Annette Hird 
Anacampseros are a small group of succulents that originated from South Africa. There are about 100 species in this genus. They are generally low-growing plants that can be characterized by their small, very fleshy leaves. These are mainly different shades of green but many have tinges of red and purple, especially when grown in full … Read more
Agave attenuata, more commonly known as the Foxtail Agave, Swan’s neck agave, Lion’s tail, or Dragon-Tree Agave, is a lovely evergreen succulent with a rosette of silvery-green leaves which grows on the top of a thick stem. When it flowers, it produces an arching stem with masses of yellow flowers. The plant will flower in … Read more
Aeonium ‘Zwartkop’ is a hybrid or cultivar produced from Aeonium arboreum. It is sometimes also called Aeonium ‘Schwarzkopf’ and goes by the common names of Black Rose, Black Beauty, and Black houseleek tree. It’s a stunning succulent with large, flattish rosettes with dark purple leaves that almost appear black when in very bright light. The … Read more
Aeonium arboreum is a delightful succulent that can grow up to 5 feet high as a bushy shrub. The rosettes have fleshy green leaves on elongated stems. When it flowers, it produces a mass of small yellow blooms on the ends of long stems primarily in spring. How to Grow Aeonium arboreum A. arboreum can … Read more
Aeonium ‘Sunburst’ is a hybrid Aeonium with variegated leaves. The leaves have dark gray-green centers that are edged in a creamy white. The leaves also have a pale pink tinge around the edges. This is an attractive Aeonium to add to your collection as it adds a little color and forms symmetrically shaped rosettes. When … Read more
Agaves are succulent plants that are popular both as landscape plants and as houseplants that are grown indoors. There are over 200 species of Agave varying in size from small to extremely large. You can grow Agaves easily since these plants require very little care and are both drought tolerant and cold tolerant. After all, … Read more
Aeoniums are popular succulents that many people love to grow for their perfect rosette shape. They can range in size from small varieties that are ideal for growing in pots, even indoors, to large plants that are suitable for use in an outdoor landscape. Aeoniums are monocarpic which means that the plant will die after … Read more
Epiphyllum crenatum (also known as Disocactus crenatus and crenate orchid cactus) is a lovely succulent and produces beautiful white fragrant blooms. It’s ideally suited to growing in a hanging basket and can be grown outdoors in a protected spot or indoors near a nice bright window. The plant has long fleshy green stems similar to … Read more
Epiphyllum oxypetalum is a popular houseplant that many people love to grow for the supremely fragrant white flowers that only bloom for one night. When grown indoors or on a balcony, it’s far easier to enjoy the plant’s flowers when they do make an appearance. How to Plant and Grow Epiphyllum oxypetalum To enjoy the … Read more
Epiphyllums or orchid cacti are easy-to-grow succulents that produce stunningly fragrant flowers once a year. They have flat stems that are fleshy with serrated edges. Many people mistake these for leaves but they are stems and the flowers are produced at the end of these stems. These lovely succulents are very easy to grow, even … Read more
