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Grow fantastic succulents

Start with the basics Succulents are a diverse group with similar needs. Here’s what you can do to help them look great.

Light makes a big difference in how your succulent looks—too much shade turns colorful foliage green and elongates stems, while excess sun burns leaves. Morning sun or bright dappled shade is best for most types. Haworthia (spp.), sansevieria (spp.) and jade plant (spp. and hybrids) are all succulents that can take part shade

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