Echinocereus cacti are fairly hardy and easy for beginners to grow. In temperate climates without frost, these can be grown in the garden. However, as they’re fairly slow-growing and only reach a height of around 12 inches, they’re much better suited to growing in pots indoors on a bright windowsill. Echinocereus cacti are cylindrical in … Read more
Did you know that there are around 1,000 species of plants in the Senecio genus but only around 100 of these are actually succulents? In this article, we’re going to focus on some of the top types of Senecio succulents that you can grow at home. Most of these Senecio varieties are fairly easy to … Read more
The cocoon plant is a lovely succulent shrub that has woody stems with upright cylindrical leaves. These leaves grow in a loose whorl around the stem and appear as if they’re pure white. However, the color comes from the many fine white hairs that cover the surface of each succulent leaf. This plant also produces … Read more
Echeverias are delightful little succulents that lend themselves perfectly to growing in a pot. Most species don’t get any larger than 1 foot in diameter and there are over 150 species to choose from. Many of these are cultivars and hybrids. Echeverias are distinguished by their lovely rosette growth pattern with fleshy, succulent leaves that … Read more
Echeveria succulents are lovely fleshy plants that grow in a rosette form. They come in a variety of different leaf colors and are ideal for growing outdoors in a rock or succulent garden or indoors in a pretty pot on a bright windowsill. These plants originate from Mexico and are frost tender. Therefore, if you … Read more
There are numerous succulent species that are ideal for growing in hanging planters or baskets. Many of these amazing hanging succulent plants produce long trailing stems that cascade down over the edges of the pot to create a truly magnificent display. These hanging plants are ideal for hanging indoors near a bright window or from … Read more
String succulents are lovely trailing plants that are suitable for growing in hanging baskets and planters and can add another dimension to vertical gardens. They can also add an extra dimension to your interior landscape because they can be hung in front of a window in almost any room of the house. This not only … Read more
The popular String of Dolphins plant is actually a hybrid between Senecio rowleyanus (String of Pearls) and Senecio articulatus (Candle plant). It’s a lovely trailing succulent that grows really well in hanging pots. The leaves on the plant resemble tiny, jumping dolphins. The individual leaves are crescent-shaped and curve outward. They have two points about … Read more
Succulents in the Crassula genus are some of the most popular plants that succulent enthusiasts around the world love to grow. There are over 350 species of Crassula with many of them being hybrids and cultivars. Originally, these plants came from South Africa but they are now widely grown right around the world. And, it’s … Read more
Crassula succulents cover a diverse species of plants that number around 350. The most well-known and popular of these is the jade plant (Crassula ovata). The plants in this genus can range from groundcovers to shrubs and small trees. Most plants in this genus are slow-growing and are perfect for growing indoors. These plants are … Read more
