There’s no doubt that camellias brighten up the winter garden with their colorful big blooms. When everything else looks a little dull and dreary, these gorgeous plants burst into color and delight us with their exquisite flowers. In fact, their bloom time can range from late fall to early and mid-spring depending on the specific … Read more
Cremnosedum ‘Little Gem’ is a hybrid plant and the only recognized species in this genus. It’s a cross between Cremnophila nutans and Sedum humifusum. ‘Little Gem’ is a low-growing succulent that produces a mat of small rosettes. This plant loves to grow in full sun. It produces small yellow flowers that grow on short stalks. … Read more
Columbines (Aquilegia spp.) are delightful spring flowers that every gardener should grow to add both color and whimsy to the garden. Columbines or granny’s bonnet, as they’re sometimes called, are generally short-lived herbaceous perennials but will self-seed if the seed heads are left on the plant rather than dead-heading them. Apart from adding some wonderful … Read more
There are only two known species in the Cremnophila genus. These are Cremnophila nutans and Cremnophila linguifolia. Both species have fleshy, succulent leaves with rounded margins that are around four inches long. These leaves are arranged in dainty rosettes that are no more than 7 inches in diameter. When these plants flower, they have inflorescences … Read more
If your succulent collection is in need of some height and complexity from larger-leaved species, the pig’s ear cactus would be a charming addition. Low-maintenance, robust, and evergreen, this lovely plant grows large enough to be a shrublet. It can be cultivated either outdoors or indoors, but its best features are brought out by full … Read more
The genus Viola is a large group that contains over 500 species of herbaceous plants and small shrubs. It belongs to the violet family, Violaceae, and there are several popular flowering plants within the genus! These can be separated into distinctive garden types: pansies (Viola x wittrockiana); Violets (Viola odorata, Viola riviniana, V. cornuta, and … Read more
Frailea cacti include a range of cactus species that are generally quite small in growth. These cute little plants are ideal for growing in pots indoors where they require minimal care. Flowering in cultivation is quite rare but if you’re lucky enough to see one in flower, you’ll be pleasantly delighted by the spectacular display. … Read more
Pansies are one of the most popular bedding plants amongst gardeners! These cool-weather favorites are particularly useful for adding color to gardens during winter! Although the common name “pansy” is sometimes used to refer to several cultivated flowers within the Viola genus such as Viola tricolor, the plant most people associate with the name pansy … Read more
Just like other succulent species, cactus plants are fairly easy to propagate in a variety of different ways. This allows enthusiastic cactus growers to increase their collection and is also helpful in protecting some species that may be in danger of decline in their natural habitat. We’re going to look at different cactus propagation methods … Read more
The popular String of Dolphins plant is actually a hybrid between Senecio rowleyanus (String of Pearls) and Senecio articulatus (Candle plant). It’s a lovely trailing succulent that grows really well in hanging pots. The leaves on the plant resemble tiny, jumping dolphins. The individual leaves are crescent-shaped and curve outward. They have two points about … Read more