Echeveria Violet Queen is a favourite among succulent growers because of its gorgeous rosette that looks like a lotus flower. It is also a fantastic hybrid as it is very hardy and perfect for the succulent newbies. Description Echeveria Violet Queen is an evergreen perennial succulent forming clumps of rosette shaped heads. The mother plant…

Despite succulents being hardy plants that can survive many situations other plants struggle with, they have a weakness- the need for sunlight. Some succulent species and varieties will grow and thrive without being in direct sun but, unfortunately, they are in the minority. They will also need bright, indirect light to grow well. For most…

The name perfectly suits this succulent which is petite and beautiful. Echeveria Lola is very popular among succulent enthusiast and worthwhile addition to any succulent collection. Lola, however, does have a few quirks and may not be suitable for a succulent newbie due to a few special needs. But when it comes to propagating, it…

Succulent offsets aka chicks or pups are little mini-me of a plant. They usually grow at the base of a mother plant (sometimes from other parts too) and are referred to as chicks or pups because they start out by hiding under mum, just like baby animals would. A succulent grows offsets as a means…

Ceropegia woodii also known as String of Hearts or Chain of Hearts is a beautiful succulent with hearts shaped leaves. It is incredibly popular amongst plant lovers. Although Ceropegia woodii and its variegated cousin are usually fairly easy to look after, there are a few things this plant dislikes and as a result, can become…

Succulents have a fantastic ability to store water in their stems and leaves which will see them last without water longer than the majority of other plants. But how long is that, exactly? Unfortunately, there is no straightforward answer as factors like the type of succulent, seasons, temperature, pot size, the age of the plant,…