Author: Paula Herrera
Echeveria setosa is a colorful echeveria-type succulent native to Mexico. The leaves are green with pink, red, or orange markings and the flowers range from yellow to white. This echeveria does best in sandy soil with a lot of sun exposure but can do just fine on its own if it’s well watered once or twice per week – especially during winter months when watering might need to be done more often due to cold temperatures, shorter daylight hours and dry indoor air. The Mexican firecracker echeveria (Erecta) is an excellent addition to your garden if you’re looking for something…
Echeveria orion, also known as the Hens and Chicks echeveria, is an easy-care succulent native to Mexico. The echeverias are a diverse group of plants that come in many sizes and colors but all have leaves with different shapes for defending against predators. Some echeverias even look like leaves. The echeveria orion is a beautiful echeveria species that has pink leaves with green tips. This echeveria, like most succulents, can be grown in full sun to partial shade and needs soil that drains well such as cactus mix or potting soil for vegetable gardens. Enjoy this echeveria species for its…
One of the most beautiful aeoniums is aeonium mardi gras. This aeonium has a unique branching pattern and a bright reddish-orange color that make it stand out in any garden. It also flowers quite heavily during the warmer months, which makes this a true Mardi Gras favorite! The aeonium mardi gras is a popular plant during the Mardi Gras season. It blooms a bright, happy yellow and can be seen in many gardens around this time of the year. The aeonium mardi gras is a succulent that will grow best in a well-lit area with a lot of sun exposure,…
Faucaria tigrina, also known as the tiger jaw succulent, is a very unusual-looking succulent. It grows in the wild only in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, and while it can grow to about 12 inches tall, it has a strange way of putting out new plants from its base – forming what looks like little “heads,” each with their own leaves, which will grow into their own plants. In faucaria tigrina, the top leaves of a plant fall off to allow for this process, so if you have one with “heads” growing from it – don’t be surprised!…
Aloe arborescens, also known as Krantz Aloe, is a magical plant that has been used for centuries to heal burns, wounds, and other skin conditions. It does not contain any aloe vera gel like the aloes most people are familiar with do, but it can still be used as an aloe substitute. Aloes are a type of succulent that is native to Africa. Aloe arborescens, also known as the krantz aloe, candelabra aloe, or tree aloe, has a long history as an herbal remedy and for its beauty in the garden. It can be propagated by cutting off from healthy plants or purchased at…
