Most succulents need sunlight, so they are able to preform photosynthesis and grow well. How much sunlight will depend on the species of succulent and time of the year. Some succulents can even die due to lack of sunlight. The amount of sun succulents are exposed to will influence many things such as growth rate,…

Crassula Ovata must be the most widespread succulents out there. Commonly known as the jade plant, lucky plant, money plant or money tree this succulent is easily identified and also fantastic for any succulent beginner. While Crassula Ovata is an easy plant to grow there are a few things to know about this succulent. The…

Echeveria Ebony and Lipstick often get confused as their appearance can be quite similar, especially when both plants are fully coloured up. But there are subtle differences that help distinguish which is which. Ebony vs Lipstick- Colour While Ebony and Lipstick can look the same because of their pointy leaves and coloured margins once you…

Echeveria Romeo and Romeo ‘Rubin’ are closely related in the plant world but in many ways, they could not be more different. Rubin is a mutation of Romeo that not only differs in colour but also in its resilience. I grow both of these plants at our nursery and have over the years observed and…

Graptoveria Fred Ives is a fantastic hybrid of vivid colour and exceptional hardiness. Although this succulent is quite tough there are a few tips and tricks to keeping it happy. Below I’ll go through everything there is to know about Graptoveria Fred Ives. All advice is based on growing tens of thousands of these plants…

Succulents are mostly admired for their stunning, water swollen foliage and unusual shapes, but the flowers are quite beautiful as well. Succulent flowers come in many colours and shapes and mostly appear once per year, though there are species that flower more often. While succulent flowers grow for a purpose there are advantages and disadvantages…