If you enjoy growing and tending to succulents, you may consider adding the graptopetalum amethystinum to your collection. This gorgeous plant is native to Mexico and can thrive in various climates, making it an excellent option for indoor and outdoor gardens. Its scientific name means “painted petals,” and it’s easy to see why the plant’s … Read more
The othonna capensis, also known as the othonna, is a succulent native to South Africa. This plant grows in the wild in rocky, sandy areas. It is a member of the Aizoaceae family and is closely related to the mesembryanthemum. The othonna capensis is a drought-tolerant plant that can grow in full sun or partial … Read more
Neoregelia is a genus of bromeliad that contains about 200 species. These South American plants from Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina are known for their striking leaves, which can be variegated or patterned with different colors. Neoregelias typically have rosettes of leaves that form a cup-like shape, producing colorful flowers that bloom in the center … Read more
Growing orchids as house plants offer an exciting challenge, and some amateurs have been particularly successful with their new hobby. Naturally, there have been failures also, because many find it difficult to extract from a book on orchid culture the directions which best fit their own conditions. The reason is that there is no generally … Read more
Epiphyllum is a succulent tropical native to South and Central America in the Cactaceae family. It’s more commonly known as climbing cacti or orchid cacti. Although you often find them in hanging baskets here in the United States, in their native habitat, epiphyllum plants usually grow on tree trunks or tree branches. As a result, … Read more
Introducing yourself, you tell your friend that you’ve been considering getting an acanthocalycium. You explain that you’re drawn to its unique look and want to learn more about how to care for it. Your friend asks if you’ve considered the work that goes into caring for this plant and whether or not you’re prepared for … Read more
The aloe aristata (al-oh a-ris-tah-tuh) is a perennial succulent with succulent rosettes with white bumps and yellow spots. The aloe aristata is also known as the lace aloe due to the lace-like features on its leaves. Other common names for the aloe aristata are: Guinea-fowl aloe Lace Aloe Torch plant Aristaloe aristata The torch plant … Read more
The Tacitus Bellus is a succulent flowering plant in the Crassulaceae family. It was discovered in 1972 in Chihuahua and Sonora, Mexico growing at a high altitude. The Tacitus Bellus plant is also known as the Graptopetalum Bellum, its previous name, and the chihuahua flower. The succulent is flat with rose-like leaves that fill with … Read more
Did you know a cactus plant could have been a flowering one? For example, the Echinopsis Chamaecereus, also known as the Peanut cactus, is a cactus with beautiful flowers. The Echinopsis chamaecereus cactus originates from Bolivia and Argentina. This plant will thrive among rocks and bushes in the Argentine mountains. It is a small, round … Read more
Adromischus Cristatus (ad-ro-MIS-kus kris-TAY-tus), or “Crinkle Leaf Plant,” is a small, gray, or green succulent found in the eastern part of South Africa. The Adromischus genus consists of 28 succulents native to South Africa. While it is a perennial plant in its native habitat, it is not highly frosted tolerant and is best grown as … Read more