This genus consists of over 290 species of perennial succulents that are smooth and fleshy, many of which resemble stones with a crack down the middle. Native to desert and semi-arid regions of Namibia and South Africa, these perennial succulents […]

Flowers are leafy with three petals. Prefers moist habitats. Closed sheaths have soft hair on upper margins. Reproduces by seed and stem fragments.

Evergreen shrub with hairy, dark green leaves and tubular flowers that bloom from spring to fall. Grow in a warm greenhouse or as a houseplant, where they are not hardy. Plant in coarse, moderaltey fertile soil in partial shade.

Lush, colorful annual with green, yellow, burgundy, and purple foliage. Brings great color to summer borders, containers, and hanging baskets. Can be grown indoors or out. Morning sun to afternoon shade produces best growth and foliage color results. Soil should […]

Lush, colorful annual. Brings great color to summer borders, containers and hanging baskets. Can be grown indoors or out. Morning sun to afternoon shade produces best growth and foliage color results. Soil should be kept moist, but not wet, especially […]

Beautiful sunset hues brighten up summer borders, containers, and hanging baskets indoors or out. Light shade or monring sun produces best growth results. Needs rich, well-drained soil. Soil should be kept moist. Prune dead flower buds to encourage growth of […]

Excellent along hillsides, as a bank cover or along paths where fragrance can be enjoyed. Best growth and flower production in full sun or part shade. Hardy in zone 8b. Upright growth of 5 to 6 feet tall and wide. […]

Best growth and flower production in full sun. Hardy in zone 7b. Upright growth of 1 to 2 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. Keep soil moist until completely established. Drought tolerant when established. Fertilize in spring just […]

This tropical shrub is traditionally grown on the slopes of mountain sides in South America and Brazil, but can be grown in a container at home. Potting soil should be well drained and container located in partial shade. It is […]

Evergreen, epiphytic orchid, with 2 lance-shaped leaves (to 14 inches long). The flowers vary from pale yellow-green to salmon-pink, 3 inches across, with red-brown lips. Salmon-pink variation has wavy leaves, spindle-shaped pseudobulb, brown-checkered lips.