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How to Collect and Store Succulent Seeds

July 2, 2021

Succulents are commonly propagated from cuttings, offsets, leaves, and division. Growing succulents from seed is an educational and fun way to obtain plants in larger numbers. Some succulents, such as Dudleya, Lithops, Echeveria and Cacti,...

How to Make a Propagation Mandala

June 8, 2016

This propagation mandala is a fun way to display your cuttings while they root.

Grower Notes: Propagating from Bulbils

January 20, 2016

When pruning spent flowers off an Aloe this last week, we also discovered some bulbils had formed. Bulbils have the opportunity to travel even further away from the mother plant by...

Masters Gardeners Get Down and Dirty at Succulent Gardens

April 15, 2015

Monterey Bay Master Gardeners take a tour and do some spring cleaning at Succulent Gardens. Check in with the 2014 Extravaganza gardens and get tips on what to do with...

We Hosted a Pollinating Party

January 26, 2015

In a large raised bed near the southeast corner of Succulent Gardens is a row of Aloe ferox plants, whose thick, toothed arms reach out in curls. We’re not raising...

From Seed to Spectacular: Succulent Production at the Growing Grounds

February 8, 2013

Succulent propagation isn't all about cuttings! We actually grow several varieties of succulents from seed collected from our plants here at the nursery. Here's a peek behind the production at...