A Beginner's Guide to Succulents

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A Beginner's Guide to Succulents

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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