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Learn how to grow and propagate cactus and other types of succulent plants in this free gardening video with tips from an expert.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Learn the definition of a succulent plant and the role they can play in your garden with tips from an expert in this free gardening clip.
Get an introduction on the ease of maintaining a succulent plant with tips from an expert in this free gardening clip.
Learn about the tools you'll need to care for your cactus or succulent plant with tips from an expert in this free gardening clip.
Learn about the best potting mix to use for your cactus and succulent plants with tips from an expert in this free gardening clip.
Learn about the proper pot size you should use for your cactus or succulent plant with tips from an expert in this free gardening clip.
Learn how to cut succulent plants for propagation with tips from an expert in this free gardening clip.
Learn how to cut cacti for propagation with tips from an expert in this free gardening clip.
Learn about growing out a parent cactus or succulent plant after cutting it for propagation in this free video clip.
Learn about how to dry out your cactus or succulent plant clippings before putting them in soil with tips from an expert in this free video gardening tip.
Learn about how cactus and succulent plants grow after propagating them with expert tips in this free gardening video.
Learn how succulent plants are potted up with tips from an expert in this free gardening clip.
Learn how cacti are potted with tips from an expert in this free gardening clip.
Learn about watering your cacti and succulent plants with tips from an expert in this free gardening clip.
Learn about the light requirements for cacti and succulent plants with tips from an expert in this free gardening clip.
Learn about the fertilization needs of cacti and other succulent plants with tips from an expert in this free gardening clip.
Succulent plants, or fat plants, are a water-retaining family of plants which store water in their leaves, stems or roots. Residing mainly in dry areas where water storage would be most valuable, the succulent family includes cactus plants, aloe plants and other desert dwellers. Most succulent plants also contain waxy, hairy, or spiny outer surfaces, which reduce the amount of water loss to the plant by creating a humid habitat around the surface and reducing the air movement near the surface of the succulent. Their resistance to drought and easy maintenance makes cacti and other succulents popular house plants, and a simple addition to an outdoor garden in dry climates.
In this free video series Nicole Pantaleon, an expert in plant and soil science, will demonstrate how to grow and propagate cactus and succulent plants. She will instruct on the proper way to cut and pot cactus or any other succulent plant. She will also give gardening tips and advice on how much to water your cacti and how much light succulents need to grow happy and healthy. If you're looking for a beautiful and easy addition to your house plants or garden, this video will give you all the information you'll need to get started on your next cactus or succulent plant!
Nicole Pantaleon Nicole Pantaleon has a B.S. in Plant & Soil Science from the University of MA. Nicole has been a grower at Five Acre Farm since 1996. Her specialty in growing is propagating rooted liners, but as a grower there are lots of other responsibilities. Responsibilities include watering/ fertilization of plant material, maintaining plant stock that is free of insects and disease, pesticide application and maintaining records, taking cuttings, growing plugs as well as finished product, supervising crew, pulling and checking orders, waiting on customers, trade shows, paperwork, etc.dkdk
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