The ghost plant (Graptopetalum paraguayense) is a lovely succulent that is easy to grow and has the most delightful structure. The plant starts as a symmetrically-perfect rosette and then produces short to longer stems on which further rosettes form. This allows the plant to take on a somewhat trailing appearance. There are a couple of … Read more
This lovely small succulent forms pretty rosettes with pointed leaves. The leaves are a whitish-gray color but the color will change when exposed to either shade or sunlight. When grown in a shaded position, the leaves turn a lovely blue-gray color but when grown in full sun, they change to pinkish-yellow. As the plant matures, … 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
Gasteraloe succulents are delightful plants that will add a little color and interest to your collection. It’s believed that these plants originated in South Africa and are a hybrid mix between Aloe and Gasteria succulent. These hybrid plants have the same pretty rosette structure as aloe and thick fleshy leaves that hold moisture. These are … Read more
Gasteraloe is a hybrid succulent that has interesting markings and colorings. It’s a succulent that is easy to care for and quite unusual in its appearance. This succulent has thick leaves that are designed to store water and have toothed edges. Each plant produces offsets quite readily and these can be used to propagate new … Read more
Gasteria succulents are quite rare and similar to Aloe. They’re native to South Africa and many of the species have thick, succulent leaves that have a rough texture. That’s why these plants are commonly called ox tongue or cow’s tongue. These leaves usually have interesting markings such as white spots, warts or attractive bands. Their … Read more
If you’re new to cactus growing, you might like to consider starting with a few of these small or mini cactus plants. These are ideal for growing in small pots on a bright windowsill. Or, if your desk gets plenty of bright light, these would look great grouped together to add a little sunshine to … Read more
Sometimes, when you want to make a statement, a tall-growing cactus is the perfect solution. Whether you’re looking for an indoor focal point or you want to create a dramatic outdoor landscape, there are many tall cactus varieties that you could consider. For desert gardens, a grouping of tall cacti against a blank wall looks … Read more
Frailea is a genus of cactus varieties that are small-growing and ideal for growing in pots indoors because they don’t take up much space and are fairly easy to care for. These interesting little cacti only reach a height of around 2 inches and their maximum width is also around 2 inches. With the different … Read more