Kalanchoe synsepala
Succulents, Aloes and Echeveria are great options for low maintenance gardening.
Mix succulent container
Whether you keep them in containers or plant in your landscape, succulents make great exciting colorful additions to your yard, patio and landscape. They provide lots of interest with their varying colors, shapes and textures.
You can mix and match to make fun exciting color combinations. Succulents come in a variety of textures and colors making it easy to mix and match. You can also simplify it and let them stand on their own to show off. The possibilities are endless.
There is a wide variety you will find and can choose from. Here at Vivero Growers Nursery, we have a large selection of the succulents, aloes, sedum, echeveria and more. Some grow upwards, some spill over. Others fill in. The combo makes it easy to do the 3 layers in your container- fill, thrill and spill.
Aloe ‘Grassy Lassie’
Succulents react to cooler temperatures.
When the weather changes and we get those cooler mornings and nights, many of the succulents will start to change colors. It is exciting to see the Coppertone Sedum turn from yellow to a bright orange. The Golden Portulacaria turns from green to bright yellow. The Aloes start blooming as well with the cooler temps.
Succulents and Austin hot Texas sun
They are fun to mix and match and experiment with. Most all of the succulents and Aloes can be adapted to the full on hot Texas sun we see here in Austin. In most cases they will need a little bit more water in the full sun.
The ideal spot to leave most of these would be with some relief in the afternoons from the blazing hot Texas sun. You want to make sure they are planted in a well draining soil so they do not stay too wet. Also if in a container, make sure it has a hole in the bottom.
Oftentimes people are tempted to keep succulents indoors. If you do, remember they will want even less water if inside. They will not have the wind, sun and elements to dry them out like they would outside. Also, keep in mind of the air conditioning and fans. Last tip for having them inside, give them as much sunlight as possible. This might even mean taking them outside from time to time. You will notice the color fade and look dull. This is either overwatering or it just needs sunlight.
Just remember, most all succulents tend to want to stay on the drier side. Research your specific plant but be mindful most need it dry.
Succulents are fun!!
Most all of the Echeveria, Succulent and Aloes bloom. For most people, this is the most exciting and rewarding part of having them. (aside from the multitude of “babies” most have).
Depending on the variety, most will send up shoots/spikes. They will either be a of clusters of blooms or small delicate flowers. The cooler temperatures also tend to give the plants a little boost as well. The cooler temperatures make some turn remarkably different colors.
Succulents are popular choices for container gardening. They are easy to move inside to protect from the cold. If you have large containers that you can’t easily move inside, no problem, just throw a cover over to protect them in the chilly weather.
Play around with them and let the fun begin!!
