Growing Tips & Techniques

Salpiglossis "Painted Tongue" plant may be the best option if you're looking for a plant with a lot of beautiful, long-lasting color. Despite its strange name, this plant is appealing due to its lovely blossoms. Read more

Echeveria Sea Dragon is commonly found in Mexico, although there are also some in Central America, South America, and the United States. Rocks, forests, and dry regions are favorable to them in their natural habitat. Read more

Due to their therapeutic benefits, maitake mushrooms are widely grown. This particular type of mushroom has been observed to grow naturally near the bases of oak and other trees. It is indigenous to North America and Northeast Japan. Read more

Moonstones, also known as Pachyphytum Oviferum, is a succulent that is native to Mexico and can make an eye-catching addition to your collection of plants. This plant, which has distinctive and lovely flowers that look gorgeous whether you grow them in your garden or containers, has silvery, plump leaves. Read more

String Of Watermelons is a succulent plant that is also known as Senecio Herreianus or Curio Herreanus. The genus belongs to the Asteraceae family of flowering plants. The genus contains evergreen succulents with discoid flower heads devoid of florets and tall, striated leaves. Read more

The Aeonium Lily Pad is a succulent plant native to the Canary Islands. The plant's fleshy, lily-shaped leaves, which develop in a rosette pattern, give rise to its name. Due to its low maintenance needs and tolerance for drought, the aeonium lily pad is a popular choice for gardens and landscaping. Read more

The stunning and distinctive plant Portulaca molokiniensis, commonly known as the petal leaf succulent, is native to the Molokini Islands, which are located off the coast of Hawaii. This plant is distinguished by its fleshy, rosette-shaped leaves that resemble petals. The thick, meaty leaves have a vivid green color on top and a purplish-red tint on the underside. Read more

Native to India, Nepal, and Northern Africa, ashwagandha is a herbaceous shrub from the nightshade family. One of the most significant plants in Ayurvedic medicine is Ashwagandha, also referred to as Indian ginseng or winter cherry. It has been used for thousands of years as a dietary supplement to treat a variety of illnesses, strengthen the immune system, and lower stress and anxiety. Read more

Root vegetables are what black salsify is. From a single seed, a long, thin root with green, pointed leaves can grow—often reaching lengths of more than one foot. On the outside it is pitch black, yet on the inside it is milky white. You peel it before cooking it. Since the root can often exude a lot of sticky sap when it is peeled, some people do not appreciate using salsify in their cuisine. I have discovered that the black salsify roots sold in grocery stores produce a far greater amount of sap than the roots I grow at home. Read more

The date-plum, also known as the Lotus Persimmon, Caucasian Persimmon, Lilac Persimmon, and False Lote tree (Diospyros lotus), is the rootstock that is most commonly utilized for Oriental persimmons. When it reaches full maturity, the plentiful tiny fruit can be eaten fresh or turned into jelly. This gorgeous, upright tree is covered in lush, dark green foliage that, in the fall, becomes a brilliant yellow. Read more