The stems of this plant are unusual in form, which is zig-zag-like rick-rack braids, and is especially desirable for arrangements where the added value of the silhouette is desired. In the far south, Pedilanthus is a hardy shrub growing in sun or light shade, but it must be treated as a pot plant for most … Read more
Beautiful white flowers that open after dark and close as the sun rises are interesting and unusual enough. But also consider that such flowers may be sweetly scented, with sepals of red, purple, or green, and I’m sure you will agree that the gardener has something to be enthusiastic about. Hylocereus Group The most popular … Read more
Seven or eight months of the year, the plants called night-blooming cereus hold little or no interest. They are clambering or rangy, sometimes spiny, even unsightly. Then, a miracle. The bud that will become a flower begins to grow until it may be nearly 12″ inches long, with tan sepals covering the egg-shaped bud. Finally, about … Read more
Perhaps you’re among the numerous people planning to come to Arizona someday. But, if you believe this land is a desert, a picture of sand, cacti, and bleached bones, there is a surprise waiting for you. The so-called “desert” of the southwest is a vast garden of diverse plant forms. However, in the six states … Read more
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii is part of the Cactaceae family and is native to South America and originates from Paraguay. It is also known as chin cactus, red cap cactus, and hobby cactus. This cactus gets its name from the Greek words “gymno” and “kalyx,” which mean “naked” and “cup,” respectively, referencing the cactus’s lack of spines … Read more
Drosanthemum floribundum is a member of the Aizoaceae family and is indigenous to South Africa. The plant is known as the ‘Ice Plant’ or ‘Freckle Face.’ The plant gets its name from the Greek words for dew (drosos) and flower (anthemon). Floribundum is an easy plant to care for, making it perfect for beginners. It … Read more
Senecio articulatus is a succulent, which means it stores water in its leaves. It is native to Africa and can be found in many different countries on the continent. It is a member of the Asteraceae family, including daisies, sunflowers, and chrysanthemums. It’s a great plant to have in your home or garden because it … Read more
Pachycereus pringlei, otherwise known as the cardon cactus, is a type of cactus native to the deserts of Mexico, specifically the states of Sonora, Baja California, and Baja California, Sur. It is also found in the Mojave Desert of California in the United States. The cardon cactus is the largest cactus in Mexico and can … Read more