Chrysanthemums are one of the most popular flowers for both gardens and bouquets! They are part of the genus Chrysanthemum which contains roughly 40 flowering plants and is part of the Asteraceae family alongside daisies and dahlias. Garden and florist cultivars are fondly known as “mums” and have been given the classification Chrysanthemum x morifolium. … Read more
Agave attenuata, more commonly known as the Foxtail Agave, Swan’s neck agave, Lion’s tail, or Dragon-Tree Agave, is a lovely evergreen succulent with a rosette of silvery-green leaves which grows on the top of a thick stem. When it flowers, it produces an arching stem with masses of yellow flowers. The plant will flower in … Read more
Although Dracaena trifasciata is known as one of the hardiest houseplants, unfavorable conditions can cause its beautiful foliage to suffer. The tough leaves of a healthy snake plant stay upright, can be fully straight or twist slightly, and should be smooth along the surface. Coloration should be consistent throughout the length of each leaf. Consult … Read more
The Boojum tree is an interesting succulent with a distinctive growth habit. The tree has a tall, fleshy tapering trunk that stores the water that the tree needs to survive. From this trunk, short, spiky branches are formed horizontally and these grow tiny leaves. These stems have short, sharp spines. Sometimes, the branches will become … Read more
Balloon cactus is a lovely ball-shaped cactus that grows happily in temperate climates. The plant exhibits deep ridges on the bluish-green stems that appear perfectly symmetrical. These ridges are adorned with bristle-like pale yellow spines. These are not as sharp as those found on the barrel cactus. The top of each “ball” is usually a … Read more
Epipremnum aureum ‘Marble Queen’ is a vine and flowering plant from the Araceae family. They are native to the tropical regions of French Polynesia and are commonly used in households across the world as ornamental plants. This variety of pothos is known for their beautiful white and light green variegated foliage. The great news is … Read more
Aeonium arboreum is a delightful succulent that can grow up to 5 feet high as a bushy shrub. The rosettes have fleshy green leaves on elongated stems. When it flowers, it produces a mass of small yellow blooms on the ends of long stems primarily in spring. How to Grow Aeonium arboreum A. arboreum can … Read more
Aeonium ‘Zwartkop’ is a hybrid or cultivar produced from Aeonium arboreum. It is sometimes also called Aeonium ‘Schwarzkopf’ and goes by the common names of Black Rose, Black Beauty, and Black houseleek tree. It’s a stunning succulent with large, flattish rosettes with dark purple leaves that almost appear black when in very bright light. The … Read more
Delphiniums are a group of around 365 plants that belong to the genus Delphinium, and the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. Sometimes mistakenly referred to as larkspurs, delphiniums, although similar, are actually different plants altogether! Plants in this group consist of annuals, biennials, and perennials. The most common delphiniums grown today are part of or derived from … Read more
Lupines, more commonly known as lupins, are a group of around 200 herbaceous and partly woody plants that belong to the genus Lupinus. They are members of the pea family Fabaceae, alongside sweet peas and edible peas! Most wild species are not particularly suited to being grown as ornamentals, however, a large number of hybrid … Read more