Growing Stapelia The Earth Bound Star
It wouldn’t surprise you if you found a stapelia growing on a window sill on Mars. Even in its native Africa, this strange plant has an out-of-this-world look. Botanically, it
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What Is The Rosary Vine Plant (Ceropegia Woodii)?
None of the many vines and materials I have used to hang baskets in the window have given me more pleasure than Ceropegia woodi. Also called rosary vine, because it
Growing Ox Tongue Plants: How To Care For Gasteria
What is Gasteria? We’re glad you asked. Gasteria is a genus of succulent plants native to South Africa. The name comes from the Greek word for stomach, gaster, referring to
Growing Tiger Jaw: How To Care For Faucaria Tigrina
Faucaria tigrina, also known as the tiger’s jaws or the tiger tooth aloe, is a plant from the Aizoaceae family and is native to South Africa. This plant is a
Growing Jelly Bean Plant: How To Care For Sedum Rubrotinctum
Sedum rubrotinctum, commonly known as jellybean plant or pork and beans, is a succulent plant native to Mexico. It is characterized by its thick, fleshy leaves that are green in
Growing Rat Tail Cactus: How To Care For Aporocactus Flagelliformis
Aporocactus flagelliformis, commonly known as rat’s tail cactus, is a cactus native to Mexico and Central America. This cactus is native to Mexico and Central America and does best in
Growing Ceropegia Woodii Plants: How To Care For String of Hearts
The Ceropegia woodii is a trailing succulent native to Zimbabwe, Swaziland, and other parts of South Africa. It was named after the man who discovered it, John Medley Wood. He
Growing Panda Plant: How To Care For Kalanchoe Tomentosa
Kalanchoe tomentosa may have a unique name, but you’ve likely seen it in all of your local garden stores. It’s more commonly known as a Chocolate Soldier plant because its
Growing Living Stones: How To Care For Lithops
Lithops is a genus of succulent plants that are part of the Aizoaceae family. Lithops are native to South Africa. The words “lithos” and “ops” mean stone faces in Greek,
Growing Madagascar Palm/Ghost Men: How To Care For Pachypodium Lamerei
Pachypodium lamerei, or the Madagascar palm, is a flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Madagascar and is found in the southwestern and southern parts of the