Echeveria elegans also known as the Mexican Snowball is a succulent plant native to, as the name suggests, Mexico. It is very popular and widespread due to its attractive rosettes and hardiness. Although Echeveria elegans is a hardy succulent, there are a few things to know about this plant. The advice below is based on…

Succulents can be fantastic hanging plants indoors and outdoors if the right species are chosen. Some succulents will perform better in hanging baskets/pots than others and not all succulents will grow indoors. The trick is to get the right plant for the spot. Are Succulents Good Hanging Plants Many succulents are good hanging plants, but…

With an exception of a few species, succulents come from climates that are warm and do not experience frost. Because of their popularity, succulents find themselves in very different climates they are originally from and this can cause some problems. Most succulents will not be able to survive frosts without suffering extensive burn marks when…

Echeveria are not typically used as ground cover much, though there are some fabulous species that will spread beautifully in the garden. The Best Ground Cover Echeveria Echeveria Prolifica Echeveria Glauca Echeveria Elegans ‘Mexican Snowball’ Echeveria Topsy Turvy Echeveria Violet Queen Echeveria Ben Badis Echeveria Agavoides Jade Point The trick is to choose an Echeveria…

It is always heart-breaking to see a plant die. Succulents can rot for many reasons and while some can be saved others will almost definitely die once the rot has set in. Below I will try and answer all the questions surrounding root rot in succulents based on my experience of growing large numbers of…

Temperatures round the world are getting more erratic and records seem to be dropping yearly. Recently Canada, of all places, experienced 49.5C/121F. I know very well how these kinds of temperatures feel as our small nursery is based west of Sydney in Australia where in summer it can easily get to mid 40’s. I have…