Peperomia Graveolens (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh Grav-ee-OH-lens) is an ornamental, succulent, and perennial houseplant and one of the many peperomia plant species from the family Piperaceae.
The plant is a mini shrub growing about 10” inches in height. Growing indoors plants may grow taller as they stretch for light.
Peperomia graveolens sprouts gleaming red stems in wine red color and has succulent leaves, which are also wine red shade except for the upper part of the plant where it has a transparent v-shaped ‘window’ that allows the process of photosynthesis.
This shrub-like succulent is perfect for “filler” in your arrangements! It has v-shaped, “windowed” leaves that grow from a red stem. The leaves are transparent on top and red underneath. When it blooms, “Ruby Glow” has yellow-white flowers.
Tradescantia Nanouk (Tradescantia albiflora ‘Nanouk’), also known as Fantasy Venice, is a special type of spiderwort plant that’s become a must-have for plant lovers. Pink, white, purple, and green stripes pattern its lush leaves on upright stems.
Tradescantia Nanouk is such a hardy grower that it doesn’t require fertilizing.
Tradescantia got its common name Wandering Jew, because of the wandering way it grows. It spreads quickly, with sections of stem all growing in slightly varying directions, wandering about.
Sedeveria are hybrids of sedum and echeveria. They are succulent, and therefore drought-tolerant once established They can be propagated easily by separating offsets.
Sedeveria Rolly is an intergeneric hybrid between Sedum and Echeveria. It is a clump-forming succulent with rosettes of shiny, bright green leaves
Sedum dasyphyllum ‘Minor’ is a small succulent shrub with opposite, blue-green and purple (more purple in the sun) leaves and creeping stems forming shrubs.
The blooms are white and small with little black dots on the petals and green ovaries.
Sedum dasyphyllum “Corsican Stonecrop” is a great addition to a xeriscaped garden. As it grows, it spreads out, creating ground cover. It grows well in many areas, including full sun or partial shade.
Sedum plant needs more water in the spring and summer, but you can allow the topsoil to become slightly dry between each watering. During the winter season, reduce watering.
Sedum x Rubrotinctum ‘Aurora’ is the most beautiful little succulent. The colors are so dainty and pretty and makes a great addition to any garden or collection.
It has pale pink, fleshy jelly bean shaped leaves with small yellow flowers emerging in the winter. Perfect for hangers, rockeries as long as grown in a partly shade position.
Six- to eight-inch (15-20 cm.) stems grow upward and lean when leaves weigh it down. Small yellow flowers appear abundantly in winter to spring during the early years of growth.
Sedums grow best in well-drained gravelly soil that is not wet in winter.
The string of bananas (Senecio radicans) is actually a close relative of the popular string of pearls succulent but is known for being faster growing and easier to care for. For anyone who has unsuccessfully tried to keep a string of pearls alive, the string of bananas may be the succulent for you.
Native to South Africa, the string of bananas is a part of the Asteraceae family and is characterized by glossy, banana-shaped leaves that grow on long, hanging tendrils. It makes an excellent hanging houseplant or can be trained to grow upwards on a trellis or moss pole depending on the look you are going for. String of bananas can also be grown successfully outdoors in succulent gardens, but they are not frost-tolerant so require regions that experience warm weather year-round.
String of bananas are fast-growing, low-maintenance succulents that can be easily enjoyed by beginners and experts alike. They are drought-tolerant and do not require regular fertilizing, repotting, or pruning. The most important part of growing a healthy string of bananas is ensuring that the succulent receives enough light as they do not grow well in low-light conditions.
This succulent is a perennial vine of the Asteraceae family and is native to southwest Africa.
Like most succulents, it requires very little hands-on care.
In addition to its unique foliage, string of pearls can produce tiny white flowers with bright-colored stamens. (Some say the blooms smell like cinnamon.)
Variegated String of Pearls A phenomenal variegated oddity in the succulent world. String of Pearls is a well-loved favorite but its variegated form is a cut above. Its bead-like leaves are mottled with cream, green, and sometimes even pink! The thin, string-like stems can cascade several feet.
String of Pearls tends to like a bit more water than most succulents. Only water when the soil is dry; a slight wrinkling of the leaves indicates the plant is ready for water.
produces pom pom-like flowers that smell of cinnamon. Try growing Variegated String of Pearls in a hanging pot
This variety is easy to re-root from stem cuttings.
