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Jade Plant Wrinkled Leaves? Reasons and How to Fix

Jade plants (Crassula ovata) are beautiful ornamental succulents that are easy to care for. They can be grown indoors in areas with freeze or outdoors in mild climates. These plants are relatively slow-growing but they can tolerate neglect, drought, and hot conditions. Healthy jade plants have smooth, fleshy, rounded leaves that are well arranged on…

Burro's tail succulent care

Burro’s Tail Plant: Care and Propagation Guide

Burro’s tail (Sedum morganianum), also known as the donkey’s tail, is a unique plant with trailing pendulous stems that are covered in fleshy cylindrical blue-green leaves. This succulent is native to Honduras and eastern Mexico but it’s widely spread and grown as an ornamental plant in hanging baskets. The donkey’s tail plant is easy to…

Powdery mildew on succulents

How to Treat Powdery Mildew on Succulents

Powdery mildew is a common fungal infection on succulents. It often appear as gay or white powdery spots on leaves, stems, and flowers. Although rarely fatal, this disease can cause serious harm to your plants. Sometimes the affected plants can become stunted or completely distorted. Without intervention, powdery mildew can cover the whole plant, resulting…

Planting succulents in pots without drainage

Tips for Planting Succulents in Containers without Drainage

Succulents are low-maintenance plants and they can thrive in tough conditions including hot temperatures and drought. These plants don’t need to be watered often and this makes them a great choice if you don’t have a lot of time to attend to your plants. Drainage is an important factor when planting or repotting a succulent….

Unhealthy hen and chick plant

Unhealthy Hen and Chick Plant Symptoms and What to Do

The hen and chick plant (Sempervivum tectorum) also known as common houseleek is a popular succulent with fleshy leaves arranged in a beautiful rosette pattern. This plant is adapted to hot dry conditions and this makes it easy to maintain both indoors and outdoors. The leaves of the hen and chicken plant are edible and…