I have always had an obsession with rock gardens, bonsai, and succulents. They just intrigue me .And best of all they can go for long periods with no care because this girl has crafting A.D.D....And while I have good intentions on faithful watering, it always goes out the window...you feel me, right? ha ha
I use to put pretty flowering plants in my widow boxes, but let me tell you...unless you water them twice a day, they die. I have tried every potting mix, and even those little water holding beads,but nothing worked.
Now I have added succulents, I never water them anymore, and the best thing is they come back every year in Wisconsin!!WOOHOO...
Do you know how much money I have saved every year on those dang blasted boxes??? Lots....
My motto since I have grandbabies here all week is make it Simple yet Significant...
The variety of shapes, textures, and colors is endless. And they’re beautiful as one in a pot, just as much as they are when multiples are together in a container.
If succulents don’t get enough sunlight they begin to stretch out.
Succulent leaves don’t live forever. As the plant grows it creates new leaves and the older ones die.
If the leaves are starting to look yellow and transparent, and feel soggy or mushy to the touch, it’s likely you’ve over watered.
A sign of over watering is the leaves fall off with just a slight bump.
Soft black spots on the leaves or stem means over watering is getting severe and it will be hard to save your succulent.
Fertilize with Cactus/succulent food ... you only need one drop for every gallon of water.
Plant and transplant using Cactus soil
Now I have learned a new trick to get a ton of plants from one...Starting Succulents from Leaves- i love doing this and watching them grow ....you can get so many plants from just one succulent!
You just pull leaves off making sure you get the whole leaf, and lay them on top of a pot filled with soil
When you see cute little roots, you’re ready to plant! { takes about one month}
Plant your leaf as shallowly as you can without it falling over.
Mist with water every other day, and watch it grow!!
A neat little trick is to add 1 tsp. of liquid food coloring to 1 cup of water. Drizzle the colored water onto the soil surrounding the base of a plant. Wait 24 hours for the water to absorb. Apply another dose if the color was not bright enough.
I use to put pretty flowering plants in my widow boxes, but let me tell you...unless you water them twice a day, they die. I have tried every potting mix, and even those little water holding beads,but nothing worked.
Now I have added succulents, I never water them anymore, and the best thing is they come back every year in Wisconsin!!WOOHOO...
My motto since I have grandbabies here all week is make it Simple yet Significant...
The variety of shapes, textures, and colors is endless. And they’re beautiful as one in a pot, just as much as they are when multiples are together in a container.
If succulents don’t get enough sunlight they begin to stretch out.
Succulent leaves don’t live forever. As the plant grows it creates new leaves and the older ones die.
If the leaves are starting to look yellow and transparent, and feel soggy or mushy to the touch, it’s likely you’ve over watered.
A sign of over watering is the leaves fall off with just a slight bump.
Soft black spots on the leaves or stem means over watering is getting severe and it will be hard to save your succulent.
Fertilize with Cactus/succulent food ... you only need one drop for every gallon of water.
Plant and transplant using Cactus soil
Now I have learned a new trick to get a ton of plants from one...Starting Succulents from Leaves- i love doing this and watching them grow ....you can get so many plants from just one succulent!
You just pull leaves off making sure you get the whole leaf, and lay them on top of a pot filled with soil
When you see cute little roots, you’re ready to plant! { takes about one month}
Plant your leaf as shallowly as you can without it falling over.
Mist with water every other day, and watch it grow!!
A neat little trick is to add 1 tsp. of liquid food coloring to 1 cup of water. Drizzle the colored water onto the soil surrounding the base of a plant. Wait 24 hours for the water to absorb. Apply another dose if the color was not bright enough.
