Our May box featuring Crassula Pubescens Ssp. Radicans, Graptopetalum 'Purple Haze', Echeveria 'Ramillete', Pachyphytum oviferum Pink Moonstone and Tillandsia Harrisii
1. Crassula Pubescens Ssp. Radicans
Small Red Carpet Stonecrop (Crassula pubescens ssp. radicans) is a low, bushy succulent that spreads to form a dense ground cover. Its small oval leaves start green but can turn bright red when grown in strong sunlight. The colorful foliage creates a vibrant carpet effect, especially in warm, sunny conditions.
This variety grows steadily and may produce clusters of tiny white flowers in late winter or spring. It prefers bright light with well-draining soil and infrequent watering once the soil is dry. In frost-free climates it can grow outdoors as a ground cover, while in cooler areas it grows well indoors in containers.
Filtered / Partial Sun, Full Sun.
Water infrequently. Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Avoid letting water sit in the rosette to prevent rot.
Gritty, well-draining soil is essential. Use a cactus and succulent mix with 70%-80% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite.
2. Graptopetalum 'Purple Haze'
Graptopetalum ‘Purple Haze’ is a stunning trailing succulent known for its soft, dusty purple to lavender tones that deepen under bright light. Its slender, pointed leaves grow along cascading stems, creating a hazy, pastel-like effect that lives up to its name.
As it matures, ‘Purple Haze’ readily produces offsets and can branch along the stems, forming a fuller, flowing display. During the growing season, it may produce delicate star-shaped flowers on thin stalks, typically in soft white or pale yellow tones with subtle markings—adding a light, airy charm.
Plants may be shipped bare root.
Bright Indoor Light.
Gritty, well-draining soil is essential. Use a cactus and succulent mix with 50%-75% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite.
Water infrequently. Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Avoid letting water sit in the rosette to prevent rot.
Generally non-toxic to humans and animals.
3. Echeveria 'Ramillete'
Echeveria ‘Ramillete’ is a charming rosette-forming succulent with tightly packed, spoon-shaped leaves in soft blue-green tones, often blushing pink to rose along the edges under bright light. Its delicate pastel coloring gives it a fresh, bouquet-like look.
In the growing season, it can send up slender flower stalks with small, bell-shaped blooms in shades of coral, pink, or yellow, adding seasonal interest.
Plants may be shipped bare-root with the No Pot option. Option with pots will be shipped with soil.
Well-draining cactus and succulent soil.
Water infrequently. Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Avoid letting water sit in the rosette to prevent rot.
Bright Indoor Light, Filtered / Partial Sun
4. Pachyphytum oviferum Pink Moonstone
Pachyphytum Oviferum is a very rare and attractive succulent, with pinkish chubby pebble-like leaves covered with a thin layer of white powder. It's highly sought after because many people love their lovely color and unique appearance.
In winter to early spring, it produces dark pink bell-shaped flowers.
All of the plants may be shipped bare root.
Partial shade to full sun.
Well-draining soil.
Avoid letting water sit for too long in the rosette to prevent rot and fungal diseases.
5. Tillandsia Harrisii
Tillandsia harrisii is a very unique looking air plant up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. It has a relatively long stem, with the leaves usually directed to one side, and curled in a dense rosette.
The inflorescence is comprised of five to nine spirally arranged flowers, with orange to red floral bracts and blue-violet petals.
All of the plants may be shipped bare root.
Bright filtered light.
No soil is needed. Sand, sea glass, rocks, pebbles & bark chip can be used instead of soil.
Frequent misting several times a week is necessary. Fuchsii will also benefit from a soaking bath every month. Give it a little shake off afterwards to make sure water doesn't collect in the bottom leaves to prevent rot.
