Species Spotlight – Sedum and Stonecrop!
Sedum (SEE-dum) is a large and varied genus in the Crassulaceae family that encompasses more than 450 species. Sedum varieties are native throughout the northern hemisphere, Africa and South America. This…
Species Spotlight – Succulent Senecio
Senecio (Si-NEE-shee-oh) is a huge genus of flowering plants that includes ragworts, groundsels and dusty miller. Many are garden delights, while quite a few are categorized as noxious weeds. But some…
Species Spotlight ~ Aeonium Rosette Succulents!
Aeonium (Ay-OH-nee-um) is a genus of about 35 rosette succulents, native to the Canary Islands, Morocco and East Africa. The name comes from the Greek word "aionos" meaning ageless. In…
Species Spotlight – Colorful Kalanchoe Care
Kalanchoe, (Kal-LAHN-sho) or (Kal-uhn-KOH-ee) is a genus of about 125 flowering succulent plants native to Africa and Asia. They boast colorful foliage, dazzling blooms and an intriguing range of shapes…
Species Spotlight – Sansevieria! aka Snake Plant
Sansevieria (San-sev-ee-AIR-ee-uh) goes by a few common names that do not seem intended to inspire affection. It is called the snake plant, due to its long, slim foliage with intriguing…
Species Spotlight – Aloe Plant Care
Aloe, (AL-oh) With over 500 species and aloe varieties, it is one of the best known in the world of succulents. Aloe vera, the medical marvel, is just one of…
Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana Care & Reblooming!
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is one of the very best indoor flowering plants. You have seen them blooming merrily in brilliant shades of red, pink, orange, yellow and white at the home…
sempervivum mix
Species Spotlight – Sempervivum aka Hens and Chicks!
Sempervivum (Sem-per-VEE-vum) goes by the common names hens and chicks plant, liveforever, houseleeks and even cats and kittens plant. Similar in appearance to echeveria, Sempervivum form mats of plants with…
Species Spotlight ~ Crassula! Not Just Filler – Fabulous!
Crassula (KRASS-you-luh) is a vast genus of succulents that includes well over 1,000 species and cultivars. From petite ground covers up to enormous, tree-like shrubs more than 10 feet tall,…
haworthia attentuata, photo credit Ernest McGray, Jr
All About Haworthia! Exceptional Indoor Succulent
Many people know Haworthia as an ideal succulent that truly thrives in the lower light conditions found in most homes. While this is certainly true, there is so much more…
