The Joy of Growing Succulents
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This succulent plant in the photo below from our home garden looks like it has been in this spot for years. But, it was only five small shoots stuck in the ground eight months ago. As you can see, each piece proliferated into more than a dozen heads of leaves. Some succulents are slower growing while others such as this grow quite quickly. Most succulents can be be watered once every two weeks to month. many succulents store water between waterings, and can thrive in low quality sandy soil. Some compost cannot hurt in our experience, as it gives some extra nutrients. Succulents generally like full sun, but many such as this one can tolerate partial shade. Many succulents can be easily divided, simply torn off with a stem and then having that stem planted. Roots generally take a month or two to develop. Once that core strength is built up, some succulents can grow quite quickly. All succulents that we have grown flower at some point, some being very beautiful.
Succulent Plant