You don’t have to live in the desert to grow beautiful succulent plants. In fact, succulents are adaptable plants since they mostly grow in harsh conditions, saving water in preparation for drought, according to Birds & Blooms magazine.
“Succulents live on very little water,” said local Master Gardener Michael Payne. “The best soil mix is a little compost with a little sand. If left outside, it helps to protect the plant with mulch.”
Aloe, one of the most popular succulents, is good for burns, he said.
For additional information about succulents, visit the Chattanooga Cactus and Succulent Society website at affiliates.cssainc.org.
Payne offers the following tips on growing and maintaining succulents: