String Of Pearls Growth Rate

String Of Pearls Growth Rate

The string of pearls, or Senecio rowleyanus, is a highly sought-after, cascading succulent that makes a beautiful addition to any living space. It is also easy to grow, and you

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Should I Mist My Succulents

Should I Mist My Succulents?

To mist or not to mist – this is a common dilemma among succulent growers. Misting seems to garner mixed opinions among gardening enthusiasts, triggering debates over whether the practice

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String of Pearls Turning White

String of Pearls Turning White

String of pearls is one of the favorite hanging succulents among growers because of its unique, orb-shaped foliage. This indoor plant is also drought-resistant, making it easy to maintain even

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Succulent Growing Long Stem Flower

Succulent Growing Long Stem

If your succulent is suddenly growing a long stem, you might become worried, especially since such growth can significantly alter the symmetry and shape of some plants. It can also

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Succulent Leaves Shriveling

Succulent Leaves Shriveling

Succulents are some of the most drought-tolerant and resilient plants on earth. They can endure extended periods without being watered or receiving rainfall because they can store water in their

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ZZ Plant Leaf Tips Turning Brown

ZZ Plant Leaf Tips Turning Brown

The ZZ plant is a low-maintenance houseplant that has characteristic, upward-pointing, oval-shaped leaves. They are shiny and waxy, sometimes appearing artificial because they are so perfect. One of the most

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Mistletoe Cactus VS Pencil Cactus

Mistletoe Cactus VS Pencil Cactus

The mistletoe cactus, or Rhipsalis baccifera, and the pencil cactus, or Euphorbia tirucalli, look so much alike that they are often mistaken for one another. Both have thin, cylindrical, pencil-like

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String Of Hearts Shriveling

String Of Hearts Shriveling

The string of hearts, or Ceropegia woodii, is a popular, low-maintenance and beautiful evergreen succulent that is often grown in hanging pots or baskets, from which its vines spill gracefully

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Pencil Cactus Shriveling

Pencil Cactus Shriveling

The pencil cactus, or Euphorbia tirucalli, is native to semi-arid tropical regions of Asia and Africa, and can grow quite big in its natural habitat. It  gets its name from

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Succulent Stem Shriveling

Succulent Stem Shriveling

Succulents are a type of plant that all share certain defining characteristics or abilities. These plants have specialized roots, stems and leaves that can absorb and retain water far more

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Snake Plant Leaves Shriveling

Snake Plant Leaves Shriveling

The snake plant is one of the most popular succulents to keep as a houseplant, thanks to its distinctly-shaped leaves and its low-maintenance care requirements. Snake plants are often described

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Burro's Tail Shriveling

Burro’s Tail Shriveling

The burro’s tail is a popular succulent houseplant with distinctive leaves that are plump, fleshy and teardrop-shaped. They grow in a row along a vine, which looks beautiful trailing over

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What Animals Eat Cactus

What Animals Eat Cactus?

Some cactus species are edible and have been part of various cultures’ cuisines for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. They are considered vegetables in some cultures because of their

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Is Aloe Vera A Cactus

Is Aloe Vera A Cactus?

No, Aloe vera is not a cactus, but they are both succulents. That means that they both have the ability to absorb and retain water in their bodies which they

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Cactus Growing Tall And Thin

Cactus Growing Tall And Thin

Cacti are some of the hardiest, most resilient plants on earth, designed to survive some of the planet’s harshest environments. While they do not typically encounter many problems and have

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Is A zz Plant A Succulent

Is A ZZ Plant A Succulent?

Yes, the ZZ plant, or Zamioculcas zamiifolia, is a succulent. It belongs to the Araceae family and is native to Africa. It is a popular houseplant thanks to its beautiful

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Scale On Christmas Cactus

Scale On Christmas Cactus

The Christmas cactus is a popular succulent houseplant that produces festive blooms just in time for the holidays, making it a great Christmas gift. It is very low-maintenance, and can

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Jade Plant Dropping Leaves

Jade Plant Dropping Leaves

The jade plant, or Crassula ovata, has become a popular houseplant in recent years. Its woody stem gives the plant the look of a miniature tree, and it’s foliage adds

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White Dots On Cactus

White Dots On Cactus

Cacti are hardy, drought-tolerant plants, perfect for novice gardeners looking to add to their low-maintenance collections.  They come in all different shapes and sizes and are very easy to grow

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Hoya Leaves Turning Yellow

Hoya Leaves Turning Yellow

The many varieties of hoya are some of the most popular houseplants in the world right now. They have beautifully-colored leaves and flowers that can inject life and vigor into

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Aloe Plant Turning Red

Aloe Plant Turning Red

Aloes are some of the most popular and low-maintenance succulents around. Their hardy nature and need for minimal care and attention, coupled with their beautiful shape and many medicinal benefits,

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Is a Cactus a Flower?

Is a Cactus a Flower?

Cacti are very unique-looking plants, so it is completely understandable that some people may struggle to identify whether it is a flower, a shrub, or a tree. A cactus is

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The Stages of Cactus Growth

The Stages of Cactus Growth

Cacti go through five stages of growth. These stages are germination, vegetative growth, flowering, pollination and fruit formation. In this article, we will discuss each of the stages of cactus

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Sedum Matrona

8 Best Succulents For Zone 4

The United States Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone Map is used by farmers and gardeners to determine the average, or the range, of the annual minimum winter temperature of

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Why Is My Cactus Squishy

Why Is My Cactus Squishy?

Cacti are succulent plants native to some of the most arid places on earth. They come in all shapes and sizes, and the smaller varieties make great indoor plants because

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Hoya Leaves Turning Brown

Hoya Leaves Turning Brown

Hoyas are very popular houseplants because of how low maintenance they are. Their beautiful vines, waxy leaves, and clusters of pretty flowers are some of the aesthetic reasons they make

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Sedum cauticola

7 Best Succulents for Zone 6

The United States Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone Map is used by farmers and gardeners to determine the average, or the range, of the annual minimum winter temperature of

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Why Are My Lithops Shriveling

Why Are My Lithops Shriveling?

The most common reason your lithops are shriveling is that they are underwatered. Signs that your lithops are underwatered include horizontal wrinkles across the plant and if it looks shriveled.

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Orostachys

8 Best Succulents for Zone 7

The United States Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone Map is used by farmers and gardeners to determine the average, or the range, of the annual minimum winter temperature of

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Ice plant

7 Best Succulents for Zone 8

The United States Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone Map is used by farmers and gardeners to determine the average, or the range, of the annual minimum winter temperature of

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Senecio

9 Best Succulents for Zone 9

The United States Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone Map is used by farmers and gardeners to determine the average, or the range, of the annual minimum winter temperature of

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Sedum 

10 Best Succulents for Zone 10

The United States Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone Map is used by farmers and gardeners to determine the average, or the range, of the annual minimum winter temperature of

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Euphorbia myrsinites

7 Best Succulents For Zone 5

The United States Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone Map is used by farmers and gardeners to determine the average, or the range, of the annual minimum winter temperatures of

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Do Succulents Attract Spiders

Do Succulents Attract Spiders?

Succulents are typically resistant to most plant diseases and pests, but that does not mean they do not attract certain bugs, such as spiders. Spiders are attracted to succulents because

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Do Succulents Attract Bugs?

Do Succulents Attract Bugs?

Succulents are “hardy plants” because they do not need too much attention. They are generally low-maintenance beauties. However, once they are overwatered it creates the potential for a whole host

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Do Succulents Attract Flies

Do Succulents Attract Flies?

Yes, succulents can attract flies, especially when there is too much water in the soil. Flies find this type of environment very conducive for breeding. The easiest way to avoid

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Do Succulents Attract Gnats

Do Succulents Attract Gnats?

Gnats – or fungus gnats, to be more specific – are insects that can be seen flying around plants, and this includes succulents. Fungus gnats are usually drawn to succulents

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Agave attenuata

15 Large Leaf Succulents

Succulents are some of the most popular plants among collectors because they are so low-maintenance. They don’t need watering often, and most of them do very well under full sun.

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Sempervivum

15 Full Sun Succulents

Succulents have become very popular among plant enthusiasts because they are so low-maintenance while still being beautiful additions to any outdoor garden. Succulents can survive periods of drought because their

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How Do Cactus Store Water?

How Do Cactus Store Water?

Succulents and cacti are survivors because they can withstand arid deserts. They are equipped with sap-filled plant parts that sustain them when there is no moisture or water to nourish

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Underwatered Snake Plant

Underwatered Snake Plant

The snake plant is one of the most popular houseplants in the world. These plants are easy to care for and to propagate, which makes them great starter plants for

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Can Succulents Grow In Rocks

Can Succulents Grow In Rocks?

Succulents look charming in dish pots and terraria. Their various colors and shapes make them attractive in these indoor arrangements, especially alongside white pebbles and colored rocks. But can succulents

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Succulents Growing Too Tall

Succulents Growing Too Tall

Many succulents, especially indoor ones, are typically small in size and come in various shapes and hues. Tall succulents stand out for their unusual size and form, and it can

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How To Arrange Succulents

How To Arrange Succulents?

Succulents add aesthetic beauty to homes and gardens. They are also popular with interior designers to add character to a room, patio or office. Plant growers follow certain techniques to

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How To Fix Succulent Etiolation

How To Fix Succulent Etiolation?

Succulents can survive in harsh conditions, but they are also prone to illnesses and infections. A common affliction is etiolation, which is an abnormal growth pattern in succulents. The plants

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How To Pot Succulents

How To Pot Succulents?

When potting succulents, the key things to remember are to shake off any excess soil from the plant to expose the roots, use a succulent potting mix for optimal growth,

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Green Goddess Succulent

Green Goddess Succulent

Succulents come in various sizes and colors with an estimated number of about 10,000 species around the world. One such is the Green Goddess succulent. Also known as the Mexican

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When Do Succulents Bloom

When Do Succulents Bloom?

Succulents have some of the most beautiful flowers in the entire plant kingdom, but these blooms come and go very quickly, making it tricky to catch them when they do.

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Can Succulents Grow In Sand

Can Succulents Grow In Sand?

Yes, there are some drought-tolerant succulents that can grow in sand, but most succulents cannot. Sand is poor in nutrients compared to soil. Sand is also very porous and does

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Succulent Growth Rate

Succulent Growth Rate

Succulents are popular for their dainty look and small size. But while some stay small, some of them grow quite tall. Most succulents do not grow quickly, but when they

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Are Air Plants Succulents

Are Air Plants Succulents?

Are you a first-time plant collector and still finding your way amidst the terminologies and plant names? You are not alone! Most plant enthusiasts go through the same struggle. Take,

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Underwatered Succulents

Underwatered Succulents

Most succulents are known to be drought-tolerant, meaning that they can go long periods of time without having access to water, but this does not mean that they do not

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White Bugs on Succulents

White Bugs on Succulents

Succulents are the preferred plants of many plant enthusiasts because they come in an array of colors and shapes. They also make great indoor plants since they are able to

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Black bugs on Succulent

Black bugs on Succulents

Succulents are popular among plant enthusiasts because they require minimal care and maintenance. There are approximately 10,000 succulent species worldwide, and most of them are continually being crossbred because of

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How Big Do Succulents Get

How Big Do Succulents Get?

A succulent’s maximum size potential depends on what type of succulent it is. Small succulents, even when properly cared for, may only reach a height of six inches, while a

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Brown Spots on Succulents

Brown Spots on Succulents

Succulents are low-maintenance plants, but, like all plants, they can also suffer from diseases. Some may develop brown spots and become wilted or deformed.  Certain factors may contribute to the

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Succulent Turning White

Succulent Turning White

The most common reason for a succulent turning white is overwatering. When a plant is overwatered, it can result in root rot, which is a condition where the plant’s roots

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Succulent Leaves Curling

Succulent Leaves Curling

Curling leaves on a succulent can be normal depending on the type of succulent, but if the leaves are curling down or inwards, that usually means that there is something

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Succulents in Nature

Succulents in Nature

Succulents have a wide range of habitats and are found in environments all over the world, even some that are virtually inhospitable. Most succulents come from the arid deserts on

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Mold On Succulents

Mold On Succulents

Caring for plants is like nurturing a child from infancy to adulthood. Luckily for succulent enthusiasts, succulent care is not that demanding. Succulents are famous for being low-maintenance; even forgetting

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Scales on Succulents

Scales on Succulents

Succulents need minimal attention, growing healthy and well because they can retain water for nourishment. However, they are also prone to pests and fungal diseases. Scales, for instance, can ravage

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Fungus on Succulents

Fungus on Succulents

Succulents thrive well in places with a dry climate. They can survive for days and weeks without water since their leaves and stems retain water, helping them to survive hot

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Bugs On Succulents

Bugs on Succulents

Bugs on succulents are unsightly and put your plants in great danger. These pests cannot be avoided, especially if you are cultivating succulents outdoors along with other kinds of plants.

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Mealybugs On Succulents

Mealybugs on Succulents

Proper care and maintenance of succulents ensure that they grow healthy and produce vibrant colors and flowers.  However, pests may be lurking in them without your knowledge. A common pest

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Spider Mites on Succulents

Spider Mites on Succulents

Succulents are visually appealing and easy to maintain. However, it can be stressful for plant owners when these plants become discolored, have brown or yellow speckles, or start to wilt.

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Aphids on Succulents

Aphids on Succulents

Succulents are drought-resistant plants with vibrant colors and unique shapes. Some varieties grow to just a few inches tall, while some can reach as high as 12 feet or more.

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Gnats on Succulents

Gnats on Succulents

Caring for succulents is usually easy and fuss-free as long as you provide them with enough sunlight, fast-draining soil, and just the right amount of water or moisture. However, it

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Succulent Root Rot

Succulent Root Rot

Succulent root rot is a general term for a variety of diseases that affect the plant’s roots. The most common cause of succulent root rot is overwatering. When the plant’s

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Do Succulents Attract Bugs

Do Succulents Attract Bugs?

Succulents are “hardy plants” because they do not need too much attention. They are generally low-maintenance beauties. However, once they are overwatered it creates the potential for a whole host

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9 Benefits of Succulents

Where Do Succulents Grow?

Succulents grow in the dry and arid deserts of North and South America, Europe, and Africa. This is why most succulents are drought-tolerant and are able to survive despite having

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Succulent Diseases

Succulent Diseases

Succulents grow naturally in hot and dry places and are endemic to areas such Central America, Africa, and South America. While they are known as hardy plants that can survive

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Do Succulents Like Coffee Grounds

Do Succulents Like Coffee Grounds?

Yes, succulents love coffee grounds! Coffee is acidic, and succulents thrive in acidic soil. Coffee grounds also contain several essential nutrients that succulents need to grow, such as magnesium, potassium,

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Succulent Edema

Succulent Edema

Succulents are easy to care for and commonly used to decorate patios and certain areas at home. However, they also suffer from diseases and other plant disorders that could pose

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8 Orange Succulents

8 Orange Succulents

Did you know that succulents do not just come in different shades of green? They come in an array of bright colors that will bring cheeriness into any garden. In

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