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Succulent Collection

Botanical Name: Various
Family: Crassulaceae
Plant type: Evergreen succulents.
Size (HxW): Various heights.
Depth and spacing: This group of cuttings should be planted immediately in a well-drained potting mix. Place at least 2-3cm under the soil surface and keep moist until established in a shaded position. They can be transplanted once roots have been established into larger pots or in the garden.
Aspect: Shaded at first, but will tolerate full sun to semi-shade once established
Climate: Cool to Sub-Tropical.
Watering: Keep moist until established. Otherwise they are quite drought tolerant.
Frost tolerance: Keep protected from frosts.
Flowering time: Spring till summer.
Planting time: Anytime
Soil: Well drained.
Fertilizer: Feed with a slow release fertilizer in spring and autumn.
After flower care: Cut off spent flowers and damaged or dying leaves.
Comments: They are great in pots or a basket. They combine well with their colour and texture and look fantastic in dry area’s of the garden.

Last Reviewed: 10/27/2004 2:47:49 PM
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