Author: Anna Watson

Aeonium ‘Blushing Beauty’ plants, also known as Blushing Aeoniums, are beautiful succulent plants that are easily recognizable by their large striking rosettes of thick, glossy leaves with a bright green center and red margins. Given its wide range of growing conditions and its ornamental value, it’s easy to see why Aeonium ‘Blushing Beauty’ has earned an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). “Aeonium ‘Blushing Beauty'” by Andy Mabbett is licensed under CC BY 2.0 in this article: carepruningpropagatingrepottingbloompestscommon problems Aeonium ‘Blushing Beauty’ belongs to a beautiful genus of succulent plants known for their beauty and exotic-looking…

Agave plants are among the most popular succulents grown as landscape and garden plants worldwide (especially in warmer regions). Agaves (a.k.a. Century plants or Maguey) seem to get even more popular every passing year. This article will explore some of the most common types of agave plants and their distinctive characteristics and uses. About Agave Agave is a genus of some 250 species of the family Asparagaceae (formerly Agavaceae). These plants are succulents native to arid and semiarid regions of the Americas, particularly Mexico and the Caribbean. Agaves are drought-tolerant and can thrive in a variety of climates and soil…

Anthurium is a genus of about 1000 species. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates around the world. The name comes from the Greek word “anthos,” meaning flower, and “oura,” meaning tail. So the literal translation of this is ‘flowering tail.’ That’s because it has a strange-looking spathe that looks like an animal’s head or muzzle. Some people think it looks more like a flamingo than other flowers do! The spathe is very similar to a lily flower. These flowers are incredibly vibrant and have an assortment of appearances due to their shape-changing depending on the species. Usually,…

Urn Plants are among the most popular potted plants because they offer an elegant, formal look to any room. These plants often show up on tables in restaurants and hotels or on mantels at home. They’re also great for people who want an exotic plant but don’t have enough time to care for it since urns are relatively easy to take care of. Aechmea fasciatasa, commonly called urn plant or silver vase plant, is a tropical plant with large, bright green leaves shaped somewhat like urns. It’s native to Brazil, but it’s also widely cultivated elsewhere in warm climates. Urn…

Maidenhair Ferns (Adiantum raddianum) are among the most delicate and beautiful ferns. The fronds of this plant appear almost lacy, with long stems that grow in a symmetrical pattern with rounded lobes giving it a graceful and elegant appearance that makes it perfect for home decor. It is a popular choice for terrariums, bathrooms, and other areas where humidity is naturally high. There is a lot of misinformation out there about maidenhair fern care. Many people are under the impression that maidenhair ferns are hard to care for, difficult to grow, and will only survive if they are pampered. None…