Lithops Origins, Care.Problems and a Tour of a large Collection.

 Lithops are commonly called 'Living Stones', 'Stoneface plant'  or 'Stone Plant'  'Split rock plant' and some species have their own common name such  L.viridis which is sometimes called the 'Green rock plant'. They are a succulent from South Africa, they spread over a large area and we have many species as well as many natural variations.

They do come from different climate areas, some are exposed to coastal fogs, some are not.

It was Cole who first started a comprehensive classification of the genus, spending many years collecting and numbering species and sub species so today we see tags such as  C105. The C indicating the that this is one of Coles discoveries and the number indicating where it was found.

In the video, we look at the Origins, Differences and Problems as well as discuss the breeding of lithops, both hybridisation and line breeding.

We also look as other Mesembs from the collection of James Lucas of Succulents Australia

The Tree Philodendron - Philodendron selloum

If you are looking for an indoor plant with amazing foliage, or an outdoor plant that gives you a tropical look then Philodendron selloum could be one to consider.

Philodendron selloum

Although often sold as an Indoor plant Philodendron selloum syn. P. bipinnatifidum has now been renamed named Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum.

It is a tropical plant from South America, however it can be grown outdoors in temperaate climates.  

Sometimes mistaken for Monstera delicosa, it can easily be distinguished by the foliage.

Philodendron selloum has lobed leaves Monstera delicosa has windows or 'fenestration'.

Indoors this can be a real feature plant, over time it can grow to take over a wall of a reasonably large room, of course you can prune it to keep it at a reasonable size, in fact you will need to.

So if you are looking for an interesting,   and easy care plant to add to your indoor jungle, this is one to consider.

For more information see - https://www.nurseriesonline.com/indoor-plants/philodendron-selloum/

 If you like Lithops, Living Stones or whatever you like to call them then we provide a look at a range of species and discuss names, origins and identification.

50 plus New and Rare Succulent Collection

 In this video we talk with James Lucas about some new and rare succulents in his collection.  - 50 plus Rare, and New Echeveria, Agavoides, Aeonium and other Varieties

 Soil For Succulents

We look t how to make your own potting mix for succulents.

Crassula Varieties, a diverse group of succulent plants

 A quick look at some of the many varieties of succulents in the Crassula genus.

How to Grow Cilantro or Coriander From Seed

Spring is a great time to plant Coriander (Cilantro) and it is very easy to grow from seed, in this short video, we show you how.