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…
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,…
All About Growing Echeveria! aka Mexican Hens and Chicks Plant
Periodically, we are going to do a deep dive into a group of succulents, putting them in the "species spotlight" to give you information on their form, their variety, hardiness…
water drop on succulent leaves
How to Water Succulents? (Pssst – Your Plants Will Tell You!)
You did it! You finally bought yourself that beautiful succulent plant that everyone says is so easy to grow. But now, just a short time later, it is looking so…
