Succulents
They have thick and waxy leaves filled with water which helps conserve moisture which is often scarce in the plants native habitat
Moisture - because of their ability to store water... the soil should be allowed to dry slightly between waterings... overwatering often causes rot... water very little during the dormant season.... humidity levels are best kept low
Light - medium to high light
Temperature - average to high temps with cool temps during winter
Fertilize - 3 times in summer only using 10-10-10 solution
Pests - mealybugs and scales are sometimes a problem
Repotting - use a coarse fast draining mix but repotting is seldom necessary
Propagation - offsets
Tips - seldom prune.... they are easily scarred... keep them out of high traffic areas
Hen And Chicks (Echeveria elegans)- Spoon shaped leaves almost form a flat rosette about 4inches in diameter... they produce pink and yellow flowers during the summer... once mature... it will produce plantlets.... it is prone to overwatering problems... if the plant fills the pot water from below to avoid scarring the leaves
Window Plant (Haworthia tessellata) - Is usually brownish to green with a network of white veins... they need medium light and definately no direct sun... does best without fertilizer and when water is withheld during the dormant period... it has flowers but they are uninteresting
Living Stones (Lithops spp.) - it looks like stones more so than plants and often has markings of browns and pinks... a daisylike bloom appears from between the 2 leaves in late summer... it may remain solitary or develop into several clumps... propagate it by dividing a clump... it does best with 3-4 hours of sun everyday... completely stop watering after it blooms and wait until new leaves emerge before you water again
Burro's Tail (Sedum morganianum) - This is a great plant for a hanging basket... the stems will get up to 3 feet long and are covered with overlapping gray-green to blue leaves... the leaves fall off easily so put it where it will not be bothered... it likes full sun and no fertilizer