Plant of the Month – January
Lace Aloe Torch Plant Aloe aristata Plant Form: Succulent Water Use: Very low Mature Size: 0.8-1 ft. tall x 1-2 ft. wide Exposure: Full sun, light shade Bloom Time: Spring (May), Summer (June – Aug) Native to: South Africa Hardiness: Cold hardy to 15°F Lace Aloe is a dwarf succulent species perfect for edging, ground covers, or in pots. It only asks for well-draining soil and not too much water, especially in hot summers, needing watering only 2 to 4 times […]
Plant of the Month – August
Thorncrest Agave Agave univittata (A. heteracantha, A. lophantha) Plant Form: Succulent Water Use: Very low, low Mature Size: 1.5 ft. tall x 2 ft. wide Exposure: Full sun, part sun Bloom Time: Summer (Aug), Fall (Sept-Oct) Native to: Southern Texas, Mexico Hardiness: Cold hardy to 0-10°F Thorncrest Agave is an attractive, small, rosette-forming succulent. Its dark green leaves have a pale green mid-stripe, and their edges are lined with sharp teeth. Several cultivars are available with various shades of color-stripe patterns […]