A Beginner's Guide to Succulents
Summary Paragraph
Have you given up on gardening? Have you dubbed yourself “The Black Thumb Bandit” because you kill every plant you touch? I get it. Plants and gardening is not everyone’s cup of tea; some people just cannot keep a plant alive no matter how much they try. Maintaining plants can be tricky because they all thrive in different ways. Some plants like direct sunlight, others prefer filtered light; some plants like acidic soil, while others prefer alkaline. It all can sound pretty overwhelming, and even my explanation of succulent care may sound the same. But, I promise. Succulents are very simple to care for. Even the notorious Black Thumb Bandit is capable of growing and maintaining them. They will forgive your forgetfulness, and actually, they will encourage it. You see, succulents are native to desert areas. They hail from Africa, Mexico, North American deserts; all around the world. They are accustomed to arid climates, and do not require frequent watering. Reconsidering another try at gardening yet? Let me tell you a little more about the magnificent world of succulents and you can decide. Succulents are beautiful not only in their appearance, but their simplicity as well, and they would make a lovely addition to your home and garden.
Care
Less is more! Your main job is to admire.
Feel & learn your plants' rhythm!
Potting
If the pot doesn't have a drainage hole, water the plant even less.
Or just mix some sand in with regular garden soil
Can use cactus soil
Underwatering
Don't need water often, but certain types need more water than others.
Overwatering
Succulents with thicker leaves hold more water, therefore don't need to be watered as often.
All of them most definitely do not like water too often
Discolored Leaves
Root Rot
Watering
They Forgive your Forgetfulness
Don't need much
Saving them from Death
Unless it is too far gone, rotting etc., your plant is salvageable! Don't give up on your plants!
If too much water, let it dry out. If not enough, give it a thorough watering
Very forgiving plants
Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy
Winter
Some do need protection from freezing temperatures
Winter Durable
Summer
Can tell if sun is scorching them; spots on leaves
Some can get too much water
Love the bright sun
Types (that I own)
The No Namers
Chicks 'n' Hens
Jade necklace
Superbum
Vera higgins
Krinkle Plant
Aurora
Burro's Tail
haworthia Cuspidata
Elephant Plant
Plush Plant
Topsy Turvy
Blue Giant
Lola
California Sunset
Black Prince
Aloe Vera
Cactus
In Bloom
Growth
Big Pot or Ground
Reproduce Like Crazy
Grow Big
Small Pot
Stay small
Different Colors
Unexpected Gifts :)
Flowers
Versatile Planting
Awesome Landscaping Ideas
Plain Jane Pot with Rocks
Picture Frames
http://www.luna-see.com/2010/11/diy-tutorial-vertical-framed-succulent.html
Small Spaces
Corks
Tutorial ^^
http://www.everafterblueprint.com/2012/02/15/projects-you-should-totally-do-tiny-succulant-cork-planters/
Terrariums
http://www.sweetpeachblog.com/journal/2011/6/21/terrarium-how-to.html
Link to Tutorial
Reproduction
Have Their Own Babies
Leaf Propagation
A Whole New Plant!
Break up a little soil to lead roots in
Pink Roots Grow
Plenty of sun and little water
Leaf
Background
Deserts all over the globe
Pretty Drought Resistant
Bright Sun
Sandy, Well Draining Soil
Dry
North American Deserts
Mexico
Africa
