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Though succulents can toler­ate drought, extreme dryness during the growing season can be detrimental. We added slow-release fertilizer to the mix and water well every third day.


Echeverias and elephant bush (Portulacaria afra—the branches at left)


Kalanchoe thyrsi­flora (the paddle-shaped leaves)


Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’, a great plant for both containers and garden.


The bold hot pink flowers of Portulaca grandiflora burst with colour.


Aloe vera


White paint­brush (Haemanthus albiflos)


The stunning red pencil tree (Euphorbia tirucalli ‘Sticks on Fire’)