If you’d like a succulent plant which looks like a cactus, look no further than Euphorbia resinifera, or the Moroccan Mound succulent. It’s a striking plant which grows naturally in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, making a great architectural statement in any home or garden. In gardens which have rocky soil and long periods of drought, this is the perfect … Read More
Pachyphytum oviferum or the moonstone succulent is a striking plant which has unique and attractive foliage, all the while being a plant which is perfect for beginners, or those who travel a lot. If you’ve never seen a moonstone plant before, you might be surprised that it is a plant at all. Like Lithops succulents, the moonstone succulent looks like … Read More
Technically a succulent plant, the Madagascar palm is a lovely shrub which, while the foliage looks similar to a palm, it isn’t related to any palm plants. It also makes for a perfect foliage houseplant, as it’s easy to care for, and makes a leafy statement in any room you think needs a bit more greenery, as well as the … Read More
Magnolia flowers are among the oldest flowering plants still in existence. There are fossils of magnolias which we’ve managed to date back 95 million years. To put this into perspective, the genus Magnolia is older than the existence of bees, when these gorgeous plants were pollinated by beetles. You can still see some of that history today within the flowers, … Read More
Pachira Aquatica, or the money tree, is a very popular houseplant, recognized easily by its braided trunks and vibrant green leaves. This makes it a perfect species to make into a bonsai, as it already thrives as a houseplant, and because braiding the trunk is a common practice, this makes for great possibilities when it comes to shaping it into … Read More
The name Myrtle is derived from the Greek word myrrh, which became a general word to refer to perfume, which is apt as the Myrtle flower can produce a lovely essential oil with an intense fragrance. The myrtle tree comes from the Myrtus genus of the Myrtaceae family, created in 1753 by Linnaeus. While around 600 species of plants were … Read More
Known for its plentiful rays of sunny blooms, the mimosa was first discovered in Africa and Asia. It needs a warm climate to thrive, and it has become more widespread since then, growing in Australia, and the warmer parts of the United States. It may not come as a surprise that this lovely plant is associated with joy and positivity, … Read More
People have found fossils of the magnolia which date back at least 100 million years, so the magnolia tree is considered to be one of the oldest flowering plants on the planet, and perhaps one of the first. In that time, it seems they’ve barely changed at all, so not only can you enjoy the true beauty of the magnolia, … Read More
There are many types of the Morning Glory flower, and while some flower at night, and some during the morning hours, all are beautiful. It’s worth noting that if you do want morning glory vines in your garden – be very careful where you plant them, as in some places they are classified as invasive, and they will shortly take … Read More
Encompassing different terrains in picturesque locations, many captivating flowers hail from Mexico, and some you’ll be more familiar with than others. Some are even heavily featured in Mexican festivals, and their blooms are widely admired throughout the world. With their diverse and adaptable traits, Mexican flowers are grown all over the world. In their native country, they’re used in local … Read More
