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…
Fenestraria, also known as baby toes, are among the cutest succulents known. And they are super easy to grow — unless! Do not let the adorable appearance and common name…
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…
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,…
Euphorbia (You-FOR-bee-ah) is a huge genus of diverse and dramatic flowering plants with 2,000 species. Some are tiny annuals, others form huge trees, with every size in between well represented.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
