Judging by the incredible number of creations they turn out every year, I think the cactus hybridists are busier than bees. And I have particular admiration for those who grow the epiphyllums. Literally, thousands of different varieties are available. You can choose porcelain-pure flowers of many shapes, in sizes up to 10” inches across, and … Read more
Haworthia (ha-WORTH-ee-uh) succulents are attractive houseplants that originated in Southern Africa. They’re members of the Asphodeloideae subfamily and bear a resemblance to aloes. These perennial plants are mostly found in South Africa, Namibia, southern Mozambique, and Eswatini. There are around 160 different species of Haworthia. Some of the most common ones are Haworthia fasciata (Zebra Plant), Haworthia nortieri (Cederberg … Read more
Ceropegia plants are a completely fascinating family (Apocynaceae) of dangling or climbing succulent plants from South Africa. The stems are long, wiry, and sparsely set with pairs of plump, precisely-shaped leaves so that the foliage effect is open and airy. The waxy lantern flowers are almost unbelievable – intricately formed like miniature urns, parachutes, balloons, … Read more
Try Haworthias for a new take on houseplants. Succulent Haworthia plants are native to South and Southwest Africa. Along with Aloes, the Haworthia genus is a member of the Asphodeloideae family. They adapt well to window sills, artificial lighting, and greenhouse culture. These are the least demanding and give the most of all the indoor … Read more
The Portulaca plant is a low-spreading and low growing succulent plant with beautiful flowers. It produces blooms and small succulent leaves on thin stems that may reach one or two feet long. It makes a great choice for hanging baskets.
Opuntia subulata [oh-PUN-tee-uh, sub-yoo-LAY-tuh], which is a member of the family Cactaceae, is also known by its alternate scientific name, which is Austrocylindropuntia subulata [oss-troh-sil-in-droh-PUN-tee-uh, sub-yoo-LAY-tuh]. This evergreen, perennial, succulent native of the Peruvian Andes also has several common English names, including: It also has several common Spanish names, including: In this article, we discuss … Read more
The Jade plant or Crassula ovata is an evergreen houseplant native to Mozambique and South Africa. The plant is also known by a few interesting names – lucky plant, money plant, and money tree. The money tree is also used when talking about Pachira aquatica or the Malabar chestnut. As part of the Crassula genus, … Read more
Succulent plants don’t have any other botanical name. The term “succulents” is a description of their appearance and behavior with regard to water storage. A lot of succulents are native to arid regions and can be found in families such as: NOTE: Not all species in these families are succulents. As a rough estimate, over … Read more