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I love a good mystery succulent unboxing! There is something about getting surprises in the mail. Recently I ordered a Mystery Box of Echeverias from Leaf and Clay (who is NOT a sponsor of this post, however, the previous link…
The past couple of summers my Aloe ‘Coral Fire’ has put out a flower. Typically I would just cut the flower and move on, but this summer I decided to place my Aloe outside and see if I could get…
I have been hoarding seeds over the past few months. With the new colder temps that force us inside, I am going to try my hand at seed propagation. There is a great little seed shop on Etsy called SmartSeedsEmporium. …
When I see a good deal, I just can’t help myself. Any chance to get a new little plant for $1, I am all over it. This week I picked up a bunch of lovely, and one not-so-lovely cacti at…
You might have a co-worker, neighbor or hard to shop for friend that deserves beautiful plant presents this holiday season. Not sure which plants to give? Here is a list of 5 wonderful, low-maintenance plants that make perfect plant presents….
A couple of years ago I recieved two amazing and large succulent arrangements. One contained a tall, leggy Kalanchoe tomentosa “Panda Plant”. It was clear that it needed some light and a little love. After nurturing the panda plant for…
The short answer is, I don’t know. I do know that it is a succulent with lovely variegated leaves and cute pink daisy flowers. But where did it come from? The name MEZOO is trademarked which means somewhere someone filed…
If you are ever in the market for a beautiful trailing succulent, look no more. You might remember this succulent from my Outdoor Planter Series when I first planted this lovely succulent. Mezoo Trailing Red “Mesbicla” is my favorite trailing…
Portulacaria afra is a sweet little trailing succulent. Even though not related, some people say it resembles Crassula ovata “Jade”. I suppose it gets this comparison because it can grow a “woody” stem over time and appear “tree or shrub…
In this quick vid, we are building a simple succulent rock garden to house a couple of houseleeks. Sempervivums require immaculate drainage and can live in rough conditions. Unfortunately, the soil around my house is not conducive to good drainage….
