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.
Correspondingly, what kind of succulent has flowers?
Most echeverias bloom in late spring to early summer but are known to blossom in fall as well. Aloe vera typically blooms in summer, but can certainly blossom at other times of the year – several blossom in autumn and winter. Jade, kalanchoe, rhipsalis, and some hoya also bloom in autumn and winter.
One may also ask, what does it mean when a succulent grows flowers?
Water. Timing is everything. Succulents need water to form flower buds and produce new growth. If they don’t get it, they deplete the stores of water in their tissues that they need to survive drought.
How do you tell if a succulent is male or female?
Is there an app to identify succulents?
A great option for identification is an app put together by my friend Jacki at Drought Smart Plants called Succulent ID. You can look at different genera of succulents or search through photos based on characteristics of your succulent.
What kind of succulent has pink flowers?
Orchid Cactus is succulent with pink flowers that give it a distinctive look. The stems of orchid cactus are broad and have sharp edges. You can plant it in hanging baskets or pots, and it blooms without much hassle. It grows up to two feet long and two inches wide that makes it suitable to place in any mid-size pots.
What succulents have white flowers?
Also known as the luckiest houseplant, this succulent will bloom tiny white flowers, though it doesn’t happen very often. Jade needs to be in an environment similar to its native growing habits in order to bloom – cool nights, bright days, and lack of water.
What succulent has red flowers?
Christmas Cactus
This succulent is known for its big, beautiful blooms that appear right around Christmas. The succulents come in a variety of bright colors including vibrant red flowers and last anywhere from one to eight weeks. Unlike a lot of other cacti, the Christmas Cactus is native to a tropical environment.
