Author: Howard Redmon
Many people recognize the common name of the Euphorbia obesa, also known as the baseball plant, but not everyone knows how to care for this succulent houseplant. With thick stems and round leaves, it’s easy to see why this plant earns its nickname, but these features also make Euphorbia obesa care a bit different than other plants in the family Euphorbiaceae, such as Croton alabamensis. Baseball plant (Euphorbia obesa) is one of the easiest succulents to grow as long as it has proper care and sunlight. This slow-growing succulent has small white flowers and can grow up to two feet tall, making it an…
The kalanchoe beharensis fang, also known as velvet elephant ear kalanchoe or felt plant, Kalanchoe fang, felt bush, or just fang plant, is an interesting succulent plant that produces several small plantlets at the tips of its leaf stalks. Its flowers are bright yellow, and it produces bright red berry-like fruit in the fall through early winter months. The kalanchoe beharensis fang gets its name from the way its leaves overlap each other and can make your fingers fang if you touch them without gloves on! If you’re looking to add some style to your garden, deck, or tabletop with an interesting…
Hoya vitellina, or chocolate-flower wax plant, is part of the Hoya genus and belongs to the same family as gardenias and lilacs. These plants are tropical vines that grow natively in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, and other parts of Asia. But they do just fine as houseplants in the U.S. They have captivated plant lovers everywhere with their beautiful purple and white striped leaves that shimmer in the light. But as fascinating as this plant’s appearance is, you may be wondering how to care for it in your home or office. The Hoya vitellina requires little maintenance to grow and flower indoors,…
With its thick foliage and arching stems, the Hoya Rachel houseplant makes an impressive addition to any home decor. The plant’s popularity isn’t limited to its appearance, however; it’s hardy enough to be suitable for nearly any environment and provides ample opportunity for those who are just starting out with gardening to learn more about plants and how to take care of them properly. Hoya plants are beautiful and easy to grow, which makes them a great addition to your indoor or outdoor landscape. While Hoyas are easy to care for, certain varieties need slightly different amounts of light, water, and humidity than others. Your…
Mimicry plants, also referred to as mesembs or mimicry succulents, are those that look like something that isn’t plant-like to avoid being eaten by animals. They are plants that have adapted to mimic other plants, animals, or natural features in order to deceive predators into leaving them alone. The process of how mimicry works isn’t fully understood by scientists, but it’s believed that the unusual coloring and texture of these flowers and plants are capable of tricking birds and other creatures into thinking they aren’t good sources of food. Mimicry plants have amazing survival mechanisms that help them to blend…
