Category: Drought Tolerant Plants

by Lisa(Siloam Springs, AR, USA) I believe this came from very small silver seeds (half the size of beebee pellets), but I went to weed my flowerbed about four days ago and this was underneath all the milkweed. My mother, whose...

by Juliana(Sarasota, FL) I named him elefante I bought this cutie today at the Farmer’s Market and COMPLETELY forgot to ask what he was! I’d appreciate some help so I know how to take care of him properly! Thanks!!...

Upright, round, waxy leaves growing from one stem. Leaves have purple tinge around the edges. Drought Smart Plants reply: This appears to be some type of Kalanchoe – there are many to choose from in garden centers, box...

by Carol(British Columbia) Unknown succulent plant Recently bought this succulent from a local nursery. It is about 9 inches tall and has branches off of the main stem. There are no leaves.The bracts that run off of the main...

by Lorna(Naboomspruit, South Africa) Hi,someone gave me a lovely huernia(I think it’s one!) but I can’t find a photo of it anywhere. The stems look like a Huernia, and the flowers are in a group of about 8,on a...

by Christine(Edmonton, AB) Kalanchoe thyrsiflora Hello! Could you please provide me some information about this plant. Thank you! Comments for Thick leaves Aug 21, 2017 Flap Jacksby: Jacki Cammidge, Certified Horticulturist This...

by Phillip(Woodside, NY) Front view with hanging branches I brought this plant home during an office move (they were getting rid of all the old plants). I haven’t had any luck identifying it, other than knowing it must be...

by S S(Dallas, TX) This is one of some supermarket succulents I got to put in some smaller flowerpots outside in hopes that they’d do better than non-succulents in the heat and scorching sun. This is the first plant that...

by Taby(Toronto, Canada) Hello! I recently bought this little cactus at Home Depot, but it didn’t come with any instructions. I was wondering if anyone could identify it, and possibly give me some advice on how to care for...

by Madeleine(JHB SOUTH AFRICA) PURPLE AND YELLOW STAR I DO NOT KNOW WHAT NAME IS, BUT IT IS BEAUTIFUL Comments for STAR PLANT May 25, 2015 Stapeliaby: Jacki Your plant is Stapelia or Carrion Plant, and it may or may not smell...

by sylva parrillo(Fl. ) It has thick spikes and a flower that opens into a star like shape. The edges of the stalks have round bumps on the edges. Drought Smart Plants reply: What you have is one of the Stapelia tribe. These...

by Tara B(Walla Walla, WA USA) Just as above…small round “peas” on threadlike vines! What is this?? I love this little plant! Comments for Small round “peas” on threadlike vines! Sep 18, 2010 Peas in a...