Succulents in the Crassula genus are some of the most popular plants that succulent enthusiasts around the world love to grow. There are over 350 species of Crassula with many of them being hybrids and cultivars. Originally, these plants came from South Africa but they are now widely grown right around the world. And, it’s … Read more
There are five main species of dragon fruit plant that are commonly grown and each species has a number of different cultivars, varieties, and hybrids. Dragon fruits are the fruit of these different species of cacti and these plants grow as a vine with the fruit being produced on the ends of the long and … Read more
Epiphyllum hookeri (Hooker’s Orchid Cactus) has interesting stems as well as large daisy-like flowers that are white and fragrant. This plant flowers in late summer to early fall and the blooms only open at night. This variety is actually referred to as a climbing cactus because of its interesting structure. The stems grow upwards and … Read more
Desert roses, which belong to the Adenium genus, are a group of flowering succulents that are prized by many gardeners for their beautiful and showy flowers. Unlike traditional succulents, desert roses have a delightful tree-like shape, making them extremely popular as indoor houseplants as well as outdoor containers and bedding plants! Plants within this group … Read more
This interesting species of cactus is quite unusual in that it prefers to grow in sub-tropical areas. It has enormous white flowers that only open at night. After flowering, the plant produces spectacular-looking fruits that are edible. The other interesting fact about this cactus is that it’s a lithophyte or hemi-epiphyte and does tolerate growing … Read more
Desert roses are extremely popular succulents that belong to the genus Adenium. Unlike typical succulents, Adenium plants grow to have a tree-like structure, making them popular both outdoors as specimen plants and indoors as decorative ornamentals! They are native to dry areas in sub-Saharan Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, lending them as houseplants or overwintered … Read more
The end of the time of Autumn and the beginning of the Winter solstice – here comes the most wonderful time of the year! Filled with gleeful lights and soft beds of snow, ‘tis the season to be jolly! It is indeed one of the most beautiful times of the year – the joyous days … Read more
After the spooky festivities of Halloween in October comes November – a month full of prayer and solemnity. Following the candy-sweet events of Trick-or-Treating is the All Saints and All Souls Day – two very religious holidays remembering the beloved souls of the dead in purgatory and holy saints. The history of why the day … Read more
Purslane belongs to the genus Portulaca and the family Portulacaceae. There are approximately 40 – 100 species inside the genus, which is made up of short-lived perennial succulents. Several species are well-loved garden ornamentals that are grown as annuals in cooler climates. Most notably is P. grandiflora, which is also called the moss rose. These … Read more
With their vivid displays of spring to summer blooms, Lewisia succulents are eye-catching plants that can bring life and color to your garden. Native to the alpine regions of North America, they make great candidates as border or wall ornamentals in cooler hardiness zones. They are also able to tolerate more moisture than the usual … Read more