Portulacaria (Port-yoo-luh-CARE-ee-ah) is a small genus of upright, semi-woody succulents indigenous to South Africa. The stems are thick, succulent, and brown to burgundy, with small, round jade green leaves. Planted…
You take care of your succulents. You do your best to give them great care and to water them properly. But now, you've got a plant with succulent leaves falling…
Propagating succulents is an inexpensive way to grow your collection. Sharing cuttings with friends and neighbors adds diversity to your collection and strengthens your community of succulent lovers — and…
Recognize 8 signs of succulent problems. Underwatered succulents, overwatered succulents, needing more light, etc.
We spend so much time looking at our beloved succulents. We wonder what it means when they change color. And we worry when they seem to droop or stretch. We…
Jovibarba (Joe-vih-BAR-buh) is a small genus of just three distinct species native to the mountains of southeastern Europe. They are Jovibarba heuffelii (Hew-FELL-ee-eye), Jovibarba globifera (Glow-bih-FAIR-uh) and Jovibarba hirtum (HER-tum). All…
Your succulent collection is growing, and all they look great. But now you notice one succulent growing roots from the stem. It looks kinda funky. Like most changes in your…
Agave (Uh-GAH-vay) is a genus of about 200 species of succulents native primarily to Mexico and the southwestern U.S. They are found growing wild in deserts, as large ornamentals in…
To make my list of the 10 best winter succulents, each plant had to be hardy at least to zone 5, (-15°F / -26° C) a stellar performer year round, with exquisite form.
I have been having so much fun with succulent Christmas ornaments this season! You see why living succulents are perfect for decorating. Their incredible colors, structure and texture make them…
