Purple Succulents

Purple succulents are in the families of cacti and are found growing in South Africa, Egypt, Israel and Australia. A purple lawn in the garden is a sight to behold. The flower is small, about 2 inches long, but grows to about four feet tall. The purple flowers have shades ranging from white to pale lilac. They bloom during late spring or early summer. To read more about purple succulents go to https://succulentalley.com/gorgeous-purple-succulents/

Purple succulents require a lot of care and maintenance. They are very tolerant of high soil conditions and can grow alongside other plants. Succulents are drought resistant and can tolerate some shade during the hot summers. The perennial plant blooms on new growth that has been brought in the fall.
 

The root system of the purple plant is very complex. It has five "limbs" which each have several divisions. Each has a pair of underground roots that penetrate directly to the earth's surface. In fact, the three parts of the root system actually constitute a rhizome, which is the furthest out branch.

The flowers occur in the uppermost part of the stem. These are covered with a band of long white hairs called apths. These are actually bracts of tissue that collect water and nutrients and contain the source of color. The other parts of the flower are attached to the stems and eventually flower in the spring.

Purple succulents are not at all easy to grow. They are slow growing, taking over two years to mature. If you don't know what you are doing with them, you will likely be frustrated with them. They do well if you provide lots of sunlight and are not stressed. You can pinch off blossoms if they become too big.
 

There are several types of purple succulents. They include the house plant, which grows in pots; floating plants, which float on top of the water and tend to grow upside down due to their weight; and submerged plants, which are planted in deep water and can survive for years without any circulation. Most of these can survive quite nicely in low light. However, they will usually do better in well-lit areas. Most varieties are fairly drought resistant. A lot of them can survive the partial shade in the summer.

There are some disadvantages associated with some varieties of purple succulents. They often grow too large to eat easily. They will do fine in low soil conditions but will struggle in heavy clay or very sandy soils. And since they have large thylakoid roots, they tend to rot more easily than other plants.

While most purple succulents do quite well as long as they are kept in good soil with plenty of drainage, some do better if they are planted in special kinds of pots, known as "soaker pots". These pots allow excess water to drain away from the root system. This allows them to thrive even in areas where it is not advisable to use "big pots". If you are growing more than one of these plants together, make sure that you separate their pots during shipment or transport.

Purple potatoes are one of the most popular and best selling varieties of purple succulents. They are usually sold in flowerpots, which have holes in the base. The beauty of the purple color of the leaves is the main reason for their great popularity. These plants grow to about 4 inches and need rich, fertile soil with lots of light. They are quite hardy but might suffer from leaf blight when they are under stress.

This type of succulent is grown mainly for its purple foliage. As a matter of fact, its flowers are the primary selling point of this plant. It comes in a variety of colors including red, purple, pink, yellow, and orange. The flowers look like tiny roses. Their fragrance reminds one of lemons, and they are perfect for growing in flowerpot holders.

When planting, keep in mind that the plants need well drained soil. Since they grow fast, it is necessary to prune them at least once a year. Since they spread so well, they do well in sunny areas as well as in shady ones.

For planting, dig a hole with a depth of three to four inches and fill with compost or garden soil. Water the plant well before putting it into the hole. For best results, add one inch of organic fertilizer for every square meter of soil. It needs this in order to develop tough, strong roots. In addition to compost, add iron-free mulch to help retain moisture in the soil and to retain heat.

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