East Austin Succulents Blog
Winter Care Guide for Cacti and Succulents: Keep Your Plants Thriving
As temperatures drop and daylight hours shorten, your beloved cacti and succulents need a different care routine to thrive through the winter months. Whether you're caring for popular varieties like Echeveria, Jade plants, Aloe vera, or a collection of stunning cacti, understanding their winter needs can mean the difference between healthy plants and stressed specimens come spring.
Understanding Winter Dormancy in Succulents and Cacti
Most cacti and succulents for sale today enter a period of do
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Dec 10th 2025
Botany Basics: Winter Plant Protection in Texas
Preparing Your Texas Garden for Winter Freezes
Texas winters may be short, but when freezing temperatures hit, they can devastate unprepared gardens. In this episode of Botany Basics, Eric and Roy demonstrate three essential tools for protecting your plants: wiggle wire, frost cloth, and heaters. Learn the professional techniques that will keep your plants safe and thriving through cold snaps and unexpected freezes.
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Nov 13th 2025