Comments on: Recycling Succulents

By: Matt Mattus

Matt Mattus — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:54:52 +0000

Hi Debra – thanks for calling me out on this one! I think the reason why I never liked succulents is simply that they are too easy to grow, so as a plant enthusiast who like challenges of horticultural skill, they offer little beyond ease and beauty – which is fine. But don't get me wrong, I still find myself attracted to growing many, I just get a different type of satisfaction from them, compared to a rare, difficult to obtain or grow speces. As I think about it, they are a bit like Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. We still love it, and in many ways it's as good, if not better than home made mac and cheese made with organic cheese and home made pasta, – both have room in my pantry, one is just easier.

By: Debra Lee Baldwin

Debra Lee Baldwin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:13:22 +0000

Hi, Matt — You show some lovely combinations. I especially like the first photo of rosette succulents wreathing an agave, and the photo of purple leaves juxtaposed with orange Euphorbia tirucallli 'Sticks on Fire'. However, one of my pet peeves is when someones states they don't like succulents without explaining why. You start off saying you don't like them, then you go on for the rest of your post to contradict that. So, are they too common, too pretty, too…well, what exactly?

By: Kirby Bradshore

Kirby Bradshore — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:02:49 +0000

What a lovely collection of yours! I must say that you're a great gardener! You were able to recycle these plants and yet you still managed to keep it from growing beautifully. May you continue what you've started. 🙂

By: Matt Mattus

Matt Mattus — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:12:05 +0000

Hi Melanie! Most of these succulents I have are not hardy for me either, I really can't grow Opuntia well in my New England garden ( aside from the super hardy icky one).

By: LifeIsGood

LifeIsGood — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:19:43 +0000

Succulents have started to grow on me. Seeing your collection makes me want to start growing some now.

P.S. I'm a fairly new visitor to your blog and am thoroughly enjoying it. I'm also enjoying the blogs by the others from the Saturday 6.

By: Matt Mattus

Matt Mattus — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:10:15 +0000

Yes Mlle Paradis! Housekeeping us usually last on my list of things to do!

By: Melanie J Watts

Melanie J Watts — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:10:15 +0000

Your succulent collection is awesome!. In my garden only sedum, sempervivum and opuntia are hardy, the rest I have to grow as houseplants although my house is too small, dusty and untidy …… 🙂

By: Mlle Paradis

Mlle Paradis — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:51:04 +0000

yes so rewarding these succulents and lovely textures and shades.

thanks for keeping it real about untidy houses! you speak for all of us who have "much better things to do"!

By: Cassidy

Cassidy — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:01:29 +0000

You have a beautiful collection! I'm with you though, I don't really care to know the names, just keep the ones I like.