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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Mini Jade Plant Crassula Ovata
Mini Jade (Crassula Ovata) makes a wonderful desk plant. I found this little guy several months ago while searching the Home Depot succulent section in the garden department. Continue reading
Borrego Springs, California
Borrego Springs was the destination for our first RV trip of 2022. Martin and Annika were enjoying a late afternoon walk through the RV park where we stayed. Continue reading
Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum)
Hens and Chicks, (Sempervivum tectorum) also known as House Leeks, are a fun and easy plant to grow indoors and out. They are considered a hardy succulent and make great container plants. Above you can see one that grows happily in my east facingĀ living room window. The main plant known as the hen, is roset shaped and produces many offsets or chicks around the central evergreen plant. Chicks are attached to the mother plant by underground runners. Continue reading
Propagating African Violets
African Violet pup growing from the parent leaf. Continue reading