Author: Gregory Hamby

Crassula muscosa, also known as Watch chain succulent, Princess Pine succulent, crassula lycopodioides, rattail crassula, chain plant, or the Lizard tail succulent, has taken the world by storm in recent years. This succulent variety of Crassula has almost become synonymous with the popular Air Plant trend that’s been growing in popularity with indoor gardeners and home decorators. While there are many reasons why this leafy green succulent has become so popular, there are also some things to know about the crassula muscosa if you’re considering it as an addition to your own indoor garden or indoor living space. Crassula muscosa succulents come in…

Gasteria acinacifolia, also known as Dune Gasteria, is an attractive succulent plant native to South Africa that is becoming increasingly popular among terrarium hobbyists and collectors of succulents. Originally thought to be extinct in the wild, Gasteria acinacifolia was recently rediscovered in rocky outcroppings near the coast of South Africa. It has since been identified as one of the easiest succulents to care for, making it an excellent choice if you’re just starting out in terrarium gardening or have had problems with plant care in the past. Gasteria acinacifolia is a small, slow-growing succulent with thick, triangular leaves and waxy starburst flowers that bloom from…

Echeveria Orion, also known as Echeveria Fiona, boasts elegant, colorful foliage that will brighten up any room in your home. However, many people who try to grow this houseplant are initially unsuccessful because they have trouble keeping it alive. Thankfully, with proper care and attention, you can keep your Echeveria Orion plant thriving indoors all year long. You just need to know what it likes and dislikes in order to make sure it has everything it needs to thrive on its own in your home. Echeveria Orion was voted 2013’s Plant of the Year by the International Gardening Association and has…

Caring for your Hoya Pachyclada Plant can be tricky, especially if you are new to the world of houseplants. The Hoya Pachyclada Plant has unique growing conditions that can be hard to replicate in the average home environment. The wax plant or Hoya pachyclada, native to Southeast Asia, makes an excellent houseplant and can be grown in a variety of environments, including low light conditions and indoors during the winter months. If you’re looking to bring the unique beauty of Hoya Pachyclada into your home, it’s important to have an idea of what kind of care this stunning plant requires. With proper care, Hoya…

Gasteria armstrongii, also known as the Gasteria nitida var. armstrongii or flat-leaf gasteria, is an attractive flowering succulent that’s native to South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia. In nature, it grows in rocky or sandy soils among low shrubs and perennials. Flat-leaf gasteria plants are winter-growing succulents, meaning they start growing in fall and continue into early spring. They produce clusters of orange flowers on tall stalks that extend above the foliage late in the growing season. The flat-leaf gasteria is one of the more unusual and fascinating succulents you can grow at home. Also known as the flat-leaf gasteria, this…