Jovibarba Hen and Chicks
Sep 6th 2012
Hens and Chicks. This is the common name used to refer to Sempervivum, Jovibarba, and Echeveria. Sempervivum and Jovibarba are very similar. So similar that it can often be difficult to distinguish between them. Although most of the characteristics and care requirements of Sempervivum and Jovibarba are identical, there are a couple identifying traits.
Jovibarba are a separate plant genus from Sempervivum. They come from the alpine regions of southeastern Europe making them extremely cold ha
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Succulent Plant Flowers
Aug 23rd 2012
Succulents are typically grown for their foliage. The unique shapes and leaf colors are the main attraction for these plants. However, succulents also display pretty little flowers.
Because the foliage of succulents is so showy, it is commonly mistaken for a flower. Colorful Echeveria plants are frequently used in bouquets and flower arrangements where they are called “echeveria flowers.” These are the plants, not the flowers. Succulent plant flowers are typically dainty and grow on a flowe
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How to Plant Sedum Cuttings
Aug 15th 2012
Sedums are one of those indispensable succulents that can find a place in nearly every succulent planter. Here are a few points about sedums that make them winners in any garden. They are very cold hardy. They are drought tolerant. They are rarely bothered by pests. They form an attractive ground cover. They can be used as trailing plants that hang down the sides of containers. There are hundreds of varieties. They are easy to grow.If you have a sedum plant and want to use it in additional pl
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Trailing Succulent Plant
Aug 3rd 2012
Aptenia 'Variegata' is a great trailing succulent plant. There aren't a ton of succulents that make great trailing plants, but this is one of them. It is perfect to use in containers and hanging baskets. It also grows very quickly.We planted a large glazed pot with succulents on July 6th. A small Aptenia plant stuck down the side of the planter. By July 31st the same plant covered the side of the planter.Aptenia, often called Heartleaf Ice Plant, is also beautiful when planted in rock gardens, a
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Flowers on Hens and Chicks
Jul 25th 2012
Hens and chicks aren’t typically known for their flowers. Many people are unaware that these succulents even produce flowers. When summer hits it can be startling to see a familiar plant begin to grow in such an unfamiliar way. Don’t worry, you haven’t done anything wrong, it’s just part of the natural life cycle of the plant.A rosette is the typical form of hen and chick plants. When the center
of that rosette starts to grow upwards then you know it’s the beginning
of the end. The center of
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