Portulaca oleracea
BOTANICAL NAME: Portulaca oleracea COMMON NAME: Purslane Succulent groundcover with brightly coloured flowers for hot, dry areas. Easy to grow. Long lasting. DESCRIPTION: A... Read More
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SUCCULENTS & ALOES BLOG
EASY TO GROW SUCCULENTS
Succulents are always a hot favourite during dry periods in the garden. Two tried and trusted old veterans that never seem to disappoint are Echeveria... Read More
TOP 5 INDIGENOUS SUCCULENTS
Drought tolerant succulents abound in the wide range of local indigenous plants. Use them to add colour to the garden, especially in winter. They’re bold... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
ALOES FOR WINTER COLOUR
Aloes are the most noticeable plants in the winter landscape in many parts of the country. Most of our local indigenous aloes and many new... Read More
PORK BUSHES MAKE A HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT
Portulacaria afra commonly know as pork bush, spekboom or elephant’s food is being cultivated globally for the efficient role it plays in carbon sequestration. The succulent... Read More