Haworthia retusa is a perennial succulent that any collector would love. Its delicate leaves are an absolute joy to look upon due to their translucence. They appear plump with water and just about ready to burst at any given moment! The upper surfaces are faintly lined with green stripes, accentuating the tapered appearance of the … Read more
Lantanas are a group of over 150 flowering plants that are native to parts of tropical America and Africa. They belong to the genus Lantana and the verbena family, Verbenaceae. In their preferred climate they grow as evergreen perennials, however, in colder climates, they are often grown as bedding annuals or as container plants that … Read more
Plants commonly called Barrel Cactus belong to either the Echinocactus genus or the Ferocactus genus. To a lesser extent, certain species in the Astrophytum, Echinopsis, Sclerocactus, Neolloydia, and Thelocactus genera are also sometimes called barrel cacti. In the Echinocactus genus, there are around six species that are native to Mexico. One of the more common … Read more
Lantanas are a group of over 150 flowering plants that belong to the genus Lantana, and the verbena family, Verbenaceae. They are evergreen shrubs that are normally perennials, but they can be grown as annuals in colder climates. These plants are well-loved garden ornamentals with the most popular variety being L. camara and its cultivars! … Read more
Baby’s breath is a group of flowering annual, perennial, and evergreen plants that belong to the genus Gypsophila and the family Caryophyllaceae. The genus consists of roughly 150 species that can be found growing wild in Europe and Asia in meadow steppes, beaches, and woodland margins, particularly where the ground is calcium-rich. Their genus name … Read more
Most varieties in the cacti family that are readily available to home gardeners and enthusiasts are fairly easy to grow and pretty hard to kill. These plants require very little maintenance and many are drought tolerant and require minimal watering. The main problem that people have with growing cacti is overwatering. This is because cacti … Read more
Baby’s breath is a group of roughly 150 flowering plants belonging to the genus Gypsophila, and the pink or carnation family, Caryophyllaceae. There are a few species that have been heavily cultivated for the florist industry as “florist fillers” such as G. paniculata, however, they are also well-loved as ornamental plants for meadow, cottage-style, and … Read more
Chime in the Christmas cheer and bring out the Holiday feasts, it is almost that very merry and special time of the year! And what other way to better decorate the Holiday season than with some beautiful Hollies and can you guess? The very gorgeous, brilliant flower poinsettia! These velvet-like ornamental flowers come with more … Read more
Daffodils can also be commonly known as the narcissus – but don’t think that there isn’t any difference between the two. Truthfully, the daffodil is just one of the many species of flowers under the narcissus! The flower daffodil is a beautiful flower and also a cheerful flower at that. Daffodils are popularly used as … Read more
An iris can mean two things – a delicate part of the eyes or a beautiful flower. In this case, it is all about the meaning and symbolism of the floral iris! You can probably say that what is hidden behind its beauty is something as close to the wonders of the rainbow. Its history … Read more