Sedum morganianum, the donkey tail or burro’s tail, is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to southern Mexico. It is a succulent perennial producing trailing stems up to 60 cm long, with fleshy blue-green leaves and terminal pink to red flowers in summer. How do you care for a donkey tailContinue reading “Care for a Donkey tail succulent”
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Blooming Air Plants
The inflorescences in air plants produce beautiful flowers of different colors. Still waiting patiently for your Tillandsia to flower and wondering how you can help encourage the process. In an air plant’s life cycle, the bloom phase is the first stage. It marks the beginning of the reproductive process in the air plant in whichContinue reading “Blooming Air Plants”
Bluebonnet
Did you know that there are actually six native species of bluebonnet that grow in Texas and that all six of them are collectively classified as Texasβ state flower? Thereβs Lupinus texensis, of course, which is the bluebonnet that we all know and love. However, according to the Native Plant Society, Texas is also homeContinue reading “Bluebonnet”
Native Texan Flowering plants
Did you know that Texas is home to 5000-6000 species of native plants. As a state, it is responsible for the conservation of approximately a quarter (25%) of the North American native flora. There are many Perennials that are native to Texas, such as; Angel Trumpet, Blackfoot Daisy, and Coneflower, and Calylophus which can beContinue reading “Native Texan Flowering plants”
Window sill Garden
Growing vegetables indoors is impractical without an expensive greenhouse β except for herbs, which grow big enough for a satisfying harvest with minimal space or attention.Β A large south-facing window is ideal for an indoor herb garden, as most varieties require at least four to six hours of direct sunlight each day to thrive (mintsContinue reading “Window sill Garden”
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