All about variegated string of pearls care! One of my more popular plant care guides is about string of pearls care, and today’s article is about a variegated cultivar of that plant—the variegated string of pearls, or senecio rowleyanus ‘variegata.’ It’s also a succulent native to the arid regions of Southwest Africa where it grows …
Succulents
I added a Myrtillocactus geometrizans fukurokuryuzinboku plant to my collection, but don’t worry—I won’t make you say the full scientific name 🙂 Most people simply refer to the plant as the boobie cactus, and you’ll see why. Read on for my boobie cactus care guide! Boobie cactus care I have never fancied myself much of …
Echeveria succulents are some of the best succulents for beginners. They are drought-tolerant, look great on windowsills, are easy to care for as long as you don’t over-water. Learn more about echeveria care here! Echeveria care, including how to care for echeveria indoors! Today we’re talking echeverias. Since around 2007, succulents have become wildly popular …
This post shares a photo list of 18 sansevieria varieties I’ve owned and cared for. I hope it helps you to identify what type of snake plant you have! Photo IDs of 18 different sansevieria varieties Hey all! This post actually used to be part of my full snake plant care guide post, but I …
Learn about African milk tree care—it’s a unique succulent that looks like a cactus. Learn how to grow beautiful African milk trees Today I’m writing about a sentimental favorite of mine: the African milk tree. While I haven’t been a huge fan of cacti and succulents throughout my houseplant journey, the African milk tree is …
How to grow the hardiest succulent, haworthia! Today is all about haworthia—the hardiest succulent around and a great choice for those who need something that can survive a lot of neglect. Does that sound like you or someone you know? Then let’s dive in! Haworthia background Haworthia succulents are a large and diverse genus of …
Learn all about the simple and straightforward nature of burro’s tail care. All about sedum morganianum, aka the burro’s tail succulent Today we’re talking about the gorgeous trailing succulent sedum morganianum, aka the burro’s tail (burro is Spanish for donkey) or donkey tail succulent. It hails from Central and South America. The burro’s tail produces …
The striking pickle plant is a cool succulent that makes a great addition to any plant lover’s collection. Learn about it here! All about the striking pickle plant succulent Hi all! Today I am sharing an article about a cute plant I acquired for the first time in 2020. Whenever I get a new plant, …
Learn about calico kitten succulent care and how to help this delicate plant thrive! Calico kitten succulent care I got this adorable little calico kitten succulent several years ago and have really enjoyed having it as part of my collection—despite not really being a big succulent fan. I ordered mine online, and when I saw …
Today I’m talking all about the cool and gorgeous xerosicyos danguyi plant, aka the silver dollar plant, silver dollar succulent, penny plant, coin plant, and more. This plant has a lot of names, and a lot of those names are also common names of other plants. I have had my plant for many years after …
Is your succulent stretching out at the stem, leaving more space between leaves? Leggy succulents can often occur when growing these plants indoors. Here’s why your succulent is stretching out, what you can do to fix it, and how to prevent succulent stretching on future plants! Succulent Stretching: How to Prune Leggy Succulents Today I …
Wondering how to grow succulents from seeds? So was I! I’m embarking on an experiment to learn all about growing succulents from seeds and will be sharing my progress here. Follow along for updates! How to Grow Succulents From Seeds Growing plants from seeds is by far the most affordable way to get new plants. …
Wondering how to plant succulents in pots without drainage holes? Here’s how! How to plant succulents in pots without drainage holes In my article about taking care of succulents indoors, I outlined one key succulent care tip: drainage is critical for maintaining healthy succulents. Succulents hate being overwatered—it can lead to root rot, which will …
Learn how to propagate succulents from leaves and cuttings—it’s easy and rewarding! Learn how to propagate succulents from leaves and cuttings! One of the earliest plant care guides I wrote many, many years ago was a guide to taking care of succulents indoors. They are simple to take care of as long as you provide …
Learn how to make succulent soil at home using this easy DIY recipe! How to make succulent soil Today’s article is all about how to make succulent soil at home. Making your own succulent soil is a cost effective way to give your succulents (and other plants that enjoy well-draining soil) a great home without …
This post shares my succulent centerpiece DIY that I made for my Ikea DIY seminar! For more of my DIY planters to help you decorate with plants, check out this post! Succulent Centerpiece DIY: My Ikea DIY Seminar If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you know that I got to do something very …
This post shares my top tips for taking care of succulents indoors. 6 tips for taking care of succulents indoors! Hey, plant killers! Yes, I’m talking to you. I used to be one of you. But now I am feeding a hefty plant addiction in my house. And guess what? All it took to keep …