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Growing succulents: Theory and practice

Expert advice from the Botanic Garden’s Experimental and Nursery Horticulturist Katie Sarll on propagation techniques for succulent plants.

  • 14th February 2026 - 14th February 2026
  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Would you like to understand how plants grow and reproduce in the enticing world of succulents? Then come and join our beginner’s course! Learn how to propagate and grow succulents from cuttings and explore the substrates in which to grow them. Learn propagation methods: stem, seed, leaf, rosette cuttings and plantlets. Delve into cacti propagation: globular, columnar or flat stem cuttings, as well as grafting and division. The course will include both practical and theoretical elements, including a tour of the succulent and cacti collection at the Botanic Garden.

Facilities

  • wheelchair access
  • wheelchair accessible

Accessibility Facilities

  • Wheel chair accessible
  • wheelchair access
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