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January 13 2023

Ship Safe Packaging

Seldom do we experience damage in shipping with our Ship Safe packaging. This is due to the unique way we pack it – securely protecting the succulent with ample cardboard. We also glue the gravel that is on top of the dirt making the arrangement very stable. We use a non-toxic water soluble glue that does not hurt the plants. Over time as you water it, the glue dissipates and loosens.

We even take the extra care to check the weather for the next few days where the package is being delivered. If we see there might be snow, sleet or ice we will put complimentary hot hand warmers in with the succulents to keep them from freezing. This is critical for multi-day journeys as a cold freeze will kill your succulents.

We love succulents and want to make sure your package gets delivered with happy, healthy plants!

July 11 2022

Know Thy Succulent – Haworthia

Mark Evans Know Thy Succulent

Haworthias are beautiful little succulents. They stay small so they are great for small spaces but add a splash of color and life to any room. Below are some fun facts about Haworthias:

They are native to South Africa.
They belong to the subfamily Asphodeloideae, the same as aloe!
In nature they tend to grow in shade under bushes or in rocky areas.
Haworthias are sensitive to frost and must be kept above freezing.
They reproduce through seeds or budding.
There are over 100 different species of haworthia.

Shop now to get your hands on one (or more) of these wonderful house succulents!

Shelf of Attractive Succulent Containers

June 15 2022

How Much Light Should I Give My Succulents?

Mark Evans Succulent Care

Most succulents do not want to be “baked” in the sun for long periods of time (with cacti being an exception). Of course there are exceptions to this, but if you’re not sure do not put it in an area it will get sun all day.

If outside, it should get filtered light. This would be under a tree where the sun shines through the leaves periodically or on a porch that only gets sun for a small amount of time each day.

Inside near a window, or under bright indoor lights is usually all they need. Since windows usually face in one direction, they only get sun for part of the day. Sun through a window is considered filter light. You can also use a grow light if you do not have great lighting for your succulents.

Feel free to reach out to us on Social Media to ask your succulent questions. We may just turn the answer into a blog post!

May 23 2022

How Often Should I Water My Succulents?

Mark Evans Succulent Care

Most succulents only need to be watered about once every two weeks and cacti about once every 3-4 weeks. The timing will vary based on the environment it is in. If it is getting some sun or is near a heating/AC vent with dry air blowing on it, it is likely to need to be watered a bit more often. If it is in a humid area, it may not need to be watered as often.

CAUTION – The most common reason a succulent dies is that it is over watered. If the roots are sitting in water or constantly wet/moist soil, it WILL kill the roots and the plant will die.

IMPORTANT – If you only remember one thing about a succulent it is to let the dirt dry out in between watering!

You can bring a succulent back from under-watering but not from over-watering.

We recommend our own Succulent Water Bottle to prevent over-watering. Many small succulents only need a few tablespoons of water at a time. This water bottle is great for delivering just the right amount of water!