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In one of your succulent-hunting in the market or during your sight-seeing in a succulent garden, you have probably seen all sorts of succulents. You have probably seen succulents of different colors, sizes, and shapes. We are also pretty sure that you have also tried touching some of these succulents, admit it! Well, who wouldn’t try to touch these amazingly stunning succulents, right? If you did, you have probably tried touching a succulent with a unique texture. That is called a fuzzy succulent!

What Are Fuzzy Succulents?

What You Need To Know About Fuzzy Succulents
What exactly are fuzzy succulents and how do you know if they are the fuzzy succulents we are talking about? You will know if they are fuzzy succulents if the leaves have a hairy or velvety texture. You will also be able to identify a fuzzy succulent if you see white hair-like elements growing from the succulents’ leaves.

Why Are Some Succulents Fuzzy?

Not all succulents are fuzzy. Only a few grow this kind of texture. Do you know why? It is actually the succulents’ way of survival. The evolution of the succulents’ fuzzy surface is a way to adapt to being exposed to extreme light. The hairs that make the succulent fuzzy is somehow the succulents’ makeshift umbrella or hat. Each hair that grows from the succulents casts a shade on the surface of the succulent’s leaves. Therefore, this cools the leaves’ surface.

Therefore, if you start to notice white hairs growing out of your own succulents, then that means you need to relocate them to an area where they will receive lesser light. The fuzzy-ness is the succulents’ way of saying that is living or has been living in an unhospitable place or location.

The Needs of Fuzzy Succulents

The Needs of Fuzzy Succulents

Since the fuzzy texture is the result of the succulent’s experience of living in an inhospitable place, this means that it has special needs.

First and foremost, if you are going to water these fuzzy succulents, make sure that you will not pour the water over the succulents’ leaves. Moreover, using cold water especially not good to use on your fuzzy succulents because this will harm the leaves by making a magnifying effect when in full sun. The white hairs that make up the fuzzy texture can be damaged and this will leave the plant to be exposed once again to direct sunlight where it will possibly be burned.

The best watering tool to use for succulents is the UpBloom’s Water Bottle. It is multipurpose watering bottle with an adjustable long reach neck design. It is perfect to use for hanging plants and succulents. It is best to use a watering tool with spout instead of using a spray bottle when watering succulents. This ensures that the water will not get on the leaves. Rather, the water can be directed to the soil where the succulents love it. Click on this link to check on their prices and whether they can ship to your area.

How To Take Care of Fuzzy Succulents

If you have fuzzy succulents, what you will read next is very important so that you will know how to take good care of your succulents. Remember, they have special needs and they will need you to give them extra tender loving care!

First of all, when you water them with “tempered” water only. You can also use water from the rain or from an air conditioner. This will ensure that the water that you use has no minerals in it. Remember that succulents love having their soil soaked. Thus, before you decide to water them again make sure the soil has dried out first. Water carefully! If the leaves get wet, chances are, they will rot. We do not want that to happen to our beloved succulents!

If you feel like you need to clean the leaves of your succulents, use a dry brush probably like a small paintbrush. Consider using this Wooster brush! It is perfect to use to clean your succulents’ leaves because it has soft brushes and tips. It comes in different sizes! Check them out, succulent-lover!

Famous Fuzzy Succulents

Famous Fuzzy Succulents
With the various families and kinds of succulents, there are succulents that are more prone to grow this skin of tiny white hairs to protect the leaves from getting burned. Read ahead to check out the famous fuzzy succulents and their unique qualities and traits.

Panda Plant
The panda plant is also known as the Kalanchoe tomentosa. The panda plant is part of the Kalanchoe genus. The Kalanchoe genus is actually a pretty big family since this includes more than 125 succulent flowering plants. The panda plant is among the most famous fuzzy succulents. They are native to Madagascar. Thus, this succulent has leaves that are thick and covered in felt-like follicles.

If you choose to grow the Panda plant in your home, it is important that you know that this plant prefers full sun. However, it also benefits from light afternoon shade. This panda plant can reach up to 18 inches! Be sure to give this panda plant enough room.

Regarding the soil, the panda plant should be planted in a well-drained soil mix which consists of sand, loam, and gravel. During the winter months, they need minimal water. They only require to be watered once they become completely dry throughout the rest of the year.

White Chenille Plant
This famous White Chenille plant comes from a different genus compared to the panda plant. This plant comes from the Echeveria genus or commonly known as “Frosty.” This plant originated in Mexico. This plant produces orange and yellow bell-shaped flowers in the months of spring and summer.

Since this plant typically reaches 6 to 12 inches in height, you as the gardener should place this plant in well-drained soil. This plant also grows significantly not just in height but also in width since it may sprawl several feet.

Copper Spoons
They are called spoons just for nothing. This type of succulent has oval-shaped leaves. This is best to planted among rocks and dry soils so that its environment imitates its original climate in Madagascar.

This beautiful copper-colored succulent should be kept on the dry side. They also require little to moderate water so be sure not to show your extra love by giving them more water than they need.

Do you have any favorite fuzzy succulent types? Leave us a comment and let us know about some of your own favorites! If you’re interested in learning more about succulents, give the rest of our website a look, we have a little bit of everything for the succulent lover in you!

UpBloom 32oz Plant Water Bottle for Hanging Plants

UpBloom 32oz Plant Water Bottle for Hanging Plants

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Wooster Brush Q3208-1 Softip Angle Sash Paintbrush

Wooster Brush Q3208-1 Softip Angle Sash Paintbrush

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