Haworthia mutica is a succulent I was given in September by my son and daughter-in-law. I was not familiar with this plant, and did some research. Continue reading
Category Archives: Gardening
Kalanchoe blassfeldiana
I love the color of my newest Kalanchoe. Bright clusters of flowers in red, pink, orange, yellow, or white, are one of the benefits of growing these easy to care for plants. Continue reading
Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora
Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora is an interesting succulent. It grows in rosettes of flat round gray green leaves. It also goes by the names Paddle Plant, and Flapjack. Continue reading
Zebra Plant-Aphelandra
Zebra Plant is well named. I was immediately attracted to its very showy foliage. It is part of the Acanthaceae family and is usually grown indoors. I read that it is a temperamental plant, but I am willing to take on the challenge. Continue reading
A Visit to Niguel Botanical Preserve
Niguel Botanical Preserve is only nine miles from our house, but we had never heard of it until two weeks ago. Last Saturday we took a scooter ride to have a look. Continue reading