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Although Graptopetalum Paraguayense Bernalense shares the same first name as the very common ‘Ghost Plant‘ the ‘Bernalense’ is actually a smaller variety of Graptopetalum. The leaves can be anything from a pale grey with soft green centres through to a deeper pink/purple when stressed. Bernalense is very easy care and prefers full sun to look its … Read more
Purple Delight or ‘Snow White’ (as some sellers may have re-named) has to be one of the chubbiest Graptopetalums there is! She has a soft pink through to deep pink with a mottled appearance, really showing off in the cooler months. In summer you may notice she might lose a few leaves if overwatered or … Read more
Aeonium Mardi Gras has to be one of the most showy Aeoniums out there. It is named after the colourful ‘Mardi Gras’ festival for its multi-coloured leaves. This beautiful succulent is winter active and will be at its peak display in late August/September before it goes into summer dormancy. Dormancy should end mid March in … Read more
Orostachys are summer active succulents and grow in Japan, China, Korea and Russia and are part of the Crassulaceae family. The leaves are blue/grey and form adorable small rosettes from the many ‘arms’ the mother plant offsets over summer. They will naturally take root once the ‘pup’ has reached it’s own little patch of soil … Read more
Why do you need to behead? How to behead – When to behead: A guide for Australian Echeveria enthusiasts Once a very healthy and happy Echeveria Pallida (pictured left), this lady has grown old and a little tired. How can I tell she is old and tired? For starters, she is one of my oldest … Read more
Fertilising Aloes Fertilise early spring through to summer if you feel the need however, most Aloes don’t require too much attention. I find my hybrids require more attention than the popular Aloe Vera variety. The Best Soil for Aloes It is important to remember that Aloes do not like wet feet, the soil whether it … Read more
