This Fishbone Cactus was given to me by my neighbor. It is a stem cutting and already had a bud when I planted it in dry well drained soil. Continue reading
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Summer Snap Dragons-Angelonia Archangel
Summer Snap Dragons-Angelonia makes a beautiful addition to any flower garden, container or window box. Continue reading
Jelly Bean Plant-Trending Succulent
Jelly Bean plants are trending. They are easy to grow outdoors, but make a really great simple to care for house plant. Continue reading
The Coleus Plant, a Memory from My Childhood
The coleus plant was a favorite of mine when I was a young child. Looking back, I realize that I always loved plants. My Mom’s best friend in Canada, who lived across the street from us always grew coleus in her yard. I used to ask her for a piece and I would root it in water, then plant it in the backyard. In Canada, the coleus died off every winter, and that makes me wonder if our neighbor kept some plants indoors during the winter months, or did she plant seeds the following spring? I have a very shady side garden, and I thought that the coleus would do well there. Continue reading
Echeveria ‘Lola’, a Beautiful Succulent
The Echeveria ‘Lola’ is a beautiful silver/gray succulent with lovely rosettes that can be up to 6 inches in diameter. A hardy grower in Zones 10,11,12, it also makes an excellent house plant. Continue reading