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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;x Mangave & 39;Macho Mocha& 39;& 34;Browsing: x Mangave & 39;Macho Mocha& 39;SucculentopediaMangave & 39;Macho Mocha& 39;x Mangave & 39;Macho Mocha& 39; is a rosette-forming plant up to 6 feet (1.

By: Liz BaesslerBougainvillea is a beautiful tropical perennial that is hardy in USDA zones 9b through 11. Bougainvillea can come as a bush, tree, or vine that produces large amounts of stunning flowers in a slew of colors. But how do you go about propagating bougainvillea seeds and cuttings? Keep reading to learn more about bougainvillea propagation methods, including growing bougainvillea from a cutting and seeds.

By: Amy GrantSome people think that summertime is the only time you can enjoy fresh salad greens from the garden, but the reality is you can easily grow greens in the fall. In fact, you may even get a better yield of autumn crop greens versus those grown during the summer months since many fall leafy salad greens are cool season crops that prefer the temperatures of autumn.

By: Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban AgriculturistIt’s topsy-turvy time for your herbs. Can herbs grow upside down? Yes, indeed, and they take up less space making such a garden perfect for a lanai or small patio. Many will even perform beautifully indoors, right in the kitchen where you need them.Growing herbs upside down has certain benefits and few drawbacks but can be useful in small garden spaces.

X Gasteraloe (also known as x Gastrolea) is a category of hybrid plants, from mixtures of species from the Aloe and Gasteria genera. Gasteraloe hybrids are typically stemless or almost stemless. Aloe variegata and Aloe aristata are especially commonly used for these hybrids, as they are far more amenable to hybridization with Gasterias than most other Aloes.

By: Teo SpenglerWhat is bot rot? It’s the common name for Botryosphaeria canker and fruit rot, a fungal disease that damages apple trees. Apple fruit with bot rot develop infections and become inedible. Read on for more information about apples with bot rot, including information about managing bot rot of apples.

By: Tonya Barnett, (Author of FRESHCUTKY)For many homeowners, excess water and poor drainage can be a major issue. Pooling water after heavy periods of rain can cause serious damage to homes, as well as landscaping. Poorly draining water in yards can promote yellowing of lawns and even cause tree roots to begin to rot.

By: Darcy Larum, Landscape DesignerWith milder winters and a longer growing season, many plants grow well in zone 6. If you are planning a flowerbed in zone 6, you’re in luck, as there are hundreds of hardy flowering plants for zone 6. While a properly designed flowerbed may consist of ornamental trees and shrubs as well, the main focus of this article is annuals and perennials for zone 6 gardens.

By: Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden WriterSelecting hardy plants for zone 3 shade can be challenging to say the least, as temperatures in USDA Zone 3 can dip down to -40 F. (-40 C.). In the United States, we’re talking about serious cold experienced by residents of parts of North and South Dakota, Montana, Minnesota and Alaska.

By: Teo SpenglerAsh trees are popular and attractive landscape trees. However, pruning ash trees is essential if you want healthy, vigorous specimens. Cutting back ash trees appropriately helps to establish a strong branch structure around a central leader. Read on to learn how to prune ash trees.Reasons for Pruning Ash TreesAsh trees are handsome deciduous trees, native to North America.

Scientific NameCrassula sericea SchönlandSynonymsCrassula sericea var. sericea, Crassula dewinteri, Crassula klinghardtensisScientific ClassificationFamily: CrassulaceaeSubfamily: Crassuloideae Genus: CrassulaDescriptionCrassula sericea is a much branched, succulent shrublet up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall, that forms rounded, spreading clusters up to 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter.

Scientific NameTylecodon sulphureus (Toelken) ToelkenSynonymsCotyledon sulphurea, Tylecodon sulphureus var. sulphureusScientific ClassificationFamily: CrassulaceaeGenus: TylecodonOriginThis species is native to South Africa (Northern Cape).DescriptionTylecodon sulphureus is a small, sparingly branched succulent with a tuberous base and short erect stems.

Mazus Ground Cover: Growing Mazus Reptans In The GardenBy Jackie CarrollMazus ground cover is a tiny perennial plant, growing only two inches tall. It forms a dense mat of foliage that stays green throughout spring and summer, and well into fall. In the summer, it is dotted with tiny blue flowers. Learn to grow mazus in this article.

By: Mary Ellen EllisFor a deliciously sweet and juicy plum, and one with a unique green color, consider growing a Cambridge gage tree. This variety of plum comes from the 16th century Old Greengage and is easier to grow and hardier than its ancestors, perfect for the home gardener. Enjoying it fresh is best, but this plum also holds up to canning, cooking, and baking.

Get Started Tidy Tips Planting: Learn About Growing Tidy Tips FlowersBy Becca Badgett, Co-author of How to Grow an EMERGENCY GardenTidy tips wildflowers are a great addition to sunny landscapes where poor soil makes it difficult to grow anything. You probably have such a spot, so consider growing Layia tidy tips with help from this article.

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;Mauna Loa& 39;& 34;Browsing: Echeveria & 39;Mauna Loa& 39;SucculentopediaEcheveria & 39;Mauna Loa& 39;Echeveria & 39;Mauna Loa& 39; is an eye-catching succulent that forms rosettes of large flat leaves that crinkle and frill at the edges.

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;Rosularia aizoon& 34;Browsing: Rosularia aizoonSucculentopediaPrometheum aizoonRosularia aizoon, formerly known as Rosularia aizoon, is a succulent that forms rosettes of hairy, pale green to blue-green leaves.

By: Mary Ellen EllisIf you growhellebore, you may have noticed an interesting phenomenon. Helleboresturning green from pink or white is unique among flowers. Hellebore blossomcolor change is fascinating and not perfectly understood, but it certainly makesfor more visual interest in the garden.What is Hellebore?

By: Jackie RhoadesAcid loving plants prefer a soil pH of about 5.5. This lower pH enables these plants to absorb the nutrients they need to flourish and grow. The list of what type of plants grow in acidic soil is extensive. The following suggestions are only a few of the most popular plants that need acid soil.

Papedas may look like something you would find delicious, but you might be terribly wrong. What are papedas? They are the ancestors of many of our common citrus fruits. Papeda fruits are always edible, but sometimes they are bitter and nearly unpalatable. Read more about these citrus grandparents and how they are used.