Living Stones Plant Care: Tips On Growing Succulent Lithops
Ready to learn about living stone plant care? By “Living Stones” we are talking about the Lithops genus. These unusual succulent plants belong to the ice plant family (Aizoaceae). The
Aizoaceae Archives
Aizoaceae [ay-y-zoh-ay’-see-ee] – is the botanical name of the family known as the Carpetweed. This family is a group of usually fleshy, low growing herbs and sub-shrubs widely found primarily in warm locations along the seashore and deserts.
The best-known genus is the Mesembryanthemum (ice plant) prized for its beautiful flowers that open only in with the sunshine. Other genera grown are:
- Aridaria
- Conophytum
- Dorotheanthus
- Oscularia
Growing Carpobrotus Edulis: Hottentot Fig Ice Plant Care
A strong and trailing plant, the Carpobrotus edulis [kar-poh-BROH-tus] [ED-yew-liss], a member of the family Aizoaceae known for forming dense mats of foliage. Carpobrotus edulis is native to the coastal
Aptenia Cordifolia Care: Growing The Baby Sun Rose
Aptenia cordifolia (ap-TEE-nee-uh kor-dif-FOLE-ee-uh) is a succulent perennial and member of the Fig-marigold family Aizoaceae along with mid-day flowers and baby toes succulents. This plant hails from South Africa in
Caring For Delosperma Cooperi
Delosperma cooperi (del-oh-SPUR-muh koo-PER-ee) is a South African native performing well in the United States in USDA hardiness zones 7 and above. The plant is an enthusiastically growing, succulent, evergreen
Baby Toes Succulent Care: Growing Fenestraria Plants
The baby toes plant – Fenestraria (fen-es-TRAY-ree-uh), is a succulent plant belonging to the family Aizoaceae. The plant is native to Coastal South Africa including Namaqualand in Namibia. The plant’s botanical originates from
Pleiospilos Nelii: Split Rock Succulent Growing and Care Tips
Pleiospilos nelii is a flowering succulent plant hailing from South Africa. The genus Pleiospilos plant name comes from two Greek words: first, ‘pleios,’ which means many, and the second part, ‘spilos’ means spot. It
Caring For Corpuscularia Lehmannii
Corpuscularia lehmannii [kor-pus-koo-LAY-ree-uh] [lay-MAH-nee-eye] is a compact succulent with thick blue-green leaves. The species is currently threatened in its native region due to invasive species and habitat degradation. It’s mostly
Mid-Day Flowers – The Mesembryanthemum
Want to light a floral bonfire? Then try some plants of the mesembryanthemum group (ice plant) in your garden or on your pot plant shelf. Probably no other plants offer
How To Grow Lapidaria Margaretae
The lapidaria margaretae [lap-ih-DAY-ree-uh, mar-GAR-et-tay] is closely related to the Aizoaceae family and resembles succulent plants like Schwantesia and Lithops plants. The main point of difference is while these plants
Frithia Pulchra Care: How To Grow The Window Plant
Frithia pulchra is a succulent perennial from the family Aizoaceae. These rare plants have an extremely low growth habit, are very adaptable, and thrive in their harsh native grasslands. Frithia
Growing Rosea Ice Plant: Drosanthemum Floribundum Propagation & Care
Drosanthemum floribundum – rosea ice plant – is a low-growing succulent suitable for ground cover, hanging baskets, or small pots. It’s an undemanding little plant that belongs to the Drosanthemum
Growing Carpobrotus Chilensis: How To Care For The Succulent Sea Fig
Carpobrotus Chilensis (kar-poh-BROH-tus chil-ee-EN-sis) is a succulent plant that belongs to the Aizoaceae or fig-marigold family. It is also known as Mesembryanthemum chilensis. It’s a species of the Carpobrotus genus and
Growing Faucaria Tigrina: How To Care For Tiger’s Jaw Succulent
Faucaria tigrina (fow-KAR-ee-uh tig-REE-nuh), the Tiger’s Jaw, is a succulent which belongs to the Aizoaceae family. Native to the dryer areas of the South African Cape Province, these plants were
Lampranthus Blandus Care: Growing The Midday Flower Ice Plant
Lampranthus blandus (Lamp-pran-TH-us BL-and-Dus) known as Midday flower for a reason – the plant produces brightly colored flowers that look a lot like daisies. However, Midday flowers open up only
Oscularia Deltoides: Growing The Pink Ice Plant Succulent
Oscularia deltoides (os-kuh-LAR-ee-a del-TOY-deez) is also known as Lampranthus deltoides. Its common names include: It is a succulent plant in the ice plant family (Aizoaceae). The plant’s name originates from