Succulents
Crassula Muscosa Purpusii
Purchased from All Seasons 2023
Crassula Muscosa Purpusii thrives with minimal attention, making it suitable for gardeners who appreciate low-maintenance plants. Key care points include ensuring well-draining soil to prevent root rot and providing ample light, although direct midday sun may need to be avoided to prevent leaf scorching. Its tolerance for neglect extends to water requirements; it prefers infrequent, deep waterings followed by periods of dryness.
For crassula Muscosa Purpusii, use a succulent-specific fertilizer for optimal health. Fertilize monthly in the growing season, reducing to bi-monthly or ceasing in dormancy. Dilute to half strength to prevent overfeeding. Fertilization promotes stronger roots and lush growth. Seasonal adjustments are key: during spring and summer, crassula Muscosa Purpusii's growth is robust, necessitating regular feeding. In fall and winter, decrease frequency as growth slows. Always water crassula Muscosa Purpusii before fertilizing to avoid root burn. Following these guidelines maintains crassula Muscosa Purpusii's vibrant appearance and staunch structure.
For crassula Muscosa Purpusii, use a succulent-specific fertilizer for optimal health. Fertilize monthly in the growing season, reducing to bi-monthly or ceasing in dormancy. Dilute to half strength to prevent overfeeding. Fertilization promotes stronger roots and lush growth. Seasonal adjustments are key: during spring and summer, crassula Muscosa Purpusii's growth is robust, necessitating regular feeding. In fall and winter, decrease frequency as growth slows. Always water crassula Muscosa Purpusii before fertilizing to avoid root burn. Following these guidelines maintains crassula Muscosa Purpusii's vibrant appearance and staunch structure.
Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost'
Gifted to me March 25, 2025
Thank you Jackie!
Thank you Jackie!
Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' (White Ghost Cactus) is an eye-catching succulent shrub or small tree with 3 or 4 angled, almost entirely white branches with pairs of blackish or brown spines along the ridges. It grows slower and reaches a smaller height than Euphorbia lactea, usually around 10 feet (3 m). The branches are mainly white with a few greyish-green speckles and streaks. They curve gracefully upwards in a candelabra shape and can reach up to 2 inches (5 cm) thick. Although the plant produces tiny white leaves at the branch tips in the summer, they quickly fall off, leaving it usually leafless.
Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' (White Ghost Cactus) is an eye-catching succulent shrub or small tree with 3 or 4 angled, almost entirely white branches with pairs of blackish or brown spines along the ridges. It grows slower and reaches a smaller height than Euphorbia lactea, usually around 10 feet (3 m). The branches are mainly white with a few greyish-green speckles and streaks. They curve gracefully upwards in a candelabra shape and can reach up to 2 inches (5 cm) thick. Although the plant produces tiny white leaves at the branch tips in the summer, they quickly fall off, leaving it usually leafless.
Grow and Care
Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' (White Ghost Cactus) is an eye-catching succulent shrub or small tree with 3 or 4 angled, almost entirely white branches with pairs of blackish or brown spines along the ridges. It grows slower and reaches a smaller height than Euphorbia lactea, usually around 10 feet (3 m). The branches are mainly white with a few greyish-green speckles and streaks. They curve gracefully upwards in a candelabra shape and can reach up to 2 inches (5 cm) thick. Although the plant produces tiny white leaves at the branch tips in the summer, they quickly fall off, leaving it usually leafless.
Grow and Care
- Light: For optimal growth, your Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' needs plenty of sunlight. During the warmer months it near a sunny window gradually increasing its exposure to avoid sunburn.
- Soil: Use a well-draining soil preferably a commercial potting mix formulated for succulents.
- Temperature: While high summer temperatures are not a problem, low winter temperatures can damage or kill your plant. Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' grows best in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 10a to 11b, with average minimum winter temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 °F (-1.1 to 10 °C).
- Watering: From spring to fall, water the plant when the top inch (2.5 cm) of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in winter and give it just enough water to prevent wilting. The evening is the best time of the day for watering in the warm season.
- Fertilizing: To ensure the potted plant receives sufficient nutrients, apply a balanced fertilizer in a 10-10-10 NPK formulation, diluted to 1/4 strength weekly during the growing season.
- Repotting: Euphorbia lactea does not need to be repotted often; it will benefit from repotting when it outgrows its pot. Repotting is best done in early spring at the beginning of the growing season. Wear gloves, protective clothing, and appropriate eye protection when handling this plant.
Gasteria (Gasteria spp.)
Purchased from All Seasons 2025 & 2024
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Native to South Africa, gasteria (Gasteria spp.) is a genus of relatively rare, aloe-like succulents. It sometimes goes by the common name of "ox tongue" because it typically has long leaves with a rough texture. This slow-growing plant tolerates lower light conditions even lightly shaded more than many other succulents do, making it a good option for a houseplant. Planting is best done in the spring, though you generally can start them as houseplants at any point. Gasteria plants are marked with interesting patterns and colors. Moreover, mature gasteria plants typically produce tubular, curved flowers in the winter to spring.
Haworthia refusa
Gifted to me March 25, 2025
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Thank you Jackie!
Haworthia retusa is a small, slow-growing succulent with star-shaped rosettes of thick, triangular leaves, native to the Western Cape of South Africa.
Haworthia retusa forms compact rosettes of thick, fleshy, lime-green leaves with triangular, translucent tips that allow light to penetrate for photosynthesis, giving the plant a crystalline appearance. The leaves are recurved and deltoid, typically reaching 3 to 6 inches (8–15 cm) in height and 4 to 6 inches (10–15 cm) in width, making it ideal for indoor cultivation. The species produces small, tubular white or pale pink flowers on slender stalks up to 20 inches (50 cm) tall during late spring to summer.
Haworthia retusa forms compact rosettes of thick, fleshy, lime-green leaves with triangular, translucent tips that allow light to penetrate for photosynthesis, giving the plant a crystalline appearance. The leaves are recurved and deltoid, typically reaching 3 to 6 inches (8–15 cm) in height and 4 to 6 inches (10–15 cm) in width, making it ideal for indoor cultivation. The species produces small, tubular white or pale pink flowers on slender stalks up to 20 inches (50 cm) tall during late spring to summer.
Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora 'Flapjack Plant'
Purchased from All Seasons 2023
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Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora 'Flapjack Plant'
This succulent has been in cultivation since 1787 when the first Kalanchoe thyrsiflora was sent from Madagascar to Europe by French botanist Charles Plumier.
Water well and keep evenly moist but not wet for best results. Kalanchoe need lots of sun so place them in a sunny location outdoors where they will receive at least 6 hours per day of direct sunlight if possible.
The paddle plant is a popular flowering succulent that can be used as an indoor or outdoor houseplant or in containers on your patio, deck, or porch. It comes in several color varieties including red and yellow, with broad leaves attached to thick stems that look like paddles.
This succulent has been in cultivation since 1787 when the first Kalanchoe thyrsiflora was sent from Madagascar to Europe by French botanist Charles Plumier.
Water well and keep evenly moist but not wet for best results. Kalanchoe need lots of sun so place them in a sunny location outdoors where they will receive at least 6 hours per day of direct sunlight if possible.
The paddle plant is a popular flowering succulent that can be used as an indoor or outdoor houseplant or in containers on your patio, deck, or porch. It comes in several color varieties including red and yellow, with broad leaves attached to thick stems that look like paddles.
Kandy Kane Kalanchoe
Purchased from Hugos November 2024
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Kandy Kane Kalanchoe
- Light Requirements - Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some direct sun, which encourages blooming, but prolonged exposure may scorch leaves.
- Water Requirements - Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Water thoroughly but ensure proper drainage—avoid letting the plant sit in water. Reduce watering during cooler months.
- Toxicity - Believed to be toxic to pets. Ingestion may cause vomiting, drooling, or loss of appetite. Keep out of reach of pets and children.
Stapelia Gigantea
Stapelia gigantea, also known as the Zulu Giant or Carrion Flower, is a large, star-shaped flowering succulent native to southeastern Africa.
Description
Stapelia gigantea is a clump-forming, spineless succulent with erect, four angled green stems that can grow up to 30 cm (12inches) tall and spread up to1 meter (3.3 feet) wide when grown in the ground. The plant produces large, star shaped flowers up to 40 cm (16 inches) wide, typically pale yellow with maroon transverse lines and fringed with long hairs. The flowers emit a foul odor resembling rotting flesh, which attracts flies for pollination. Flowering occurs throughout the year but peaks in late summer, particularly between December and April in South Africa.
Habitat
Native to a rid regions of South Africa, Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, Stapelia gigantea thrives in sandy or rocky soils, often in open areas with minimal vegetation or under shrubs. It is adapted to hot, dry climates and can tolerate USDA hardiness zones 9 a to 11b, with minimum winter temperatures around 10°C (50°F),
Cultivation and Care
Stapelia gigantea can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be allowed to call us before planting in well-draining soil. Seeds are very small and should be sown on the surface of a well-draining seed mix, kept lightly moist, and placed in a warm, sunny location.
Description
Stapelia gigantea is a clump-forming, spineless succulent with erect, four angled green stems that can grow up to 30 cm (12inches) tall and spread up to1 meter (3.3 feet) wide when grown in the ground. The plant produces large, star shaped flowers up to 40 cm (16 inches) wide, typically pale yellow with maroon transverse lines and fringed with long hairs. The flowers emit a foul odor resembling rotting flesh, which attracts flies for pollination. Flowering occurs throughout the year but peaks in late summer, particularly between December and April in South Africa.
Habitat
Native to a rid regions of South Africa, Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, Stapelia gigantea thrives in sandy or rocky soils, often in open areas with minimal vegetation or under shrubs. It is adapted to hot, dry climates and can tolerate USDA hardiness zones 9 a to 11b, with minimum winter temperatures around 10°C (50°F),
Cultivation and Care
- Light: Requires at least 6 hours of bright light daily; tolerates full to partial sun but should be protected from intense midday sun to prevent sunburn.
- Watering: Drought-tolerant; follow the “soak and dry” method, watering only when the soil is dry. During summer, water every 7–10days.
- Soil and Potting: Use well-draining succulent or cactus soil mixed with sand, pumice, or gravel. Terra cotta or ceramic pots with drainage holes are recommended.
- Fertilization: Apply a diluted water-solublefertilizerevery15–20 days during active growth in summer; avoid fertilizing in winter.
- Temperature: Protect from frost; in cooler climates, grow indoors or in containers with controlled temperatures.
Stapelia gigantea can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be allowed to call us before planting in well-draining soil. Seeds are very small and should be sown on the surface of a well-draining seed mix, kept lightly moist, and placed in a warm, sunny location.