I love this houseplant and it seems to do well. I had one before we moved but it didn’t survive. It oly bloomed once in 6 years. Can I I get it to bloom more often?
This will flower during longer daylight hours, and high temperatures. The only way to do this outside would be to let nature take its course. Since it is indoors, you can control this yourself. Just use a bright horticultural light to extend the day period to 18 hours or more. Make sure it is warm in the area, and it will flower.
Here is an article for more information on the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/starfish-flower/growing-starfish-flowers.htm
Hello. I have a succulent that is not doing very well. Hoping for some advice. I'm not totally sure what type of succulent it is so I have attached a picture. Please let me know!
It is difficult to identify specific Succulents since there are so many. You may be able to search identification sites and find the type.
Overwatering is the most common reason for loss of a succulent. The soil needs to be light and well draining. Too much moisture and the plant will rot.
Find a nice sunny window for your plant.
Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/succulent-plant-info.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/exotic-showstoppers-beautiful-succulents.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/cacti-succulents-inside-your-home.htm
Hi. I live in Queensland Australia and have not had much luck with gardening except for my succulents recently. I have 3 varieties of echiveria that are blooming. One seems to be dying now after blooming for a while(image 1). One is falling over with the weight of its blooms(image 2). And the third has just started ou(image 3)t. This is all new to me and I don't know if I need to do something to propagate them or if there is anything else I should be doing. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance. Regards Yasmin
Your plants look quite healthy! The biggest key to success with Echiveria is well draining soil!
You can actually remove the flower stem at the base of the plant if you feel it is doing damage to the plant.
Echiveria will generally bloom once a year.
Here is a link with more care information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/echeveria/caring-for-echeveria-plants.htm
My air plant got stepped on. Can it be saved and how?
Yes, it will likely recover on its own by sending up new shoots. Just give it time. Care for it as usual until you see new growth. Then you can remove anything that is dead. These plants are well adapted to survive, and in the wild are constantly stepped on. They usually recover with no problem.
I have this regular succulent house plant that sprouted a strange flower growth from near its center. Is this part of the plant or another “foreign” plant which might need to be removed?
That is a flower cluster! Let it bloom. This only happens if it has the perfect environment to allow it to do so. Enjoy the blooms!
My potted plant fell and broke in half. I have attached it using tape. Do you think it can grow back, or should I put the upper half in soil and see if it will grow? I don't know which plant it is. Attached pic which I forgot in my previous question.
I see the picture now. This succulent will be best in a larger pot with succulent, or cactus mix soil. Both the new top, and the existing plant will recover, and regrow. Plant the top, and care for it as you would the original, and it will become its very own plant.
How to transplant a piece of succulent plant Water or dirt
It is best to transplant these into a succulent mix. it will likely root itself with normal care, as you would the mother plant.