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Message: [QUOTE="Marck, post: 214574, member: 15114"] Hello, welcome to the Forum, The first plant looks like X [I]Gasteraloe beguinii [/I]or a similar cross. This is an intergeneric hybrid between [I]Aristaloe aristata [/I]and [I]Gasteria carinata[/I] var. [I]verrucosa. [/I]The parent[I] Aristaloe aristata [/I]is what is usually called the Lace Aloe. It was formerly known as [I]Aloe aristata[/I], but is now segregated from that genus. The second plant looks is an [I]Echeveria [/I]or a hybrid involving[I] Echeveria. I[/I]t is showing signs of being grown in too little light, more would be better. The planted succulent arrangement includes the following plants: African Spear ([I]Sansevieria cylindrica[/I]), White Bunny-ear Cactus ([I]Opuntia microdasys[/I] fma. [I]pallida[/I]), and a Golden Barrel cactus ([I]Echinocactus grusonii[/I])[I]. [/I]The Golden Barrel is also showing etiolation from being grown in too little light, more would be better. There are a number of culltivars of Also know that current taxonomy often places [I]Sansevieria[/I] within [I]Dracaena,[/I] but I will leave them separate for now, since there appearance and care are different. As for care, bright light and good drainage are the most important elements. Put these plants in a sunny window, south-facing is best. When moving a plant from less light to more light, do it slowly or during cool conditions to avoid leaf scorching. Some will tell you that succulents can't take full sun. This is not true, most can do very well in full sun conditions, but they do need time to build up sunscreen in their tissues if they have been growing in shade. Also do fertilize occasionally, succulents will respond well to fertilizer, as do most plants. Re-pot if you feel the plant is crowded or prone to tipping over, but re-potting is not crucial unless there is a drainage problem. In that case, repot with fresh soil. A sandy or rocky mineral-based potting soil is best, though it is good to have some organic matter in the mix too. In cases of poor drainage, it is may also be wise to add or enlarge the drainage holes on the pot. Never let succulents sit in a suacer of water after being watered. Either water them at the sink, or drain the saucers after watering. When you do re-pot the x [I]Gasteraloe [/I]you can divide it into several plants if you like. The three plants in the planted arrangement will very grow well together since they all want the same conditions. [/QUOTE]

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