Many flowers of the world come in all shapes, sizes, and even colors! But what is the meaning behind floral color? Although most flowers come in all colors and sizes, there are only a few true blue flowers in the world of flora. Listed in this article you will learn more about the different types … Read more
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
Daffodils are one of the most popular spring bulbs! They belong to the genus Narcissus and there are around 50 species. Daffodils are divided into 13 groups botanically, but the most popular garden varieties are N. pseudonarcissus, N. jonquilla, and N. poeticus, and their hybrids. The genus name Narcissus comes from Greek Mythology where a … Read more
Narcissus is a genus of around 50 species. They are bulbous plants in the amaryllis family, Amaryllidaceae. Most species are spring flowering perennials! They are extremely popular as spring bulbs, and their flowers are easily recognized in the wild by their large cupped yellow flowers. They easily hybridize in the wild, but many horticultural crosses … 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
