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How to Grow and Care for Echeveria

Echeveria

Echeveria is one of the most popular genera of succulent plants, prized for its beautiful rosette-shaped foliage, wide range of colors, and relatively easy care. Native primarily to Mexico, Echeveria includes many species, hybrids, and cultivars ranging from compact, symmetrical rosettes to larger plants with elongated stems. Echeveria is an excellent choice for succulent gardens, containers, rock gardens, windowsills, and other locations with plenty of sunlight and excellent drainage. With…
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Meet the Peacock Flower!

The peacock flower (aka Caesalpinia pulcherrima) is a member of the pea family native to the tropics of the Americas. The peacock flower is quite a captivating plant because of its fern-like leaves and unique orange flowers. Thriving in full sun with well-draining soil, this plant is just as easy to grow as it is beautiful. Seed propagation is supposed to be fairly easy with this plant. I am in…
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The Fall Sale

Mark your calendars! August 31st through September 2nd, Gen1 Greenhouse will be holding a fall sale. Along with our home-grown succulents, propagated and raised by Caleb Jones, we will also be offering many varieties of Petunias, Vincas, and several hanging basket arrangements. There will be much more, so come on out to Gen1 Greenhouse, 2081 Fm 2713, Nacogdoches, TX, August 31st – September 2nd. We hope to see you there!…
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