Author: Adam Wong

Agave montana (commonly called mountain agave) is one of the most popular species of agave among home gardeners, partly because it’s fairly easy to grow and can even survive outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 11, although growing it indoors is also an option year-round in colder climates. The mountain agave (Agave montana) is one of the larger species of agave, growing up to 6 feet tall, with leaves that can grow as long as 8 feet. However, despite its large size, it’s easy to take care of, making it a popular choice among agave collectors. Here are…

Conophytum calculus, more commonly known as the marble buttons succulent, is a small succulent plant that grows without needing any water or soil at all. In fact, it’s so adept at conserving water that its stems are actually covered in tiny pores and translucent hairs which help to capture and retain humidity from the air around it, allowing this plant to survive in even the aridest of environments. Marble buttons are succulents that grow very easily in the right environment, but they’re quite temperamental and difficult to maintain if you don’t know what you’re doing. Their nickname comes from their habit of…

Hoya globulosa, commonly known as waxflower, is an attractive houseplant that thrives in low-light conditions and requires only minimal care to look its best. In fact, Hoya globulosa, or waxflower, can tolerate dry air better than some other plants because it originates from arid environments in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and the Pacific Islands. Some people seem to have the greenest thumb in the world, but even they can get stumped by a plant sometimes. If you’re having trouble keeping your hoya globulosa waxflower happy and healthy, this article can help you learn how to take care of them so they look…

The haworthia fasciata, commonly known as the zebra plant, Zebra Cactus, Zebra Haworthia, zebra succulent, zebra plant succulent, or haworthia succulent, is an incredibly resilient succulent that thrives in bright, indirect sunlight, but tolerates low-light settings with ease. In addition to the relative ease of care, it’s a very attractive addition to any home or office space, thanks to its spiky leaves and pretty white markings on the foliage To thrive, zebra plants need bright light but not full sun, so place them in your kitchen or near a south-facing window. Haworthia fasciata grows well in the summer and doesn’t need much…

You can’t go wrong with Graptopetalum pentandrum, also called the ghost plant, ghost succulent, ghosty succulent, or the five-leaved graptopetalum succulent, because it’s both easy to care for and incredibly adaptable. Although this succulent won’t win any awards for the most unique-looking houseplant, it does have an interesting trait that sets it apart from the rest – its leaves do not contain chlorophyll, which means that instead of photosynthesizing, its leaves die and drop off over time. Every plant lover has heard of succulents, but what about the ghosty succulent? This plant has a number of species, so it’s easy to…