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Prime destination for succulent loversRSSFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestHomeSucculentopediaBrowse Succulents by Scientific NameBrowse Succulents by Common NameBrowse Succulents by GenusBrowse Succulents by FamilyBrowse Succulents by USDA Hardiness ZoneBrowse Succulents by OriginBrowse Cacti by GenusAbout SucculentsCultivationGeneral CareLight RequirementsPotting SoilWateringFertilizingPests and DiseasesRepottingPropagationPruningGraftingArrangingSucculent UsesMedicinal SucculentsCosmetic SucculentsCulinary SucculentsSacred SucculentsLibraryBooksStoriesMyths and LegendsStampsWorld of Flowering PlantsYou are at:Home » Archive for & 34;Tiger Aloe& 34;Browsing: Tiger AloeSucculentopediaGonialoe variegata (Tiger Aloe)Gonialoe variegata (Tiger Aloe), formerly known as Aloe variegata, is a small, stemless succulent with 18 to 24 smooth dark-green or brown…

Prime destination for succulent loversRSSFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestHomeSucculentopediaBrowse Succulents by Scientific NameBrowse Succulents by Common NameBrowse Succulents by GenusBrowse Succulents by FamilyBrowse Succulents by USDA Hardiness ZoneBrowse Succulents by OriginBrowse Cacti by GenusAbout SucculentsCultivationGeneral CareLight RequirementsPotting SoilWateringFertilizingPests and DiseasesRepottingPropagationPruningGraftingArrangingSucculent UsesMedicinal SucculentsCosmetic SucculentsCulinary SucculentsSacred SucculentsLibraryBooksStoriesMyths and LegendsStampsWorld of Flowering PlantsYou are at:Home » Archive for & 34;Echeveria & 39;Rainbow& 39;& 34;Browsing: Echeveria & 39;Rainbow& 39;SucculentopediaEcheveria & 39;Rainbow& 39;Echeveria & 39;Rainbow& 39; is a variegated form of Echeveria & 39;Perle Von Nürnberg& 39;.

By: Tonya Barnett, (Author of FRESHCUTKY)For many gardeners, one of the most exciting aspects of planning seasonal vegetable garden crops is the process of selecting new and interesting varieties of seed. When thumbing through seed catalogs, pages filled with unique and colorful cultivars can be quite enticing.

By: Tonya Barnett, (Author of FRESHCUTKY)Growing mangoes from seed can be a fun and enjoyable project for kids and seasoned gardeners alike. Though mangoes are extremely easy to grow, there are a few issues that you may encounter when attempting to plant seeds from grocery store mangoes.Can You Grow a Mango Pit?

Penstemon Care And Maintenance – How To Grow Beard Tongue PlantsBy Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban AgriculturistPenstemon is one of our more spectacular native plants. Learn how to grow beard tongue plants and you will have the birds, bees and butterflies doing summersaults in your garden. Click here for more info.

By: Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden WriterGladiolus provides tall, spiky, summertime blooms that are so spectacular, it’s difficult to believe that “glads” are so easy to grow. However, although glads don’t require a ton of attention, it’s important to know about various ways of cutting back gladiolus leaves and when to cut back gladiolus.

Whitesloanea is a genus of plants in the family Asclepiadaceae native to to Somalia.Click on the photo or the name of the succulent plant for which you wish to see further information.Back to Browse Succulents by Genus.You can also browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus.

In spite of their name, Albuca spiral grass plants are not true grasses in the family Poeaceae. These magical little plants spring from bulbs and are a unique specimen for containers or warm season gardens. As a South African plant, caring for spiral grass requires a little knowledge about their native region and the conditions in which the Albuca grows.

Grownups tend to be squeamish about creepy-crawly insects, but kids are naturally fascinated by bugs. Why not start teaching kids about bugs when they’re young so they won’t be fearful or grossed out when they’re older?Garden bug lessons can be a lot of fun and in the process, kids learn the difference between destructive pests and helpful bugs that work to keep bad guys under control.

By: Nikki Tilley, Author of The Bulb-o-licious GardenCrown rot commonly affects many types of plants in the garden, including vegetables. However, it can also be a problem with trees and shrubs as well and is oftentimes detrimental to the plants. So what exactly is this and how do you stop crown rot before it is too late?

By: Liz BaesslerIf you have a wall or fence you want to cover, you can’t go wrong with beans. Even if you’re not trying to mask something ugly, beans are great to have in the garden. They’re fast-growing and vigorous, and they often produce interesting flowers and tasty pods. Hyacinth bean vines go above and beyond in this regard.

By: Teo SpenglerThe white willow (Salix alba) is a majestic tree with leaves that have a magic of their own. Read on for more white willow information, including tips on how to grow a white willow and white willow care.What is a White Willow Tree?White willows are lovely, fast-growing trees that can shoot up to 70 feet (21 m.

By: Darcy Larum, Landscape Designer“Today’s mighty oak is just yesterday’s nut, that held its ground,” said author David Icke. Pin oak trees are mighty oaks that have held their ground as a fast growing, native shade tree in the eastern part of the United States for hundreds of years. Yes, that’s right, I did just use “fast growing” and “oak” in the same sentence.

Yellowing and distorted leaves, stunted growth, and an unsightly black sticky substance on the plant may mean that you have aphids. Aphids feed on a wide range of plants, and in severe cases the plant fails to thrive. As they feed, they secrete a sticky substance, called honeydew, which quickly becomes infested with black sooty mold.

Prime destination for succulent loversRSSFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestHomeSucculentopediaBrowse Succulents by Scientific NameBrowse Succulents by Common NameBrowse Succulents by GenusBrowse Succulents by FamilyBrowse Succulents by USDA Hardiness ZoneBrowse Succulents by OriginBrowse Cacti by GenusAbout SucculentsCultivationGeneral CareLight RequirementsPotting SoilWateringFertilizingPests and DiseasesRepottingPropagationPruningGraftingArrangingSucculent UsesMedicinal SucculentsCosmetic SucculentsCulinary SucculentsSacred SucculentsLibraryBooksStoriesMyths and LegendsStampsWorld of Flowering PlantsYou are at:Home » Archive for & 34;Rhipsalis monacantha& 34;Browsing: Rhipsalis monacanthaSucculentopediaPfeiffera monacanthaPfeiffera monacantha, also known as Lepismium monacanthum or Rhipsalis monacantha, is a compact, slow-growing epiphytic cactus with spiny…

By: Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden WriterHealthy jade plants have thick stems and fleshy leaves. If you notice your jade plant looks wrinkled, it’s the plant’s way of telling you something isn’t quite right. The good news is that often, wrinkled jade plants can be rejuvenated by altering the way you care for your plant.

By: Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden WriterCompass plant (Silphium laciniatrum) is a native of the American prairies. Unfortunately, like the prairielands, the plant is declining due to loss of habitat. Growing compass plant flowers in the garden is one way to ensure this lovely plant doesn’t disappear from the American landscape.

Almonds are not only beautiful deciduous trees, but also nutritious and delicious, leading many gardeners to grow their own. Even with the best care, however, almonds are susceptible to their share of almond tree diseases. When treating sick almond trees, it’s important to recognize almond disease symptoms in order to identify which of the diseases of almond are afflicting the tree.

Scientific NameEcheveria setosa Rose & PurpusCommon NamesFirecracker Echeveria, Firecracker Plant, Mexican FirecrackerScientific ClassificationFamily: CrassulaceaeSubfamily: SedoideaeTribe: SedeaeSubtribe: SedinaeGenus: EcheveriaOriginThis species is native to Mexico (common throughout Puebla).DescriptionEcheveria setosa is an attractive succulent with short branching stems and rosettes of fleshy green leaves covered with fine white hairs.

WHAT IS A RAIN GARDEN?A rain garden is a shallow planted depression designed to hold water until it soaks into the soil. A key feature of eco-friendly landscape design, rain gardens—also known as bio-infiltration basins—are gaining credibility and converts as an important solution to stormwater runoff and pollution.