Crassula capitella Crassula capitella is a dramatic foliage succulent plant which has branching herbaceous stems with colorful, thick leaves with serrated edges. A cluster of lightly fragrant starry white flowers grows on the leaf surfaces during the blooming period preferably in the summer season. Their eye-catching fleshy, spectacular leaves have made them a perfect example … Read more
Did you know there’s a charismatic family of plants that can add exceptional beauty to your indoor and outdoor space yet require minimal fuss? Introducing, succulents! These drought-resistant plants are a favorite among plant enthusiasts, beginners, and experienced gardeners alike, for their ease of care and fascinating variety. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or … Read more
Mother of Millions is a remarkable native of Madagascar succulent, scientifically known as Kalanchoe delagoensis. It is well-known for its unusual reproductive strategy, which results in tiny plants, or “babies,” growing up the margins of its leaves. These seedlings descend to the earth, take root, and develop into stand-alone plants. Succulent collections will look amazing … Read more
Introduction I have always searched for meaning in things since I was a child. The symbolism behind this or that piqued my interest. Would it be a good idea to keep it at home? What if it symbolizes a negative meaning? It is also common to have these questions when purchasing succulents or growing them. … Read more
Growing succulents is always fun. Learning its growing behavior and requirements lets me be closer to these plants. Among various succulents, my personal favorite is Echeveria agavoides Ebony because of its amazing appearance and absolutely beautiful mix of colours. This article will give you detailed information about how to care for and propagate Ebony. Echeveria … Read more
Plants possessing thick fleshy stems adapted for water storage are called succulents. As we know, they are native to desert or semi-arid areas. To survive in such an environment, succulents are adapted to store in their plant parts like stems, leaves or both and possess deep root systems. There are more than 60 plant families … Read more
The word Succulent is derived from the Latin word ‘sucus’, meaning juicy or sap. In general, Succulents are referred to as the plants with fleshy and engorged parts adapted to retain water in arid climates and dry soil conditions. They have different parts modified for the water storage and are drought tolerant. They are low … Read more
Aeonium Black Rose is an extremely beautiful and charming monocarpic succulent. It has large burgundy or purple black foliage with a green centre arranged in a rosette. The stems are thick, fleshy and rough, light brown or yellowish in colour. It produces clusters of yellow flowers which can bring contrast in any garden. It has … Read more
Introduction Cotyledon pendens is a rare trailing succulent plant of the Crassulaceae family. This is a much branched shrublet. It has a hanging stem that measures 60 cm in length. This plant is also known by the name of cliff cotyledon. During summer months this plant grows on rocky outcrops. They become dormant in winter … Read more
Large Succulents Plants having thick fleshy tissue adapted to water storage are known as succulents. Some succulent plants store water in their leaves whereas those lacking leaves or having small leaves store water mainly in the stem. Deep root system adapted to the desert condition is their characteristic feature. Most of the cultivated succulent plants … Read more