By Jennifer Poindexter Do you enjoy growing succulents around your home? If so, you must consider growing a conophytum pageae lips plant. As the name suggests, this succulent is a round green plant with two red slits in the center. The slits resemble a pair of lips and is … [Read more...]
Caring for String of Dolphins Plant (Senecio peregrinus)
By Erin Marissa Russell Ready to learn all about how to care for a string of dolphins plant? The fanciful string of dolphins plant gets its name from the shapes of its leaves, which really do look like dolphins hanging along the dangling strings. In addition to “string of … [Read more...]
Do succulents grow flowers?
QUESTION: Do succulents grow flowers? I've had mine for several years, but I've never seen any of them bloom. - Liza B ANSWER: Some succulents will flower while others will not. All succulents can flower but if they will depends upon their growing conditions and age. First, … [Read more...]
Lighting Requirements for Healthy Succulents: a Guide
by Jennifer Poindexter Have you recently started growing succulents? They’re becoming quite trendy. Yet, one of the things gardeners want to know is how much sunlight do succulents really need? There’s a fine balance when applying sunlight to succulents. Lighting needs also … [Read more...]
How to Water Succulents so You Don’t Kill Them
by Jennifer Poindexter Have you noticed that everywhere you look, stores are selling succulents? Are you interested in buying them but aren’t sure how to care for or water them properly? Don’t let this stop you from embracing these popular plants. I’m going to share … [Read more...]