Thanks for growing earthy with me. You are most likely here because you met a plant at my booth at a Beaches farmers market. Maybe you fell in love and decided to be roomies. These articles share more information about plant care and very likely include pictures of your new plant’s parents or grandparents. Read on and grow.

Stapelia Succulents Bloom Big All Summer Long

Native to Southern Africa, all varieties of Stapelia succulents thrive in hot, dry areas with sandy soil. Bright, indirect sun or partial sun is ideal for ensuring lots of blooms and healthy green stems. Full sun, especially full afternoon sun in Florida, can turn the stems reddish-brown. All Stapelia succulents use their large, star-shaped blooms…

So Much to Love About Hoya Kerrii

Also known as the sweetheart vine, slow-growing Hoya Kerrii can be variegated (pictured above) or solid green. They are sometimes sold as a single leaf and called a forever heart. If you’re looking for a plant as charming as it is easygoing, the Hoya Kerrii is a perfect long-term companion. Native to Southeast Asia where…

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