Succulents

Bloom Time:

• Any time of year
• Bell-shaped flowers in pink, red, orange, or yellow

Size:

Height: 2 to 8 inches tall (depending on variety)
Width: 4 to 12 inches wide

Attributes:

• Leaves form tight rosettes
• Colors: blue, green, purple, pink, gray, or variegated
• Ideal for containers, succulent arrangements, or borders in dry gardens
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Many species are non-toxic to pets

Care Tips:

• Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; water deeply but infrequently
• Soil: Use well-draining cactus/succulent mix
• Temperature: Prefers 65–80°F; not frost-hardy
• Humidity: Low humidity preferred
• Fertilizer: Feed lightly with diluted succulent fertilizer during the growing season
• Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks and dead leaves at the base
• Propagation: Easy from leaf cuttings or offsets (“pups”)
• Pests: Watch for mealybugs or rot from overwatering