Succulents

Succulents are stunning plants. Read through our blog posts all about succulents. We hope you will learn some new care tips!

Tradescantia sillamontana Care - White Velvet

Tradescantia sillamontana Care – White Velvet

Cobweb Spiderwort Care Tradescantia sillamontana Care – White Velvet Tradescantia sillamontana (pronounced trad-es-KAN-tee-uh See-yuh-MON-tah-nuh) care is easy. Commonly known as White Velvet, Cobweb Spiderwort or White Gossamer Plant. Named in reference to the plant’s surface that is covered entirely in dense. cobweb like, white hairs.  Leaves are arranged in a precise geometric shape on this …

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Echeveria Raindrops Propagation and Care

Echeveria Raindrops Propagation and Care

Echeveria Raindrops Propagation and Care Echeveria Raindrops Propagation and Care Guide for beginners and novice gardeners. This stunning hybrid is from the famed echeveria hybridizer Dick Wright. In fact, it gets its name from the round droplet-like bump that it develops as it matures. However, not all young ‘Raindrops’ have bumps. Although, they will develop …

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Crassula Tetragona Care

Crassula Tetragona Care – Miniature Pine Trees

The Crassula Tetragona ‘Miniature Pine Trees’ is easy to care for. It is also known as the Chinese Pine and is a unique succulent. Needle-like leaves and its shrubby appearance of Crassula tetragona (KRASS-yoo-luh tet-ra-GO-nuh) has led to the nickname Miniature Pine Trees. To clarify, this is not a type of pine and indeed a succulent plant. This South African native stands straight and adds great texture and height to any succulent arrangement.

Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi ‘Variegata’ Aurora Borealis

Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi ‘Variegata’ Aurora Borealis Bryophyllum fedtschenkoi variegata‘Variegated Lavender Scallops’ Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi ‘Variegata’ Aurora Borealis is commonly known as Variegated Lavender Scallops. An attractive succulent that is prized for bright ivory margins along highly scalloped leaves. These cream edges cast a soft pink band when exposed to increased light. The variegation on this plant is …

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Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi Lavender Scallops

Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi Bryophyllum fedtschenkoi ‘Lavender Scallops’ Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi is commonly known as Lavender Scallops. The name of the plant honors botanist Boris Fedtschenkoi and was formerly known as Bryophyllum fedtschenkoi. Native to Madagascar and is a low-growing perennial succulent. Pretty flowers grow from the tips of compact foliage. One of the really cool things about …

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Graptoveria Moonglow Succulent Care

Graptoveria Moonglow Succulent Care Graptoveria ‘Moonglow’ succulent care is fun and easy. This evergreen succulent forms low rosettes of pale, blue-green leaves. Shades of pink increase, depending on temperatures and light exposure. A thick, powdery coating of epicuticular wax (farina) gives it a frosty look. Moonglow produces offsets quickly and is notoriously easy to grow. …

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Graptoveria ‘Bashful’ Succulent Care

Graptoveria ‘Bashful’ Succulent Care Graptoveria ‘Bashful’ succulent care is easy once you learn a few care tips. It’s fleshy, upright leaves, form mint green rosettes. Cool temperatures (around 50°F/10°C) and bright sun bring out vibrant pink to red leaf tips. Come spring, it produces pink flowers. A sun-loving succulent with stemless, clump-forming rosettes that  grow …

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