Stapelia

Grow in well-drained soil, in full to partial sun, and expect to see an array of blooms in springtime on this unique succulent. Flower colors range from light tan to brighter salmon-pink and they can reach up to 3” across.

The plant's stink attracts maggots and flies to its center where the male and female parts of the plant can be fertilized by the movement of the insects and their larvae. Hibiscus engleri's species name was inspired by Dr. Prof Heinrich Gistav Adolf Engler,...

Until they got bigger and light was less accessible...Now this same planter looks as full as ever (even fuller) even though over half the inhabitants have 'left'Darkness is particularly bad for cacti and succulents, but not necessarily palms, at least...

However, many are touchy about being overwatered, grown in shade or put in direct, hot, full sun.Fortunately most of the common ones tend to be the easy ones.There are far too many Echeverias to go over, but this nursery selection is typical and just...

Rather it is a more personal account of damage I see in my Mediterranean climate of southern California.I am at least in part responsible for most of the deaths and injuries to my floral prisoners.Often it is because I provided too much or too little...