Black Rose Aeonium

A great way to bring some soft height into a design. These plants are truly amazing. The name Aeonium ‘Zwartkop’ comes from the dutch translation of “black head”, but it is also thought to have been of a German hybridization going under the name ‘Schwartzkopf’. Plants grow to 3’ tall with erect stems. If grown lushly, the side branches, which stem near the base, often droop. The inner rosettes appear greenish during their winter growth period, but as summer heightens, the whole of each rosette goes an almost black color. The summer also brings out large yellow flowers that contrast quite uniquely against the black foliage.

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Echeveria Lola

Slow growing, highly collectible, iridescent color, great container accent, easily one of the most sought after echeveria we grow. Not many succulents are white, but a white echeveria like ‘lola’ can work in almost an arrangement. Lola, a hyrbid of Dick Wright,...

How to Care for Lithops Succulents

If, after watching E.T., you’ve always secretly wished for your own pet alien to care for, then we highly suggest getting a lithops plant. These peculiar yet adorable succulents have a distinctly alien-like vibe. Most folks know them as “living stones,” some compare...

Saguaro and Cardon

The Carnegiea Gigantea, “Saguaro”, and Pachycereus Pringlei, “Cardon”, are very similar cactus with extremely dissimilar growth rates. The Saguaro can grow over 50’ tall with many branching arms, but it may take up to 75 years for it to develop it’s arms, and some...

Century Plant Agave Americana

The Century Plant, Blue Agave, or Agave Americana, are some of the largest in the agave family and are recognizable anywhere. Comically named the century plant, it truly only lives 10 - 30 years. The large sword shaped, gray-green leaves spread open in a rosette up to...

How to Design a Succulent Rock Garden

For a dreamy desert landscape full of vibrant colors and fascinating textures, learn how to design your own rock garden with succulents and cacti!

Succulent Leaves

Have you ever taken a close look at the leaves on your succulents? They can tell you a lot about themselves. While all succulents tend to have a more “plump” appearance, some do more than others. A good, general, guideline with succulents is to water them based on the...

Sempervivum Arachnoideum “Cobweb Buttons”

A unique, densely carpeting groundcover with fine white cotton like threads between the leaves tips that form a cobweb appearance. Aptly called “Cobweb Buttons” this plant is one of the many sempervivums in cultivar today. The green leaves can change colors with the...

Agave Parryi Truncata

A stunning blue grey agave that many people recognize and love. Defined as a medium small agave, but it can form clumps larger that 5’ wide. Individual plants typically only reach 3’ tall by 3’ wide. However, this slower growing agave has been reported to reach up to...

Holiday Decorating with Houseplants

The great thing about holiday decorating with houseplants is that they still look stylish once February rolls in! Guests won’t be giving you the side-eye if you leave these decorations out well into spring.

10 Reasons Why You Should Start Growing Succulents in California

If you’re a gardener or houseplant collector in California, it’s time to seriously consider making the switch to growing succulents. They’re eco-friendly and easy!

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