Succulent Blog

Comparing Senecio Flowers

It is not hard to see how these plants are from the same genus, the name of the genus actually means ‘old man’. When observing the flowers from each, even when the colour varies, the structure stays very much the same (for the succulent variety of Senecio). Not all Senecio

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Succulent Tapestry

The careful balance of colour, texture, movement, proportion, rhythm, unity and other elements are all considered when creating art. The same goes for a succulent tapestry garden.  Each plant is selected for its own special contribution to the project. Be it the colour of a Echeveria Barron Bold and its

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Propagating Succulents – The Many Ways One Can…

Succulents can be propagated using stem cuttings, leaves and sometimes even flower stems ‘A Few Leaves Fell off’   Sometimes when we are planting our newly acquired succulents, a few leaves can get knocked off in the process. Do not discard them, they can become plants all of their own

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Ladybugs – Your Succulent Garden Friend

Why are ladybugs so wonderful to see in your succulent garden? Ladybug (Lady beetle)   Pictured : Beneficial Ladybug. If I could propagate ladybugs just as easily as I can succulent leaf babies, I’d be one very happy lady! Ladybugs (the beneficial variety) can be your best friend in the

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I’ve Got the Autumn Succulent Blues

Autumn can be a wonderful season of beautiful blooms, it can also be one of the worst seasons for aphids, scale and mealy bugs. April – It begins   Autumn hit me and my plants harder than ever before this year. My succulent choices have a great deal to do

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My Little Goth Succulent Rose

A unique journal style post that shows just how Aeoniums grow over the course of their lives. I have documented my Chocolate Rose growth over the course of one year, I hope you enjoy reading! March 2017 – Her Beginnings My little goth succulent rose. She grew from an ugly

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