Here are some of the plant characteristics to look for when identifying succulents:
- Leaf – shape, size and thickness.
- Color – of leaves, flowers or stems.
- Markings or bumps on the leaves.
- Flower – shape, color, number of blooms and petals.
- Stem – color, texture, length.
- Ciliate hairs.
- Epicuticular wax.
- Spikes, spines or smooth.
Also, do mini succulents stay Mini?
Mini succulents can stay in small pots anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, or even years. It all depends on the type of plants you are using and the care they are receiving. Eventually, they will begin to outgrow the tiny pot as they continue to grow.
Keeping this in consideration, why is my succulent growing pups?
Offsets, AKA “pups,” are the little succulents that sprout up around the base of the parent plant. These pups occur when roots bearing leaf clusters, shoot out from the mature plant and develop into a new succulent. Pups can also occur on the leaves of some succulents, like the Pink Butterfly Kalanchoe.
Are there tall succulents?
Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea)
The saguaro cactus just happens to be the state flower of Arizona. It has a thick, tall fluted trunk that can grow up to 40 feet tall, and the branches have a span of anywhere from three to six feet wide.
How do you tell if a succulent is male or female?
Do mini succulents need sun?
Make Sure Your Succulents Get Enough Light
Succulents love light and need about six hours of sun per day, depending on the type of succulent. Newly planted succulents can scorch in direct sunlight, so you may need to gradually introduce them to full sun exposure or provide shade with a sheer curtain.
How big can a mini succulent grow?
One of the smallest succulents in the world is Blossfeldia liliputana, a tiny cactus which measures about half an inch in diameter at maturity. Lithops is another petite succulent, that typically stays under 1.5 inches in diameter.
Can I keep a succulent small?
How do I keep my succulents small? By planting your succulents in small pots and placing them in a dry and cool environment, they will stay mini longer! Watering them less frequently and placing them in the indirect sun will also aid the plant to stay small.
