Soil:

Always amend your soil when transplanting, especially when planting into clay. For succulents, a handful or two of small (<1/4") lava rock will really help improve drainage and discourage rot. It is also a good idea to mulch, with compost, around, but not touching, the plant to hold in moisture and suppress weeds.

Sun:

Full Sun: At least 6 hours of direct sunlight
Part Sun: 4 - 6 hours of direct sunlight. PM sun okay
Part Shade: 4 - 6 hours of direct sunlight. PM sun not okay
Bright Shade: Dappled sun most of the day, some direct sunlight. AM sun is best
Shade: Dappled sun OK. Some AM sun OK.

Water:

To establish new plants, water frequently at first, then decrease watering to 2-3 times a week for the first month. Low-No Summer water plants may need average water for up to a year.

Moist: Soil never fully dries out

Average: Water 1 - 4 times a month once established

Low: 1 - 3 times a month once established

No Summer Water: No summer water once established. May require average or moist conditions at other times of the year

Plant Types:

Annual: A plant that completes its life cycle within one year

Perennial: A plant that lives more than two years

Biennial: A flowering plant that takes two years to complete its life-cycle

Monocarpic: A perennial that dies after flowering

Shrub: A perennial plant shorter than 20 ft with woody stems or branches

Tree: A perennial plant with an elongated stem or trunk supporting branches. Ranges 15 - 60+ feet tall

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