Author: Cheryl Dickey
Graptosedum alpenglow succulent, also known as Graptosedum Vera Higgins or Graptosedum bronze, is an attractive perennial plant that has numerous uses, such as an ornamental plant in landscaping, as well as a houseplant, and even can be used in cooking. This member of the Portulacaceae family is fairly easy to grow and only needs a few conditions to flourish including partial shade, moderate water, and plenty of air circulation. Graptosedum alpenglow succulent is an attractive groundcover succulent that thrives in shade and even in locations with occasional water, making it a perfect plant to grow in shady areas of your garden or patio where you…
Aloe helenae is one of the easiest succulents to grow and care for. This plant thrives on neglect – in fact, its leaves will turn brown and dry up if you water it too often! Despite that, aloe helenae makes an attractive and interesting addition to any home decor or landscaping. Also known as red flower aloe, Aloe helenae is one of the most popular plants among succulent plant growers in the United States and Europe. These plants are relatively low maintenance, which makes them great for people with limited space or who don’t want to spend too much time tending to their…
Aloe longistyla, or karoo aloe, is a xerophytic succulent and will do best in arid climates with warm days and cool nights. For optimal growth, it requires little water (water only when completely dry), so it is important to provide adequate drainage. While it can tolerate full sun exposure, its ideal location would be in partial shade to prevent overheating during hotter parts of the day. Aloe longistyla, or karoo aloe, is native to the arid regions of Africa, and it looks and behaves differently from other types of aloe plants. If you’re growing an aloe longistyla indoors in the US, it’s important to…
The sempervivum tectorum succulent, also known as common houseleek or hens and chicks, may be one of the most underappreciated plants in your garden. With attractive foliage and hardy nature, it’s an easy succulent to grow and looks especially good around your home. Yet many gardeners don’t have sempervivum tectorum at all because they don’t know how to care for it properly or how to propagate more plants from their existing ones, but that could be about to change. The sempervivum tectorum, more commonly known as the houseleek, is one of the most popular houseplants today. It’s also one of the easiest to propagate,…
Sansevieria sayuri (also known as sansevieria lion’s paw or sansevieria warneckii) is one of the many Sansevieria species native to Central Africa, and one of the most popular houseplants today. It’s also sometimes called sansevieria mother-in-law’s tongue because of its long, narrow leaves that are long and thin like an old woman’s tongue. Sansevieria sayuri can be grown as an indoor or outdoor plant, and even if you have just a little bit of space, it can grow quite big and still look stunning in your home or office. Sansevieria sayuri is one of the most popular species of sansevierias due to its attractive…
