East Austin Succulents Blog
How to prep Succulents and Cacti for Winter
Prepping your Succulents and Cacti for Winter the East Austin Succulent WayHere are the basic tips on preparing your plants for the winterWhere we are, in Austin Texas, it doesn’t dip below freezing often, but it will at least a few times a year so it is always good to know how to keep all your plant babies safe from the cold. If you live in a colder climate, you might want to check out some local tips for winter plant care as these might not apply to you.When to take action: Prep when the
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Jan 20th 2022
Opening a DIY kit from box to arrangement
How to go from box to plant decor: DIY KitsUnboxing:When you receive your EAS package in the mail, we recommend opening it right away. Since we bare root most plants, they will need to be potted up, watered and put in a nice sunny spot. If this is a gift, you can open the box and just make sure the plants are getting some sun and air flow. They can usually stay unrooted for up to two weeks for cacti, and one for succulents. Remember, they don’t get air or sunlight while being shipped so they mig
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Jan 6th 2022
How to Create a Carport Frame Greenhouse
Creating a Carport Frame Greenhouse the East Austin Succulent WayCarport Frame Greenhouses are an easy way to make a sturdy and tall greenhouse on your property. Supplies for Frame Set-up:
4x4sPre-hung doorsPolygal Tyvek tapeSelf tapping screws with washersGriffolyn plastic from reef industriesGround fabric secured by long nails and washers, OR gravelShade cloths for the summerWiggle wireJigsaw to cut polygalSupplies for Inside Set-up:
CinderblocksPalletsExcess polygal for potting tableFa
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Dec 13th 2021
Grafting Cactus the East Austin Succulents Way
What is a Grafted Cactus?A grafted cactus consists of two different cacti that are fused together to create one plant. We graft cacti to make interesting plants easier to grow and faster to propagate. The base plant, rootstock, is generally a sturdy green cactus. The topper, scion, is usually a small variegated, crested, or special plant. Pretty much any cactus that you find special can be grafted onto rootstock. A very common example of a grafted cactus is a moon cactus. These cacti are ve
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Oct 18th 2021
Succulents: 101
Succulents: 101
You have a new succulent from East Austin Succulents! - so, what now?
Here are some basic tips for Soil, Water, Light, Pests, & Fertilizer for your new succulent plant!Soil
Succulents typically love “bad soil,” that which tropical plants and herbs might find downright hostile. At East Austin Succulents, we prefer to pot our own plants in our EAS Succulent Gold Mix: a pre-made cactus & succulent potting medium. A mix like this should contain all the essentials for th
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Sep 13th 2021