If you’re considering adding an Echinocereus to your garden, you’re in for a treat. These fun and funky plants are easy to care for and perfect for anyone who wants a low-maintenance garden option. Echinocereus is a genus of about 70 species of cacti native to North and Central America. The plants are characterized by … Read more
Quick Facts On Pachyveria Succulents Family: Crassulaceae Light: Bright filtered light Temperature: 70° and 80° degrees Fahrenheit Water: Allow the soil to dry out in between watering Fertilizer: Diluted organic liquid fertilizer every four weeks Propagation: Leaf or stem cuttings Common Problems: Too much water, mealybugs If you are looking for a plant that doesn’t … Read more
Orbea variegata, previously known as Stapelia variegata, is a cactus species native to southern Africa. It is a low-growing, succulent plant that forms clumps of sprawling stems up to 3′ feet in diameter. The stems are covered with sharp spines and distinctive, star-shaped flowers that range in color from yellow to red. The most common … Read more
If you’re considering getting a barrel cactus for your home, you’re in for a treat! These succulents are easy to care for and make great additions to any room. The barrel cactus is a round, spiny cactus native to the deserts of Mexico and the southwestern United States. These cacti can grow over 6′ feet … Read more
When the George Landis Arboretum was started in 1951, they had three summers of extreme drought. The plantings, all young and susceptible, have served as a compact laboratory in which to observe the ability of many kinds of trees and shrubs to withstand dryness under field conditions. Practical Methods of Spotting Specimens At the same … Read more
Weed killers used extensively today in an attempt to offset the great agricultural losses caused yearly by weeds. Some writers would almost lead us to believe that weeds are on their way out as a result new weed killers. New Herbicides It is true that the new herbicides are a little short of being miraculous but … Read more
If you’re looking for a cool cactus or succulent plant, consider the Melocactus. They’re not too hard to care for. Then need water regularly and keep them in a sunny spot. Melocactus is native to the deserts of Mexico and South America, and used to hot, dry conditions. In its natural habitat, the plant grows … Read more
Euphorbia Caput-Medusae (you-phor-bi-ya ca-put me-dus-sa) is a unique succulent plant native to South Africa. While the Euphorbia genus contains many exciting species, the Caput-Medusae is the most fascinating. The species name Caput-Medusae references the famous character from Greek mythology, Medusa. Medusa was known to have living serpents as hair and that whoever looked into her … Read more
Kalanchoe tubiflora (kal-un-KOH-ee too-bih-FLOR-uh) is a succulent plant native to Madagascar. It’s a fast-growing plant that is low-maintenance and easy for gardening novices. The plant grows upright with a single stem, sometimes up to 3′ tall. It thrives in crowded conditions similar to its native habitat. The plant grows well outside, assuming you live in … Read more
Horticulturally speaking, Mexico is a country of great intrigue because its varying altitudes give it a wide climatic range. Varied Plant Lives This results in extremely varied plant life, including both tropical and temperate kinds that come from all over the world. When I was in Mexico City during February, a metropolis that boasts an … Read more