Recently I learned a member of a succulent Facebook group I am heavily involved in, Adrian Antonio Peake, was going to be featured on Gardening Australia. Adrian is a great influencer on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. Two years ago I introduced myself to him as we
Stapelia an Orbea are summer active succulents, flowering all through the season. Once flowering has ended, seed pods sometimes appear. After several years of no seed pods, I’ve finally spotted 2 very large pods on my main plant. The pods are at least 8cm high and around 1.5cm wide and
For years now I’ve been meaning to visit Garden World (Collectors Corner) in Braeside Victoria. This Spring I managed to visit with my partner and wow, so glad I did! Garden World is a massive garden centre that is also home to Collectors Corner, a wonderland for those plant and
Let’s just get one thing straight… Jade is not a genus or species, it is a common name given to some varieties of succulents. Common problems with newbies trying to get identifications for their new succulent acquisitions are generalised responses from other succulent addicts/newbies. Over the years, the question is
Why you should never use organic mulches on succulents Being a member of several plant groups means you are dealing with all levels of experience from newbie to advanced. I find it the best way to learn from other members and to help those who are just starting out. Something
A guide to winter flowering succulents straight from my garden to you. *Note this is Brisbane, Queensland specific. So many succulents bloom over the winter season that it is almost hard to keep track. The main offenders in my garden every year are Kalanchoe, Rhipsalis, Crassula, Aloe, Echeveria, Zygo Cactus,
