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January 15, 2020 by Elise Xavier | Updated: August 25, 2020 - 1 Comment

Succulent Puns Aloe Vera Much; Which Are a Succ-cess to You?

While I was putting together my list of cactus puns, I came across a slew of succulent-themed puns too good not to share. I will admit - the cactus puns are still my favourite. There's something about puns that revolve around prickles, pins, points, and sharpness that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Green-Thumb Fun, Succulents

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January 11, 2020 by Elise Xavier | Updated: January 11, 2020 - Leave a Comment

Pretty Pink Succulents: The Perfect Pastels for Plant Arrangements

There's something ever-so-magical about succulents that change to colours besides green when they're stressed. While my favourite succulent leaf colour of all time is purple, echeverias, graptoverias, and other succulents that change to a pink hue are a very close … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Plant Facts, Succulents

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January 6, 2020 by Elise Xavier | Updated: July 26, 2020 - 2 Comments

Cactus Puns so Pricklin’ Funny, Life Would Succ Without Them

Who on earth doesn't love a good pun? If you're obsessed with plants, succulents, or even cacti in particular, there's just something magical about combining your passion for these with an enjoyment of punny one-liners. I took the time to do some digging and put together … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cacti, Green-Thumb Fun

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December 27, 2019 by Elise Xavier | Updated: December 27, 2019 - Leave a Comment

Succulents Flowering Red: Small Flowers to Ground Covers, Aloes, & More

There's something ever so stunning about a succulent in bloom. I'll readily admit, while purple is my personal favourite shade when it comes to a succulent's stressed leaf colours, if you're talking about flowers on succulents in particular, red easily makes it to the very … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Plant Facts, Succulents

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December 23, 2019 by Elise Xavier | Updated: December 24, 2019 - Leave a Comment

Purple Succulents: Vibrant Violets That Make Any Arrangement Pop

I've been into succulents for a relatively short period of time; probably only around a year. Needless to say, I'm way behind the massive trend that's popped up around succulents & cacti. Still, in the relatively short amount of time been into them, I've managed to find … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Plant Facts, Succulents

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November 19, 2019 by Elise Xavier | Updated: July 13, 2021 - 12 Comments

Naming Your Succulent? Fetching “Pet” Names, Funny & Cute

I've written an article about cute & funny names for cacti, and while I have to admit, those are absolutely my all-time favourites in terms of giving "pet" names to plants, it doesn't seem fair to go without giving at least some of the stunning succulents out there their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Green-Thumb Fun, Succulents

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