Along with columns, club updates and other material, each issue of the Henry Shaw Cactus and Succulent Society Digest includes “Plant of the Month” articles on members’ favorite cacti and succulents. The articles typically include photos and facts on the plants’ origins, distribution and growing conditions, as well as care and cultivation tips. Plants featured in this month’s digest are shown below. Access previous POM articles from the pulldown menus to right.
By Nikki Murdick – Kalanchoes are members of the Crassulaceae family. Currently there are about 125 different plants in this genus, so there are many more from which to choose than just the mother of thousands, Kalanchoe diagremontiana. Kalanchoes have many different leaf types, growth forms and flower colors. They are a great genus to have on your shelves. …