Flowering Succulents Roof

Flowering cactus plants renowned for their vivid colors and frilly almost satiny blossoms often bloom right after spring rains.

Flowering succulents roof.

Succulents these are the mainstays of any green roof and should form the bulk of the planting unless provisions are made for the roof to support soil deeper than the 3 to 4 inches that is typical. There is no way to satisfy all succulent collectors with a simple list of great flowering kinds but here are a few to get started. This is the easiest and best method for planting succulents on your roof. Others like epiphyllum are called orchid cactus due to the huge flowers in bright pink orange white or yellow.

A selection of succulents ideal for living wall or green roof projects. The cactus produces flowers that are yellowish orange colored and bell shaped. Also known as drunkard s dream or bottle cactus this is a somewhat shaggy cactus. To grow succulents and small cacti on a green roof use pre vegetated mats.

One huge botanical greenhouse had to remove part of the roof to give the flower stalk room to grow. Indirect light and up to 14 hours of darkness. Palette of flowering succulents. Available online at mountain crest gardens.

When planning a rooftop garden for succulents you will have to include irrigation in the design plans. This flowering succulent can grow up to 10 feet tall with a very slow pace but can be maintained in small to medium containers. Succulent roots are very. The flowers appear in spring and summer in the cold climate and year round in a warm climate in the glorious shades of red white or pink if kept in full sun.

Some attract insects by scent sometimes not the kind of perfume that attracts us in the case of stapelia and huernia. The flowers are spectacular and short lived some open only at night such as with queen of the night and the only sign of them opening is the strong fragrance. Free shipping on all orders over 75. Succulents need soil that drains so regular potting soil or dirt from your yard won t do.

Flowering succulents range from simply interesting to gorgeous to outright flamboyant. See more ideas about green roof living roofs roof garden. You can also buy trays or sheets designed specifically for planting on a rooftop.