If you own a blooming cactus, you’ve probably thought about how to get seeds from succulents, and will they even grow into a plant? Succulents are some of the most popular plants...
Did you know there are over 10,000 different types of succulents? They all come from 60 families, but there are around 30 popular types we grow at home nowadays...
Succulent seeds are located inside the flower. But not all succulents that bloom produce seeds. Some require cross-pollination to form seed pods. If you keep your plants outside, insects will take care of that. But if you’re keeping your succulent garden inside, you must take the matter into your own hands...
Getting seeds from your succulents depends on their maturity and ability to produce seeds. After you’ve picked the succulent you’d like to reproduce, research a bit. A quick search will tell you if this kind produces seeds and when...
Some seeds don’t fall out of the pod on their own. So you might need to switch the approach. After harvesting, try to open the pods and remove the seeds by hand. Always pick a sheltered spot or do this at home – a little wind can ruin months of effort...
After harvesting is essential to keep the seeds in optimal conditions. Avoid hot and humid places, plastic and glass storage containers. Paper bags are the best option. Even if you’ve harvested the pods too soon, and they still have some moisture, the bag will absorb it instead of trapping it...
A large number of succulents reproduce by blooming and producing seeds. To get seeds, make sure the succulent is a blooming one. Then pollinate it or place it outside and wait for insects to do their job...