Angeline Lacson 
If your succulent collection is in need of some height and complexity from larger-leaved species, the pig’s ear cactus would be a charming addition. Low-maintenance, robust, and evergreen, this lovely plant grows large enough to be a shrublet. It can be cultivated either outdoors or indoors, but its best features are brought out by full … Read more
Hoodia are fantastic succulents that are often mistaken as cacti due to their growth forms. Instead of producing slender shoots with fleshy leaves, they grow as enlarged columnar stems that are covered in spikes. This adaptation has allowed them to thrive in a harsh desert environment. Ornamental varieties are best grown outdoors as sunlight is … Read more
Hoodia is a small group of succulents that look remarkably like cacti. Instead of having the typical rosette form with fleshy leaves for water storage, it produces enlarged shoots with fine spines. Some species under this genus can grow remarkably tall, up to almost 7 feet in height! Shoots may develop multiple branches over time, … Read more
With their vivid displays of spring to summer blooms, Lewisia succulents are eye-catching plants that can bring life and color to your garden. Native to the alpine regions of North America, they make great candidates as border or wall ornamentals in cooler hardiness zones. They are also able to tolerate more moisture than the usual … Read more
Are you enchanted by delicate flowers with the most stunning pastel gradients? This plant group has won the hearts of many horticulturists and plant enthusiasts due to its charming features. Lewisia succulents are show-stoppers that can be grown both indoors and outdoors, in container gardens or rocky substrates. For a truly fantastic display of colorful … Read more
This is undoubtedly one of those succulents that will make you stop in your tracks. Haworthia truncata is distinguished by foliage that can sometimes look like rocks. One will understandably feel compelled to touch the leaves, which fan out evenly from the center of the plant. This species doesn’t form typical rosettes as its leaves … Read more
Haworthia obtusa is a stunning succulent. Its leaves are incredibly delicate and translucent. They appear ready to burst with cool and clear water. If you’re after a plant that won’t take up much space, yet is endlessly fascinating to look at, you should definitely consider this one. Its rosettes extend to a maximum spread of … Read more
Frustrated by Haworthias that never quite grow tall? You’ve come to the right place as this adorable species forms upright rosettes that can grow as tall as 8 inches. Haworthia coarctata is a stemmed succulent plant with tough and compactly arranged foliage. These are spotted with white tubercles, similar to those found on the zebra … Read more
Haworthia attenuata is one of the most well-known succulents. It is often confused with Haworthia fasciata, with which it shares many of its features. Here’s the main difference between the two: H. attenuata has protuberances on the inner surface of its leaves, making it highly textured. H. fasciata, on the other hand, has smooth inner … Read more
Haworthia limifolia is a tough succulent that can be grown outdoors or indoors. Its light to deep green leaves are highly textural as they have shallow grooves that are oriented horizontally across each leaf. For this reason, the species has been likened to a washboard. The texture, which is only noticeable up close, is pleasant … Read more
