That is an incredibly generous and varied selection! You are receiving a huge Succulent Mix—a collection of 30 individual plants, each at a small, delicate size (Ø5.5cm pot, ↕7cm height). This mix consists of various types of succulents, including popular genera like Aloe Vera, Crassula, Echeveria, Haworthia, Kalanchoe, and Sedum.
Here is a general overview of this extensive collection of charming, water-storing plants, focusing on their shared characteristics and care:
Succulents are unified by their ability to store water in their fleshy leaves, stems, or roots. Because your mix is so extensive and diverse, you will enjoy a wide array of textures, colours, and shapes:
Echeveria: Forms beautiful, intricate, symmetrical rosettes.
Haworthia & Aloe Vera: Feature rigid, structured, and often textured or patterned leaves.
Crassula & Sedum: Offer variety with small, geometric, stacking, or sometimes trailing foliage.
General Look: Most plants in this collection are evergreen, retaining their thick, fleshy foliage year-round. Given their small size, they maintain a very compact, low-growing form. Most in this mix do not have sharp spines, although some varieties (like certain Aloe species) may have soft, toothy edges on their leaves.
Your plants are very small (7cm tall) and in small pots, which is ideal for creating expansive miniature gardens, large multi-plant displays, or using for decorative accents throughout many rooms. Succulents are generally slow-growing, and their compact size will be easy to maintain over time, allowing you to enjoy this large collection for many years.
While succulents are primarily grown for their architectural foliage, they do flower, typically in the spring or summer.
Colour & Period: The bloom shape and colour vary significantly by type: Kalanchoe is known for bright, dense flower clusters, and Echeveria often produces delicate, bell-shaped blooms on slender stalks.
Fragrance: The flowers usually have a subtle or no noticeable fragrance, as they rely less on scent for pollination.
Caring for this mix is easy because the plants are adapted to survive drought, but their watering regime is the most critical factor for success.
Placement: Place succulents preferably in a bright location. They need bright light to maintain their compact shape and vibrant colour. The plants may be allowed in direct sun, but remember that not all types of succulents can stand this well. It is best to introduce them to strong sun gradually.
Watering: This is the most crucial part. Because succulents store water, they require far less frequent watering than other plants. During the active growing season, a splash of water once every two weeks is sufficient once the soil is completely dry. In winter, when growth slows dramatically, watering once a month is enough. The key rule is to always let the soil dry out completely between waterings to prevent fatal root rot.
Note: Given this is a mixed selection, it is crucial to note that many common succulents, particularly certain species of Kalanchoe and the sap of many Aloe species, can be toxic to pets if ingested. For safety, it is best to treat the entire collection as toxic and keep it out of reach of animals and children.
