Succulents and cacti are xerophytes – plants that have adaptations to survive in dry environments. All succulent plants are not necessarily related to each other, any plant that has adaptations to store water in its roots, leaves, or stem is a succulent.
Beginners Start Here:
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Succulent Types:
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Care Guides
Learn everything about growing succulents here.
Watering:
Start here for the fundamentals. It's pretty easy to keep them alive once you know how to water succulents and cacti.
- How to Water Succulents and Cacti: The Ultimate Guide
- Is My Succulent Over or Under Watered: Knowing the Difference
- How Long Can Succulents Go Without Water?
- Water Therapy for Succulents
- 5 Ways You Are Killing Your Succulents
- Do Succulents Need Drainage? - How Water Them Correctly
- Should Succulents Be Watered From the Bottom: 5 Succulent Care Tips
- How to Save an Over Watered Succulent
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Lighting:
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Soil:
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Propagation:
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Fertilizing:
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Pots and Planters
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Where to Buy Succulents?
The overall best place to shop for succulents in my opinion. The biggest selection, high quality, great customer service, and unbeatable prices.
Since Etsy is a platform for individuals, you can buy plants directly from collectors. You can often find species that aren't sold anywhere else!
#4 The Succulent Source
An excellent place to get plants and props on the cheap. Lots of deals on big orders (including stuff like wedding favors!)
A personal favorite, there's no better place to buy cacti on the web. Their inventory changes weekly, so don't miss the limited selection of hard-to-find plants!
We would be remiss not to include the largest store on the internet. Quality varies widely depending on vendor, but you can use your Prime benefits!
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About Sublime Succulents
Succulent Savior, Cactus Connoisseur, Aloe Aggregator, Haworthia Hoarder, Pachyphytum Packrat, Gasteria Gatherer. These are but a few of my many names.
