The Millenium Dragon (Dracaena Draco)

Graptopetalum paraguayensis , or the “ghost plant”, is a great, trailing, wandering, ground cover. We love the colors that this plant brings out in a design, complementing the blues, pinks, and purples that so many of the gorgeous succulents have to offer. Each plant has its own unique coloring and shades to offer. It’s extreme hardiness and coloring make it an incredibly versatile plant. We’ve seen it used as a sprawling ground cover, mounding up and filling in entire planters, or for spot color in the smallest of arrangements. Something overlooked, or sometimes unknown about succulents, is that stress brings out their best color. It’s often a combination of factors that causes the stress and each succulents vibrance, but colder temperatures, less water, and more sun, are the big three factors that come into play. Most succulents, in full sun, in the winter, receiving just the right amount of water, will have the best color here in Southern California. With that being said, there is no “one size fits all” answer to bringing out the best color in each plant. Experiment, tweak, and enjoy playing with your succulents.

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How it All Began: Celebrating 50 Years

We sat down with OC Succulents’ very own Chris Stansbury to learn more about how OC Succulents came to be in advance of their 50th anniversary. They are so delighted to be celebrating this huge milestone and looking forward to new local locations of your favorite...

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If, after watching E.T., you’ve always secretly wished for your own pet alien to care for, then we highly suggest getting a lithops plant. These peculiar yet adorable succulents have a distinctly alien-like vibe. Most folks know them as “living stones,” some compare...

Euphorbia Dwarf Milii

The Euphorbia Milii is thought to have been introduced to the Middle East in the ancient times, and is rumored to be associated with the crown of thorns worn by Jesus. We don't know anything about that, but we do know that these plants are very hardy, easy to grow,...

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What holiday gift doubles as an air purifier and a work of art and has scientifically-proven mood-boosting powers? It’s houseplants! There are literally thousands to choose from, but we’ve narrowed it down to the top 6.

Medicinal Aloe

Graptopetalum paraguayensis , or the "ghost plant", is a great, trailing, wandering, ground cover. We love the colors that this plant brings out in a design, complementing the blues, pinks, and purples that so many of the gorgeous succulents have to offer. Each plant...

Alluadia Procera (Madagascan Ocotillo)

Rarely caring leaves, this intriguing succulent tree is full of character. Long, wandering, round stems are covered in vicious grey spines. When it carries leafs, during the spring, the branches are laced with alternating spines and vibrant green, round, sprouts....

Is It Hard To Take Care Of Fiddle Leaf Figs?

Fiddle leaf fig care is a bit daunting for new houseplant owners, yet it still continues to grow in popularity. People can’t get enough of this gloriously glossy plant, and honestly, we can’t blame them! Fiddle leaf figs aren’t that difficult to care for, all things...

How to Grow, Support, and Train Monstera Plants so They Grow Mega Tall

We’ve got some pretty nifty ideas for cleaning up and supporting your Monstera plants so they can reach all the way up to the ceiling and create a canopy of green!

Succulent Leaves

Have you ever taken a close look at the leaves on your succulents? They can tell you a lot about themselves. While all succulents tend to have a more “plump” appearance, some do more than others. A good, general, guideline with succulents is to water them based on the...

Agave Gypsophila

The Fan Aloe, or Aloe Plicatilis, is an extremely branching, highly variable, and thus exceedingly unique plant. Growing as a multi branched shrub, or even a small tree, with specimens reaching 10’-15’ tall! Each stem has its own cluster of individual leaves that run...

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