Caution: Be sure that new plants have clean roots without 
any round globules on them. Remove any infected roots or 
fine roots which will decay and cause trouble. Old plants make 

Drying out of clay pots may be prevented by 
(1) Placing one pot within another. (2) 
Plunging the pot in soil or a box of sand. 
healthier growth by de-rooting and dipping in sulphur. Allow 
any new cuts to callouse over before applying moisture. Seed- 
lings may be re-established without removing roots. Use an 
oil spray monthly and you will avoid scale and spine bugs. 
The cultivation of the other succulents is similar to that of 
cacti with porous soil the most important factor. The soil 
should never be soggy nor too rich in organic fertilizer. Many 
growers use chemical plant foods which provides the plant 
with proper nourishment and saves repotting. 
With the hundreds of unusual and interesting succulents 
there can be no hard and fast rule. Give them sun without 
burning (noted by a yellow color) and water sufficiently dur- 
ing the growing season. 
Do not consider compact, bowl plantings as permanent. If 
you cannot repot them and grow them to flowering age then 
renjoy the colorful bowls and replace them when _ required. 
Although they are drought resisting plants which stand abuse, 
they respond to proper care and can be grown in the most 
varied localities. 
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