How to Make Succulents Change Color? (& Why You Should)
Don't you just love colorful succulents? Me, too. Last week, I took an in-depth look at how and why stress causes succulents to change color. This is important to understand…
The Secret to Colorful Succulents (You Can Make it Happen!)
Have you ever purchased beautiful, colorful succulents, only to have them turn mostly green in a short period of time? Or have you seen your succulents changing color and wondered…
Understanding Succulent Soil for Thriving Plants + DIY Recipe
The single most important question for succulent care is how to water your succulents. And absolutely vital to proper watering is using the right soil. Whether they grow indoors or…
Succulent Growing Tall & Stretched? Identify Etiolation & Fix It!
Do you have a succulent growing tall, thin, and stretched-looking? Every succulent lover eventually encounters this. If this has happened to you, you may have noticed that the plant's color…
What Is This White Stuff on My Succulents?
"Epicuticular wax," "glaucous leaves," and "farina" are unfamiliar terms for a common occurrence in succulents and plants in general. They refer to the whitish, cloudy film or waxy coating you see…
Propagating Succulents from Stem Cuttings
One of the most fun things about this hobby (obsession?) is propagating succulents for yourself. If you are seriously addicted to these beauties, you really need to know how to…
Species Spotlight ~ Aeonium Rosette Succulents!
Aeonium (Ay-OH-nee-um) is a genus of about 35 rosette succulents, native to the Canary Islands, Morocco and East Africa. The name comes from the Greek word "aionos" meaning ageless. In…
Species Spotlight – Colorful Kalanchoe Care
Kalanchoe, (Kal-LAHN-sho) or (Kal-uhn-KOH-ee) is a genus of about 125 flowering succulent plants native to Africa and Asia. They boast colorful foliage, dazzling blooms and an intriguing range of shapes…
Species Spotlight – Sansevieria! aka Snake Plant
Sansevieria (San-sev-ee-AIR-ee-uh) goes by a few common names that do not seem intended to inspire affection. It is called the snake plant, due to its long, slim foliage with intriguing…
Species Spotlight – Aloe Plant Care
Aloe, (AL-oh) With over 500 species and aloe varieties, it is one of the best known in the world of succulents. Aloe vera, the medical marvel, is just one of…
