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
If you like succulent plants, then you’ll love the aeonium. Aeoniums are a type of succulent that comes in various colors and shapes. They are native to a few places based on their variety, such as the Canary Islands, Morocco, and Madeira. Aeonium is an excellent plant for indoor or outdoor gardens, as they are … Read more
This succulent plant Agave Americana is a popular choice for home gardens as it is relatively easy to care for. It is also referred to as a Century plant. Native to Mexico and Central America, the Agave Americana can grow up to 6′ to 9′ feet tall and wide. Its blue-green leaves are edged 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
Too often, the spinose members of the cactus family have been used to symbolize the desert of the southwest. Consequently, few people know that not all cacti have spines or grow in the desert. Orchid Cactus “Spineless Species” Of this latter class, the epiphyllum hybrids, now commonly called orchid cacti, have long, leaf-like, spineless joints … Read more
You’ll need more patience than anything else to grow succulents from seed. This includes cactus seeds. Most kinds of succulent seeds germinate and begin showing characteristic shapes (spines, too!) within a matter of weeks. It takes several months for them to reach enough size for potting. Succulents started this spring or early summer will be … Read more