The cocoon plant is a lovely succulent shrub that has woody stems with upright cylindrical leaves. These leaves grow in a loose whorl around the stem and appear as if they’re pure white. However, the color comes from the many fine white hairs that cover the surface of each succulent leaf. This plant also produces … Read more
Dudleyas are hardy succulents native to California and Mexico. They are extremely drought tolerant and will almost thrive on neglect. In their native habitat, many of these species are becoming endangered and it’s illegal to harvest them. However, many plant producers have been able to propagate and cultivate these plants so that home gardeners can … Read more
There are around 50 species of Dudleyas that are commonly found in California and Mexico. These plants grow in rocky outcrops in arid regions and are found nowhere else in the world. Dudleyas are tough little plants that are superbly climatized to living in areas with hot, dry summers and mild winters. They grow quite … Read more
Crassula succulents cover a diverse species of plants that number around 350. The most well-known and popular of these is the jade plant (Crassula ovata). The plants in this genus can range from groundcovers to shrubs and small trees. Most plants in this genus are slow-growing and are perfect for growing indoors. These plants are … Read more
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
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
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