Succulents and Cacti
Succulents and cacti are valuable for compact displays, gifts and customers who prefer less frequent watering.
Aloe
A sculptural succulent group with fleshy leaves and attractive flower spikes.
Best placement: Sunny patio, rock garden or entrance
Light: Bright light to full sun
Water: Low; let mix dry well
Container: Terracotta or draining pot
Recommended nursery bag: 6″ × 9″
Display idea: Combine contrasting sizes
Propagation: Offsets or seed
Planting material: Rooted offset
Uniform size: 8-15 cm tall
Preparation: Separate with roots where possible; let any cut surface dry for 1-2 days
Number per nursery bag: 1 offset
Echeveria
A compact rosette succulent in many colours, ideal for small pots and mixed bowls.
Best placement: Bright patio or tabletop
Light: Bright light with gentle sun
Water: Low
Container: Small shallow pot
Recommended nursery bag: 5″ × 7″
Display idea: Create mixed succulent bowls
Propagation: Leaves, offsets or cuttings
Planting material: Offset or whole leaf
Uniform size: Offset 3-6 cm, or one mature leaf
Preparation: Detach cleanly; let the wound dry for 2-4 days before placing in dryish medium
Number per nursery bag: 1 offset or leaf initially
Jade Plant
A long-lived succulent shrub that can be trained into an attractive miniature specimen.
Best placement: Bright veranda or sunny window
Light: Bright light
Water: Low to moderate
Container: Medium heavy pot
Recommended nursery bag: 5″ × 7″
Display idea: Train as a small feature plant
Propagation: Stem or leaf cuttings
Planting material: Stem cutting or leaf
Uniform size: Stem 8-12 cm
Preparation: Remove lower leaves; let the cut end dry for 2-4 days
Number per nursery bag: 1
Flowering Kalanchoe
A compact succulent with long-lasting clusters of colourful flowers.
Best placement: Bright tabletop, veranda or gift display
Light: Bright light
Water: Low to moderate
Container: Small decorative pot
Recommended nursery bag: 5″ × 7″
Display idea: Arrange several flower colours together
Propagation: Stem or leaf cuttings
Planting material: Tip cutting or offset
Uniform size: Tip 8-10 cm
Preparation: Remove flowers and lower leaves; let the end dry for 1-2 days
Number per nursery bag: 1-2
Crown of Thorns
A drought-tolerant succulent shrub with thorny stems and colourful flower-like bracts.
Best placement: Sunny protected patio or security-conscious display
Light: Bright light to full sun
Water: Low to moderate; let the growing media dry between waterings
Container: Stable medium pot with very good drainage
Recommended nursery bag: 6″ × 9″
Display idea: Use as a single accent away from busy walkways
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Planting material: Stem cutting
Uniform size: 8–12 cm
Preparation: Wear gloves; rinse or blot latex; let the cut end dry for 2–3 days
Number per nursery bag: 1
Caution: Wear gloves and keep the thorny, latex-producing stems away from children and walkways.