SUCCULENTS
Succulents are great survivors, some more than others...
Here is my list of the top succulents to use in terrariums.
TALL:
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| Donkey Ears |
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| Kalanchoe |
MEDIUM HEIGHT:
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| Hens and Chicks |
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| Echeveria |
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| Minature Aloe |
LOW GROWING / TRAILING:
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| Sedum Dasyphyllum |
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| Burros Tail |
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| String of Pearl |
I
generally avoid the succulents with thorns... aka "cactus" just because
I don't want to get pricked. But if you are braver than I...go for it!
tips: -
As well as survival
you will want a variety of height... typically per terrarium I choose
maybe one tall plant a few medium sized plants and then a few low
growing plants.
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Succulents
are also very easy to propogate... So, when you are putting together
your terrarium cut off a few pieces and plant them in a different pot
for the future.
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A commercial greenhouse will have a
better selection, however if you buy your succulents at a Lowes or Home
Depot you can save a bunch of money and sometimes you can buy a flat of
your favorites!
- Be sure to mix in some bright pops of color with the greenery.
- Before you begin consider your theme
- Succulents are great for desert themed terrariums.
