Blue Elf Aloe

Aloe Blue Elf is one of a few hundred aloes in cultivation today, however, it is one of few that is spineless. The soft tips of this aloe are wispy and gentle to the touch. So often a concern with succulents are their defensive spines. The majority of the succulents we grow and have to offer are actually of spineless varieties, echeveria, aeonium, crassula, kalanchoe, just to name a few. The blue elf, growing upright and forming dense clumps, can be used in a number of applications and is terrific for some added height in soft succulent arrangements. We here also have a continuous struggle with plants that will do better, or at least live, in a lower light application. Many users are looking for succulents for arrangements that can be used inside the home. While no succulent prefers the low light levels of being inside, there are a few varieties that do better than others. Smaller aloes, haworthia, sempervivum, and a couple other varieties have become the tried and true plants for the interior specialists. The faster growing the plant, typically the sooner its appearance will go, showing the stretched look of a plant desiring more sunlight. Again, no succulents prefer to be inside, however, there are still a number of options that can work with arrangements inside.

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Echeveria Arlie Wright

This particularly stunning hybrid created by Dick Wright was named after his mother “Arloine”. The exact crosses are unknown, but as most of Dick Wrights hybrids, this plant was stemmed off of Echeveria Gibbiflora. Echeveria Gibbiflora has lend itself very well to...

Aeonium Garnet

A striking, low growing plant, that reaches up to 3’ tall, offsetting heavily with big, round, rosettes, that have a fantastic dark bronze color in full sun. Hybridized by Jack Catlin when he crossed ‘zwartkopf’ and tabuliforme. Three plants emerged, with one not...

Desert Rose

Adenium obesum is a succulent member of the Oleander family. It originates in East Africa, from regions where it rains frequently in the summer, but is very dry in winter. It blooms in the early spring, and again in the fall. The Desert Rose needs a nice dry soil mix,...

Aloe Plicatilis (Fan Aloe)

Another amazing South African succulent. The Aloe Plicatilis is a remarkable aloe and incredibly unique. The fan aloe is one the five tree-aloes that grow naturally in South Africa. It undoubtedly earns it’s name from the fan-like display of is long, finger like,...

Aeonium Kiwi

Are we able to refer to an aeonium as a bush? or a shrub? If so, the aeonium kiwi may be the most brilliant shrubbing aeonium available. While the garnet, and suncup, both tend to mound, the tricolor, vibrant hues, of the kiwi are for plant lovers everywhere, not just...

Meet the Mangave ‘Praying Hands’

If you’re always on the hunt for that one plant that stops people in their tracks—something sculptural, easy to care for, and undeniably unique—then allow us to introduce the Mangave 'Praying Hands.' A rare and artful hybrid of Agave and Manfreda, this remarkable...

6 Romantic Houseplant Gifts to Give this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is such a sweet occasion to look forward to after a long, grey winter. Bring a little light into your loved one’s life with these romantic houseplant gifts!

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...

The Spineless Agave (Agave Attenuata)

A mature Agave Attenuata will send up a 5’-10’ curved flower arching upwards and backwards, similar to that of a fox’s tail. It’s no wonder how the attenuata received it’s common name. This was the first truly spineless agave. Many variegated sports and cultivars have...

Earth Day Gardening: Go Green with Drought-Tolerant Plants

As Earth Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the small, everyday choices that can make a big difference for the planet. From reducing waste to conserving water, sustainability starts at home—and one of the most beautiful and impactful places to begin...

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