These are plants that I've been wanting to do a little research on. They are mostly succulents, which are rather ornamental! I first discovered them while browsing through an Anthropologie store. They are very unique and eye-catching. Where ever they stood, they immediately added personality to the surrounding products. I envision a couple resting on wooden table or on a kitchen countertop. I'm still learning about them, so I'm not yet informed of their needs and growing conditions.
Crassula Rupestris Var Marnieriana
I would prefer to call this plant "Jade Necklace" which is one of it's nicknames. It really looks like stacked caterpillars. It's very bubbly. (Its big sister is referred to as "Baby Necklace".)
Senecio Rowleyanus
This is absolutely my favorite succulent! It is more conveniently called "String of Pearls". From what I can understand these plants can survive outside (in an uncontrolled environment) as long as the temperatures aren't too extreme...just nice pleasant weather.
Succulents, in general, are self sufficient for a couple of weeks. They need to be watered every now and then. Less water in the winter, more in the summer.
Fertilizer never hurts! Although it is more beneficial for the String of Pearls to be enriched with potassium & phosporus rather than nitrogen carrying fertilizers. This will conversly soften and bloat the plant.
Aeonium Arboreum
The birth place of this beauty is in Morrocco! It needs lots of sun and it can, not surprisingly, withstand a drought. They look like perfect candidates for a felt making project. Mint and melon greens pair beautifully with their rusted rose colored outlines.
You can purchase the plant at this site:
http://www.plantsafari.com/Catalog/Detail/00038.html
http://www.plantsafari.com/Catalog/Detail/00038.html
Cotyledon Ladismithensis
This pebbly looking plant is commonly called the "Bear Paw". It is considered to be a rare exotic plant. It needs both equal amounts of light and shade.
