I do think it’s high time I let y’all in on a secret project I’ve been pounding away at…introducing:
The Succulent Manual – A Care and Repair Guide for all Climates
Introducing The Succulent Manual
Succulent Care: Questions from my inbox
What you’re asking … There’s a trend, mind you.
Howdy fellow succulent keepers! Well, this has been a week for the history books, has it not? I wanted to share a little look into the questions folks are asking me about their succulents, but first I must use a bit of this space to discuss what’s taking place in America right now.
Succulents in the summer
Advice on keeping succulents happy through the hottest, (wettest) months of the year
Well, we’re smack dab in the middle of summer and I know a lot of you are really feeling the burn along with me. So are our succulents. When I first started working with succulents, I assumed they were all pretty much impervious to the heat, but it didn’t take long to realize that wasn’t the case. So, if you’re like me and live somewhere that “enjoys” summer temperatures well into the 90s (and beyond) for much of the season, there are a few things you should know to help keep your plants alive and happy through the hottest months of the year.
Video: Ants on your Plants? Might mean Mealybugs…Let’s fix that STAT!
Note: This is shot with a macro lens- objects on screen are much smaller in real life 😉 Watch in full screen for a good time 😉
If you see little ants on your succulents and other plants, stop and follow them…many ant species will lead you straight to a pile of mealybugs before you even notice them on your plants!
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Video: How to Separate Succulents
Separating Succulents, Removing Babies/Offsets
A quick demonstration on how to separate baby succulents from the main plant…
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Supplies! Products and Tools for Cacti and Succulents
Click to see the Supplies page
I’ve finally sat down and banged out a page of the items I reach for the most around my potting station when working with cacti and succulents. I’ll keep it updated as long as y’all keep asking what I use, and please drop me a comment about what you use so I can share it with everyone else and try it out too!
More Plant Mail! Another succulent unboxing video w/ Sucs for You!
Today is a good day! The sun came out for a while and I got my order from Fairyblooms.com in the mail…now that’s how to start a week strong! Read on below for a list of the plants shown.
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Video Demo- How to: Arrange a simple pot of succulents with Sucs for You!
How to pot up your succulents, with tips on which varieties to place together.
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