Graptoveria Tricolor

Graptoveria Tricolor is a very sun hardy succulent, it is said to be a cross between Graptoveria amethystinum and Graptoveria paraguayense. These hybrids are more actively growing in the cooler seasons and although they enjoy the sun, they are quite easily affected by too much water. I have found that if left in too much … Read more

Graptoveria Fred Ives

Every succulent lover has at least one Fred Ives Graptoveria in their garden. Even if you are a major ‘black thumb’ somehow it doesn’t matter when it comes to this succulent as it can be propagated from leaves that aren’t even intact! It is also such a great thriller in any potted arrangement, especially in … Read more

Graptoveria David Cummings

David Cummings is a very prolific Graptoveria, once it finds its happy place, it will grow like crazy! This succulent is a very common Graptoveria, most succulent gardeners will have at least 1 in their gardens or if you’re like me… you have so many you have to try give them away! Their colour ranges … Read more

Graptoveria Rubra

Graptoveria Rubra is a deep ruby colour when the leaves are young, as they age the lower leaves take on a kind of brown/gold appearance. Rubra is propagated via leaf and offsets (pups) and is relatively pest free. The best possible position in your garden for your Rubra would be in morning sun, afternoon shade … Read more

Senecio Scaposus (Woolly Senecio)

Unlike other common Senecio succulents, Scaposus ‘pups’ similar to an Echeveria. I’ve had my specimen for over a year now and they are reasonably slow growing in Brisbane conditions. My Woolly Senecio receives at least 5 hours of full sun per day year round, so it is in one of the best positions it could … Read more

Kalanchoe Rhombopilosa (Pies from Heaven)

Firstly… what an adorable name for such an adorable succulent! This tiny Kalanchoe is named after a slice of pie! Each leaf appears to be a little slice of pie with pinched crusty edges…awwwww 🙂 Pies from Heaven is actively growing in the more temperate seasons such as autumn and is an extremely slow grower. … Read more