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What Sets California Greenhouses Apart

In a market full of options, choosing the right greenhouse partner goes beyond just product—it’s about trust, efficiency, and the kind of experience that keeps your day running smoothly. At California Greenhouses, we’ve built our approach around one simple idea:...

Let’s Clear This Up: What “Overwatering” Really Means 🌿

If you’ve ever been told, “You’re overwatering your plant,” you’re not alone. It’s probably the most common piece of plant advice out there—and also one of the most misunderstood. So let’s clear it up, simply and honestly. 🌱 Overwatering Isn’t About How Often You...

Plants That Actually Talk Back 🌿

When it comes to choosing houseplants, there’s a common hesitation we hear all the time: “I want something unique… but I don’t want to accidentally kill it.” Totally fair. Many “boutique” plants look incredible—but can feel unpredictable. One day they’re thriving, the...

Welcoming the First Day of Spring

Spring marks the official start of the growing season. Across our nursery, plants are waking up with fresh foliage, vibrant blooms, and strong new growth. For growers, landscapers, and garden centers, this is when planning turns into action. Our team has been...

Big News: Torrance Is Now Open Weekends!

We’re excited to share something our customers have been asking for — our Torrance location is now open weekends! That’s right. You can now shop with us 7 days a week from 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Whether you’re restocking for your store, refreshing displays, or grabbing...
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Sedum Spectabile

There are well over 500 varieties of sedum. Everything from large, blooming, showy sedum, to houseplants, and smaller trailing ground covers. Many of the common drought tolerant sedum are the smaller, more boutique variety, but this showy sedum can grow quite tall....

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Kalanchoe Luciae (Thrysiflora)

The Flap Jack Kalanchoe has been misidentified for many years, and still often is, as Thrysiflora, but this vibrant, red edged cultivar is actually Luciae. First described in 1908 and while they both carry the signiture paddle shapped leaves, Luciae stands out from...

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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...

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Sempervivum (Houseleeks) (Hens and chicks)

Sempervivum, aka Houseleeks, and Hens and Chicks, have been known and written about for thousands of years. These succulents are native to the mountains of Europe and the Mediterranean. They were once considered sacred in ancient mythology of the Nordics and Romans....

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Aptenia Cordifolia Variegata

While many succulents grow into large tree like specimens, or never get much bigger than their original size, some grow on and on and are ideal ground covers for both drought tolerant and tropical gardens. Their are many families of succulents, but the crassula,...

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Carunculations (Echeveria Etna)

Named after the most active and violent volcano in all of  europe. Sicily’s Mt. Etna has been active for over a million years and is still erupting today. The word ‘etna’ is derived from the phoenician word meaning “furnace”. This particular echeveria is not the first...

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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,...

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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...

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Sencio Barbertonicus & Vitalis

Senecio Barbertonicus, the more green of the two, is native to Southern Africa and found in a number of states. All of which have similar climates of being hot and dry, having occasional summer rain, long periods of drought, and temperatures near freezing through the...

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