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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    January 3, 2015
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    In many cases, the snow may help to protect the plants from freezing. However, if you think the cold snap is over, you can gently brush or shake the snow off. In the future, cover with old sheets; if it's practical, a few strings of Christmas lights under the sheets can provide enough heat to protect. Taking plants into a heated house might not be good, but if there's an unheated spot protected from freezing, for instance a garage, you could take some plants there - just remember that darkness may cause as much or more damage as snow, so don't leave them in the dark. Here's an article with some suggestions you might find useful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-treat-frozen-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 14, 2015
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    Snails and slugs like to munch on succulent leaves but given that this is an indoor plant it seems unlikely - unless you brought some hitchhikers inside.

    What do the holes look like? Do they look like this:
    http://i.stack.imgur.com/F0k9R.jpg

    If so, it is possible your succulent has anthracnose. More information on anthracnose can be found here:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/anthracnose-disease.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 29, 2015
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    Your plant need a sunny or semi-shade location.
    Make sure the plant in planted in a well draining soil and adequate pot with drainage. You could go up 1 size in pot diameter.
    Your plant should be kept moist but not water logged.

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 29, 2015
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    It looks like Ringgold, GA is in plant hardiness zone 7a so whatever succulent you choose just be sure it is appropriate for your zone. You do have some pretty good options including, but not limited to:
    Hens & Chicks:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/hens-chicks/growing-hens-and-chicks.htm
    Sedums:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/sedum/sedums-plants.htm
    Ice Plants:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/ice-plant/growing-hardy-ice-plant.htm

    Here is an article that will tell you how to grow a succulent garden outdoors:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/outdoor-succulent-garden.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 13, 2015
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    Your hens and chicks have produced a flower.
    You can trim it away when it has faded.

    Here is a link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/hens-chicks/growing-hens-and-chicks.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 28, 2015
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    When you remove the leaves and dry the ends, they just need to form a hard scar.

    Not every leaf will successful grow.

    Here are some links to help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/propagating-cacti-and-succulents.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/kalanchoe/growing-kalanchoe-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 5, 2015
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    Depending on the size of the plant, 2 to 3 teaspoons sounds like very little water.

    Though most succulents don't need frequent watering they can be watered throughly and then allowed to dry out between waterings.
    Try not to water directly down the center of the plant, water the soil.

    Make sure the pot has drainage and that the succulent doesn't sit in water.

    Here is a link to refresh you on care.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/exotic-showstoppers-beautiful-succulents.htm

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