Did you know that there are around 1,000 species of plants in the Senecio genus but only around 100 of these are actually succulents? In this article, we’re going to focus on some of the top types of Senecio succulents that you can grow at home. Most of these Senecio varieties are fairly easy to … Read more
Echeverias are delightful little succulents that lend themselves perfectly to growing in a pot. Most species don’t get any larger than 1 foot in diameter and there are over 150 species to choose from. Many of these are cultivars and hybrids. Echeverias are distinguished by their lovely rosette growth pattern with fleshy, succulent leaves that … 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
Cockscombs are delightful garden ornamental plants that belong to the genus Celosia and the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. They can either be herbaceous annuals and perennials, or shrubs, with around 45 species in this relatively small genus. The most popular garden cockscomb plants are cultivars of or closely related to Celosia argentea. C. argentea cultivars are … Read more
Primroses are any of the flowering plants that belong to the genus Primula and the family Primulaceae. There are around 490 – 600 species in the group, many of which are firm favorites amongst gardeners for their showy flowers! These plants can be found growing in bogs, forests, and meadows in the Northern Hemisphere, and … Read more
There are 22 species in the genus Zinnia, some of which have been highly cultivated and are popular summer bedding plants worldwide! Zinnia elegans in particular is a top choice for gardeners everywhere as it brings bold color into the garden, with many different lovely varieties to choose from. Zinnia plants are native to Mexico … 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
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
Purslane belongs to the genus Portulaca and the family Portulacaceae. There are approximately 40 – 100 species inside the genus, which is made up of short-lived perennial succulents. Several species are well-loved garden ornamentals that are grown as annuals in cooler climates. Most notably is P. grandiflora, which is also called the moss rose. These … Read more