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
Greenovia rosettes are a wonderful addition to any succulent collection. Their cultivars are relatively rare and may be quite challenging to the rear from seed. Mature, offset-producing rosettes are even more difficult to acquire, but they are nonetheless highly sought-after. The rose-like features of this plant, with origins in the Canary Islands, truly set it … Read more
Baby toes is a distinct succulent with a unique structure. The plant has erect, club-shaped leaves that have a translucent “window” in the tip. This succulent only reaches a height of around 4 inches but can spread to almost 20 inches when fully mature. It forms a tight cushion of leaves and in late summer, … Read more
Sometimes, the leaf forms of succulents can make them look uncannily like flowers. Some would even say that the actual plant is more attractive than its very blooms. This rings true with Greenovia succulents, which resemble rosebuds and fully bloomed roses! If you’d like to give someone a rose-shaped succulent that can outlive actual roses, … Read more
Agaves are succulent plants that are popular both as landscape plants and as houseplants that are grown indoors. There are over 200 species of Agave varying in size from small to extremely large. You can grow Agaves easily since these plants require very little care and are both drought tolerant and cold tolerant. After all, … Read more
Aeonium ‘Sunburst’ is a hybrid Aeonium with variegated leaves. The leaves have dark gray-green centers that are edged in a creamy white. The leaves also have a pale pink tinge around the edges. This is an attractive Aeonium to add to your collection as it adds a little color and forms symmetrically shaped rosettes. When … Read more
Agaves are spectacular landscape plants that require very little maintenance and are easy to grow. They have succulent leaves that are often large and form a beautiful rosette. Many people also like to grow Agaves in pots because of their striking appearance and low maintenance requirements. Some species of Agave can have leaves that measure … Read more
Epiphyllums or orchid cacti are easy-to-grow succulents that produce stunningly fragrant flowers once a year. They have flat stems that are fleshy with serrated edges. Many people mistake these for leaves but they are stems and the flowers are produced at the end of these stems. These lovely succulents are very easy to grow, even … Read more
The orchid cactus is a pretty houseplant that provides lovely colorful blooms to brighten up your days during the cooler months. These cacti are known as epiphytic plants because, in their natural habitat, they would normally grow in the branch crotches of larger trees. Epiphyllums are relatively easy to grow if you understand their very … Read more
Aeoniums (Aeonium spp.) are a small group of succulents that are easy to grow, drought-hardy, and quite cold tolerant. They make ideal houseplants as they require a minimal amount of care and maintenance. The most interesting feature of Aeoniums is the almost symmetrical positioning of their fleshy leaves to make perfect rosettes. They range in … Read more