Scientific Name Curio Ficoides ‘Mount Everest’ (Senecio Ficoides ‘Mount Everest’) Common Name(s) Blue Skyscraper, Blue Chalkstick, Blue Fingers, Silver Senecio, Curio Aquarine, Skyscraper Senecio Scientific Classification Family Asteraceae Subfamily Asteroideae …
Aphids are a well-known annoyance for all gardeners. They tend to invade your flower beds and veggies and they do not hesitate to attack even the potted plants. Succulent plants …
You are in the garden, calmly checking on your plants and suddenly you notice some fluffy, white insects on the leaves of one of your plants. Upon examination, you come …
Have you ever looked at your cactus and wondered, “Why did my cactus deflate?” While cacti are known for their hardiness, they can still suffer from a variety of problems …
Overwatering is a common mistake when it comes to caring for succulents, and it can be detrimental to their health. If you’ve found yourself in this situation, don’t worry – …
When we think of cacti, we often picture plants in some semi-desert landscape or scenography for Western movies. They thrive without rain for months, but can a cactus survive without …
Quick Facts Scientific Name Crassula ovata “Ogre ears” Common Name(s) Ogre Ears, ET’s Fingers, Hobbit’s Pipe Jade, Trumpet Jade, Spoon Jade, Hobbit, Shrek Plant, Horseshoe Family Crassulaceae Genus Crassula Origin …
Are succulents poisonous? This is a great question and the answer is ‘It depends on the type of the plant’. While generally speaking succulents are a great way to decorate your …
Echeverias are popular rose-shaped soft succulents native to semi-desert areas of Mexico and Central America. The leaves are fleshy and have a waxy cuticle on the exterior forming rosettes in …
You just bought your first succulent, congratulations! And now you are asking yourself: ‘How long can succulents go without water?’ After all the excitement, it’s now time to take care …