics: Blog, Care, Soil

How climate controls your succulents’ soil needs

Drainage materials for succulents

I get a bit panicky when I see people tossing out general advice that works for their succulents but could be harmful to others’ in a different location, and I hope this information will help teach everyone how important it is to factor climates into these conversations.

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Posted on May 19, 2020June 12, 2020
Topics: Blog, Care, Demos, Water

A quick visual guide to watering Pleiospilos nelii ‘Split Rock’

Pleiospilos Split Rock

Here’s a little visual guide to caring for Pleiospilos nelii ‘Split Rock’ (NOT a Lithops!) It’s potted in a mix of about 30% topsoil and the rest is a combo of Turface, pumice, and expanded shale, and it’s top dressed with pumice.

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Posted on March 16, 2020February 25, 2021
Topics: Care, Demos, Videos

Split Rock Survival 101: Pleiospilos Care

Pleiospilos Split Rock

While they’re somewhat similar to Lithops, Pleiospilos are a bit more forgiving. Learn about when to water them, how to let the older leaves be absorbed by new growth and other essential care needs to keep them alive and happy!

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Posted on November 22, 2019February 25, 2021
Topics: Care, General, Videos

The right way to fertilize your succulents (or not)

Fertilizer for succulents and cacti

For those of you who are interested in learning about how to feed your succulents, this video’s for you! Learn about when to fertilize (and more importantly, when not to), what type of food to look for, and how succulents use the different nutrients for growth.

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Posted on November 10, 2019July 23, 2020
Topics: Blog, Care, General, Pests, Problems

White spots on your Jade plants? No worries!

There are several varieties of Crassula ovata ‘Jade’ plants and most are prone to developing white spots like these. Don’t worry though because it is simply excess salt mineral deposits being exuded by the leaves through their stomata (pores).

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