Succulent News
Crested or Monstrose Form Succulents
A “cristate” is a mutation of the original plant. The normal growing point gets damaged therefore multiple points grow perpendicular to the usual growing direction. This does not damage the plant from growing but it will prevent it from growing a normal single rosette so it will start to look completely different to its normal counterpart. Just above the root tip and below the surface of the branches of a plant is the apical meristem which is continually dividing. A crested succulent happens when there is a genetic defect within the apical meristem.- Bridgette Fleming
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Spring Clean Your Garden
The most important time of the year for succulents is the clean up from Winter to Spring. This is the time to repot, or refresh your potting mix. The time to feed for the upcoming growing season and the time to clean all of those old shrivelled winter leaves off to get the air flowing around the stem of your plant before the new growth begins.
- Bridgette Fleming
Watering in a Winter Wonderland
Many would think that winter is not the best or greatest time for succulents which is in fact, true for some. Each season brings on different aspects for all of the succulent genera. You can see an array of colours, patterns, growths and even flowers depending on the type of succulent. Here we focus on how to keep your succulents looking (and feeling) wonderful all winter long.
- Bridgette Fleming
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Echeveria Elegans
Echeveria Elegans naturally grows around central Mexico in the states of Hidalgo which is one of their colder regions therefore they can be mildly tolerant to colder temperatures. This original species plant grows almost stemless in rounded clumps and are ideal for garden paths or large home decor arrangements.- Bridgette Fleming
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Echeveria Purple Pearl
Echeveria Purple Pearl is the same as the parent in size and shape except that its colour is distinctly much richer purple. They tend to grow a larger single head to 20cm wide and show a much deeper tone of purple when grown in good conditions.- Bridgette Fleming
Echeveria West Rainbow
Echeveria West Rainbow is a variegated form of Echeveria Purple Pearl which is a darker coloured variation of Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg. Vibrant pink to pale yellow flashes of colour against the pink violet leaves. This succulent is one of the most stunning of them all.- Bridgette Fleming
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Echeveria Agavoides 'Frank Reinelt'
Echeveria Agavoides is one of the hardiest of all the Echeveria's with a variety of colours and sizes originally from central and southern America and Mexico. Frank Reinelt grows in Spring to Autumn and can be very difficult to propagate. This rosette-forming succulent isn’t just beautiful in shape, when you look close enough, the striking red colour is iridescent. Garden and growing tips. Pests and Threats. Propagation of species.- Bridgette Fleming
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Beautifully Rare and New Adromischus in Australia
Over the last few years, I have developed a strong attraction towards these unusual plant species once I realised that Australia had only 25 to 30...- Succulents Australia Staff
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There are Lithops then there are amazing Lithops.
Lithops. A look at some exceptional varieties and Hybrids from and by Shimada, (Japan) His comments and tips re growing Lithops. Annual calendar of events in a Lithops lifecycle to help you grow these “Living Jewels” easily
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Cotyledon papillaris Pixie Bean
A very attractive bean like foliage with a green to silver dusting and contrasting dark red tips. This prostrate green leaved form is a small compact spreading plant suited to rockeries and hanging baskets.
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Adromischus Growing and Care
A very popular small plant, ideally suited for pot culture So has appeal among collectors and enthusiast most are easy to grow but a few of the beauties can be a challenge Learn how to grow and care for these beauties
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Senecio 'Angel's Tears' Succulent Care
How to care for Senecio 'Angel's Tears'- Succulents Australia Sales