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.
Similarly one may ask, what is the hanging succulent called?
The string of pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) is perhaps the most popular hanging succulent thanks to its impressive trailing appearance and ease of care. They are fast-growing under the right conditions and can reach lengths of three to four feet.
Also question is, how do you care for a hanging basket succulent? They should be watered only when the soil is completely dry. You may drench the soil in the hanging basket and allow the excess water to drip out to drain. It is not good to let water sit on succulents leaves, especially in the hot sun, due to a water mark appearing on the center of the plant at times.
Similarly, how do I know what kind of succulent I have?
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.
