Author: Richard B Vaughn

Hoya Carnosa Krimson Queen is a genus of tropical plants from the family Asclepiadaceae. In their native habitats, they’re found in rainforests as epiphytes on tree trunks or attached to other objects near the top of forest canopies. They have long, slender stems that may be erect, creeping along the ground like ivy (liana), climbing habitually up trees through lianas and vines; alternatively, they grow downward with pendulous branches reaching soft earth below. A hoya carnosa krimson queen is a type of hoya that has semi-evergreen leaves. It’s attractive, and it won’t die from neglect or frost as long as…

Senecio mandraliscae is a perennial succulent groundcover that can grow up to 12 inches high with upright, spreading stems of small white flowers and triangular green leaves. This succulent groundcover does best when planted in full sun where it will bloom until the first frost kills its foliage. It is native to South Africa and will thrive in USDA zones 11-12 with protection from any frost that may come its way Origin of Senecio mandraliscae The Senecio mandraliscae was first officially classified in 1859 by Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach after it had been discovered on a mountain range near Lima in…

Senecio haworthii is a succulent with long, strap-shaped leaves. It has an upright habit and can grow up to 60cm in height (24in) or more. The plant produces many clusters of yellow daisy-like flowers at the end of its branches from midsummer until frost. This succulent is drought tolerant once established but will require regular watering when first planted to establish itself in its new environment. Senecio haworthii prefers full sun to partial shade. How do you propagate Senecio Haworthii? Senecio haworthii can be propagated by taking a cutting and inserting it into moist soil or simply from the offshoots…

Conophytum calculus, also known as living stone plants or rock plants is native to the South African succulent region. These species have a unique growth pattern of splitting into two new conophytum when they come in contact with each other. The plant’s conical shape originates from its stem that thickens at one point and then splits off into two sections, which form the body of the conophytum. Once split, these pieces will grow roots on their undersides and continue growing where they broke apart by forming another cone shape above ground level; this process is called offsetting. Conophytum can produce…

Cold hardy succulents are perfect for any garden or pot! I have cold tolerant succulent varieties, like Sempervivum, Lithops, Echeveria, and many more. All of them are easy to take care of too – just spritz them off with water occasionally. What are cold hardy succulents Cold hardy succulents are plants that can thrive in cold climates. This term may also include plants from colder regions, which are not technically cold hardy succulents but do have the ability to survive and grow in cold weather. Succulents of this type typically retain their leaves year-round or even during winter months -…