Shade room for Florida
The problems I had this summer trying to keep my more sensitive plants out of the rain and direct sun motivated me to take on a big project for a grandma. In the end, I got it all done with the help of a younger woman Monica. We changed a weedy fenced in area into… Continue reading Shade room for Florida
Make Your Own
Put together your own unique succulent arrangement by bring your container or choosing from my containers and plants. Bring your questions , creativity and about $15 to pay for items you buy. Sundays after the monthly carport sales from 1 -3. Allow about 40 min. Reservations Required. An low-key, affordable, outdoor activity.
Planting Succulents Outdoors in Florida
Most people start succulent collecting by putting them in pots with drain holes on lanais or window sills. They worry that Florida rain will harm the plants since there is so much talk about not overwatering. In nature, most succulents get their water from rainfall but probably not as much rain as we have here.… Continue reading Planting Succulents Outdoors in Florida
Succulent Centerpieces
After learning about garden totems, I have constructed about 10 succulent centerpieces. They are all sturdy plant stands that could be used in a garden, patio or lanai and a few with specific low light plants could be used indoors near a window. I am very excited about this new idea which showcases succulents in… Continue reading Succulent Centerpieces
Euphorbia succulents
Euphorbia are mostly cactus like succulents with white sap that can irritate skin and even cause blindness. Use gloves when handling them and clean up sap with alcohol , not water. Included in this group are crown of thorns, pencil cactus, Madagascar palm, and many that look like cacti. Many smaller euphorbia can be grown… Continue reading Euphorbia succulents
Succulents in Florida – My experience and tips for you
I am one of many who started collecting succulents in the last two years and I have gotten into it deeply. With a lot of work and money invested , I have tried to learn what it takes to have healthy succulents in Florida year-round. Succulents generally come from hot, dry climates and they have… Continue reading Succulents in Florida – My experience and tips for you
Summary of Info on Succulents and Cold Weather in Florida
Adenium ex. Desert rose will not tolerate below 45 F; Agave – no problem; Aloe- brief frost OK; Crassula ex Jade -will not tolerate frost; Echeveria – no problem; Euphorbia ex Christmas cactus- will not tolerate frost; Gasteria – will not tolerate frost; Gratoveria – brief frost OK; Haworthia – will not tolerate frost; Hoya… Continue reading Summary of Info on Succulents and Cold Weather in Florida
Senecio- strings and sticks +
Senecio is a genus with many different succulents ranging in appearance from straight stick-like plants such as the beacon plant to strings of pearls to larger short stemmed bushes. The smaller ones are mostly slow growing and tend to be more expensive. They tolerate a range of lighting conditions, are prone to rot easily, and… Continue reading Senecio- strings and sticks +
Sempervivum
Sempervivumcommonly called ” hens and chicks” is another succulent which forms small tight rosettes. They tolerate a wide range of lighting from bright sunlight to indoors but since they hug the ground ,they are very prone to rot if the soil stays too very prone to rot if the soil stays too wet. They tolerate… Continue reading Sempervivum
