A Good Sign

Flowering means your succulent is mature, happy, and getting the light it wants. Echeveria, kalanchoe, aloe, and haworthia all bloom when conditions are right.

What to Expect

Blooms appear on a tall stalk (echeveria), or as tubular flowers (aloe), or tiny bells (haworthia). Colours range from red and orange to pink and yellow.

Does It Hurt the Plant?

No. A monocarpic plant (like some sempervivum and agave) dies after blooming, but most succulents flower year after year and keep growing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I get more blooms?

A:

More light and a cool, dry winter rest encourages flowering.

Q: Should I cut the flower stalk?

A:

Only if you dislike it; leaving it does no harm.

Q: My plant never flowers -- is it sick?

A:

Probably just not mature or not bright enough; it is fine.

A bloom is a reward for good care. Place sun-lovers right with the light calculator.