Plant Encyclopedia
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Acanthocereus tetragonus: complete guide
Acanthocereus tetragonus
Discover everything about the barbed-wire cactus: cultivation, care, and tips for this unique triangular cactus from Caribbean islands.
Agave chrysantha: complete guide
Agave chrysantha
Discover Golden-flower agave (Agave chrysantha) - a dramatic desert plant with yellow blooms. Perfect choice for dry front gardens with strong structural impact.
Agave shawii: complete guide
Agave shawii
The Coastal agave offers dramatic form and resilience. This Californian succulent grows slowly, requires minimal care, and radiates subtle elegance in dry gardens.
Agave toumeyana: complete guide
Agave toumeyana
Learn all about Agave toumeyana, Toumey's century plant from Arizona. Cultivation, care, appearance and ideal growing conditions.
Berg Alwyn: complete guide
Aloe broomii
Discover Aloe broomii, a compact South African aloe with thick gray-green leaves and yellow spring blooms. Care tips, ideal location, and companion plants.
Kraal Aloe: complete guide
Aloe claviflora
Discover Aloe claviflora, a striking South African aloe with narrow upright leaves and seasonal yellow-orange blooms. Care tips and design inspiration.
Orange Flame Aloe: complete guide
Aloe dawei
Discover Aloe dawei, a spectacular East African aloe with dramatic orange blooms. Expert care tips for this striking succulent.
Greathead's Aloe: complete guide
Aloe greatheadii
Discover Aloe greatheadii, a South African aloe with distinctive spotted leaves and yellow flowers. Care guide and growing tips.
Dwarf hedgehog aloe: complete guide
Aloe humilis
Discover dwarf hedgehog aloe (Aloe humilis), a compact South African succulent with red-tinted foliage and yellow flowers. Care and growing guide.
Black Thorn Aloe: complete guide
Aloe melanacantha
Discover Aloe melanacantha, a compact South African aloe with distinctive dark spines. Expert care tips and growing advice.
Mitra aloe: complete guide
Aloe perfoliata
Discover mitra aloe (Aloe perfoliata), a spectacular South African aloe with short triangular leaves and cone-shaped red flowers. Care and growing guide.
Book Aloe: complete guide
Aloe suprafoliata
Discover how to grow and care for the Book Aloe (Aloe suprafoliata). Practical tips for growth, watering, and ideal growing conditions.
Dune Aloe: complete guide
Aloe thraskii
Discover Aloe thraskii - a rare, durable coastal plant with striking yellow blooms. Read our full guide on growing, care, and where to find it in the UK and beyond.
Van Balen's Aloe: complete guide
Aloe vanbalenii
Learn to grow and care for Van Balen's Aloe (Aloe vanbalenii). Tips for growth, watering, and maintenance of this South African succulent.
FabaceaeCanavalia rosea: complete guide
Canavalia rosea
Discover the ornamental appeal of bay-bean, a tropical climbing vine with decorative purple-pink flowers and distinctive pods. Perfect for warm gardens with full sun.
CyperaceaeCarex holostoma: complete guide
Carex holostoma Drejer
Discover Arctic marsh sedge care, habitat preferences, USDA zones, and sourcing tips. Perfect for wet gardens and cold climate landscapes.
Carpobrotus acinaciformis: complete guide
Carpobrotus acinaciformis
Discover Red Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus acinaciformis), a lush ground cover with vibrant magenta flowers. Growing guide for dry gardens and terrace borders.
Cotyledon orbiculata: complete guide
Cotyledon orbiculata
Pig's ears is a striking succulent with thick, round silvery-green leaves that turn red in sunlight.
Crassula alata: complete guide
Crassula alata
Discover Crassula alata, an elegant succulent with fleshy leaves. Growing guide with tips for sunny placement, well-draining soil, and low-maintenance care.
Crassula arborescens: complete guide
Crassula arborescens
Tree crassula: drought-tolerant succulent from South Africa with silvery-green leaves and pink flowers. Easy care, perfect for containers, minimal watering needed.
Crassula multicava: complete guide
Crassula multicava
Discover the Cape Province pygmyweed, a frost-sensitive succulent with pink flowers. Grows 30cm tall with fine foliage. Perfect for pots and borders.
Crassula nudicaulis: complete guide
Crassula nudicaulis
Redleaf crassula is a compact South African succulent with distinctive deep red leaves.
Crassula rupestris: complete guide
Crassula rupestris
Rosary plant: South African succulent with rope-like stems. Perfect for dry locations. Water-minimal growing guide and heat tolerance info.
Bonsai Crassula: complete guide
Crassula sarcocaulis
Discover how to care for this fascinating succulent plant. With tips for watering, light and maintenance throughout the year.