The String of turtles succulent

The Dos and Don’ts of Growing String of Turtles Houseplant

String of turtles (Peperomia prostrata) is one of the plants I’m completely obsessed with. This cutie has a very attractive leaf shape that makes it look like the shell of tiny turtles strung together. It’s an excellent choice for spaces like desktops and hanging baskets. But how do you go about planting and maintaining this…

Dead man's fingers cactus

5 Strange Looking Cacti in My Collection

What fascinates me about cacti is sometimes their strange-looking shapes. The unique design contributes to maximizing water storage and minimizing water loss through evaporation. Features like ribs, globules, and creases reduce surface area for water loss. As you know cacti are desert plants with adaptive features that make them survive dry conditions. Their fleshy stems…

Aloe vera in bloom

Flowering Details: Do Aloe Vera Plants Bloom Indoors?

Aloe vera plants are known to form rosettes that make them look beautiful. They are among the easiest succulents to grow, making them popular indoor plants. Aloe can tolerate a bit of neglect and harsh arid conditions. So, do aloe vera plants bloom? The short answer is yes. Aloe plants are known to produce flowers….

Split rock succulent info

Split Rock Succulent Info: How to Plant and Grow Pleiospilos nelii

The split rock succulent (Pleiospilos nelii) also  known as the cleft stone, living rock cactus or mimicry plant is one little plant that makes a gorgeous houseplant. I like it because it has low watering needs and a strong resistance against heat, pests and drought. True to its name, the split rock has a very…

Easter cactus care info

Plant Info: How to Take Care of Easter Cactus Year-round

The Easter cactus (Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri) is a beautiful plant that blooms in the spring near the Easter holiday. The prolific star-shaped flowers can last for weeks giving plenty of spring color. Flower colors range from white to red, orange, peach, lavender, and pink. Like its cousins, the Christmas and Thanksgiving cactus, this tropical cactus is…

Flapjacks succulent

Paddle Plant Info: How to Grow and Care for Flapjacks

Paddle plant (Kalanchoe thyrsiflora), also called flapjacks, dog tongue, or desert cabbage is an amazing succulent with large, fleshy, paddle-shaped leaves that stack one on top of the other like pancakes. It blooms in late winter to early spring with a tall flower forming at the center of the rosette. Native to South Africa, the…

Lithops living stones plant

Living Stones Plant Info: How to Grow and Care for Lithops

Lithops popularly known as the living stones are small low-growing plants that resemble pebbles. These beautiful succulents rarely grow more than 1 inch above the surface. They come in a range of subtle colors perfect for any space.  Native to South Africa, their stone-like texture and compact size allow them to thrive in sandy and…

Indian corn cob plant

Indian Corn Cob Plant Info: How to Grow and Care for Euphorbia mammillaris

The Indian corn cob (Euphorbia mammillaris) is a columnar cactus-like plant that grows into dense clusters. The chalky green stems are ribbed and occasionally covered with blunt spikes that resemble toothpicks. From late winter to early summer, this succulent produces yellow flowers. Native to South Africa, the Indian corn cob cactus is a drought-tolerant plant…

The paper spine cactus

Paper Spine Cactus Info: How to Grow and Care for Tephrocactus papyracanthus Plant

The paper spine cactus is a unique and attractive plant for any garden. It is a bushy plant covered with long white papery spines and a ring of glochids – short hair-like spines found in the areoles of the stems. The plant looks great in pots especially when grouped with other plants. Native to South…