DIY Shamrock Planter + How to Make Any Shape Wire Planter!
I have always wanted to make a St. Patrick's Day DIY, but I could never find just right thing. What I was dreaming of was a shamrock-shaped planter filled with…
Peperomia Succulents & Radiator Plants – Gorgeous Houseplants!
Peperomia (Peh-per-OH-mee-uh) is a large genus of over 1500 species of attractive tropical and sub-tropical foliage plants, native primarily to Central and South America. Some Peperomia types are succulents, complete…
Species Spotlight – Lithops ~ Living Stones
Lithops (LIH-thups) are a fascinating group of succulents that look like scattered rocks in their native southern Africa. They are commonly called living stones, flowering stones or rock plants. By…
Species Spotlight – Portulacaria afra
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…
Jovibarba vs. Sempervivum
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…
Species Spotlight ~ Graptopetalum & Hybrids
Graptopetalum (Grap-toe-PEH-tuh-lum) is a genus of about 19 species including the ghost plant succulent. All are native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. Very similar in appearance to echeveria,…
Are Succulents Poisonous to Pets?
You have probably guessed by now that I really love succulents. :) But did you know that I also have three cats and I love them to pieces? Their health…
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 ~ 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…
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…
