Deb harvests cuttings from her potted succulents, leaving short stubs of stem that can be poked through the wreath's outer layer of moss. |
Other balcony favourites include fuchsias, geraniums, cornflowers, wallflowers, camellias, azaleas and succulents. |
Certain cacti and succulents have funnel-shaped or spout-like leaves which direct the water down into the stem. |
As the name suggests, succulents store water in their thick, fleshy leaves, thus being able to go for lengthy periods without any water. |
Prickly pear cacti and large agave succulents, introduced from Mexico, grow everywhere in the north of the island. |
Since tuberous begonias are tender succulents, they need to be hung in shady or partial-shady locations. |