Over the weekend I visited my local nursery in search of succulents. I had so much fun talking to the nice man about growing conditions, etc. and thought I would share his tips in case you are interested in growing succulents yourself.
Succulents drink a fair amount of water, but it is important that they have good drainage.
They also prefer bright light and would be very happy in a sunny window. Bright indirect light is best.
Succulents can grow in all sorts of containers. I really like this terrarium style with the soil on the bottom and grit or gravel on top.
I chose three succulents to try thinking our kitchen window would be the perfect sunny spot. The soil that was recommended was this cactus mix which provides good drainage. I started with small plants because I like to watch things grow.
Here they are all potted up in our kitchen window. Does anyone remember Smith & Hawken (the catalog)? I have had this copper tray from the old Smith and Hawken days. Our window boxes came from there too. Gosh I miss that catalog.
Have you tried succulents? If you like the look, but don't have a green thumb, you can find a tutorial for a faux succulent terrarium right here. Enjoy your day.
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i love succulents! they are pretty, green, and i don't kill them so easily. :)
ReplyDeleteso glad you guys were safe, too!
I do have succulents and they are so easy to grow. I had a catalog not too long ago and they sell some things at Target now.
ReplyDeleteI dont' have succulents, but really, I'm lucky if I can grow anything! I wish I had your green thumb!
ReplyDeleteYour succulents look very nice in their little pots setting on the mini rocks. I have loved and grown succulents for several years. I find they are easy to grow if I don't over water them. Your kitchen window should be a good spot for them to grow and thrive. Shannon
ReplyDeleteI want to try them. Maybe I will, with this great advice. It sounds like they're easy to keep alive. Good for me!
ReplyDeleteLove succulents...they allow me some flexibility with watering...I seem to not do well with flowers due to the watering issue:) Take care, Caroline
ReplyDeleteI purchase a little succulent for the kitchen window at the beginning of the summer and have really enjoyed watching it grow! The one I got turned out to be super low maintenance which is good, or i might have killed it! :)
ReplyDeleteI wish I had more light in our apartment because houseplants would be growing by the dozens around here. I like the utility (and beauty!) of the copper tray, Rene!
ReplyDeleteI so miss Smith & Hawken, our window boxes came from there, too. We had a store that closed.:(
ReplyDeleteGlad you're all safe, I was thinking of everyone out there.
I'm so glad to hear that many of you have been successful at growing succulents. There is hope for me after all :)
ReplyDeletePam, the Smith & Hawken at Target doesn't even compare to the "old" Smith & Hawken.
I'm going to have to grow some succulents now! I love the infinite variety and how they're so different from "ordinary" plants.
ReplyDeleteI used to have such a green thumb! Now it's more blackish green! I'm just too distracted...maybe I'll try the faux succulents! I love them in the glass terrariums! So elegant! Thanks for sharing his tips!!
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I love succulents. I have them all through my garden. I love a bit of modern with my hydrangeas and roses. Great post. Thanks for the tips.
ReplyDeleteOh, I miss S&H too! Your plants look awesome!
ReplyDeletewe have 3 jade plants in the office and i love them. they are about 3 years old.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are safe, Rene! Oh how I miss the Smith and Hawken catalog and the store. What a wonderful store. It was near my parent's house and my Dad is not a shopper but would go there every couple weeks. He loved it! I do have jade plants but you've inspired me to pick up a few more succelents. Love yours in the copper tray!
ReplyDeleteI adore succulents and they are so easy to grow. I have several varieties growing in little pots along my kitchen windowsill. Like you, I love to watch them grow. When a little piece falls off, it will usually root and start a new plant. I'm not embarrassed to say how much joy I get from these little plants!
ReplyDeletethey look great! i have some in my window as well! hopefully i'll keep them alive! ;)
ReplyDeleteashley
So pretty. Thanks for the info on the care for them....Christine
ReplyDeleteMy fav....they are so easy to grow!!! Glad you made it through the hurricane unscathed.....
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