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Succulents
•May 24, 2017•

CRASSULAS – GARDEN SURVIVORS

Crassulas – garden survivors This group of succulent plants are extremely variable in terms of leaf shape, structure and size. Small star shaped flowers are usually cream or white with red or pink the exception in some of the more colourful species. Many have attractive foliage some of which colours brightly during the colder winter...
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•April 9, 2017•

2 EASY-TO-GROW SUCCULENTS

Succulents are always a hot favourite during dry period in the garden.  Two tried and trusted old veterans that never seem to disappoint are Echeveria elegans (rock rose) and Graptopetalum paraguayense (mother of pearl).  Similar in appearance, the former has grey foliage and the latter, pink leaves that turn purple in winter. They both grow...
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•July 2, 2016•

HAWORTHIA AND GASTERIA

Aloes have certainly come to the fore in terms of the plant popularity stakes in recent times. They’re drought tolerant, easy to grow and many are indigenous. However, their lesser relatives are often forgotten in the aloe planting frenzy that is in vogue at the moment. Gasterias and Haworthias are closely related to aloes, belong to the same...
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•May 25, 2016•

SUCCULENTS FOR DRY GARDENS

Succulents come into their own in dry winter garden conditions. Many of them bloom during this time of the year, whilst others have leaves that colour up during the colder weather. Collectively, they are making great impact in gardens, especially where water is scarce. There are literally thousands and thousands of different types of plants that are classified...
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