During the Christmas season, the poinsettia seems to get all the attention. However, there are related species of euphorbias that make excellent houseplants for colder areas.

The euphorbias are a very interesting group of plants.

The elephant's foot is an unusual succulent that is worth considering.

No collection of succulents is complete without the iridescent echeverias. These are sometimes called hens and chicks.

The crown of thorns has many admirable qualities. This commonly grown plant is related to the ever-popular poinsettia.

Common purslane is one of those succulents that many gardeners love to hate. It is pretty much considered a worthless weed. Yet, that doesn´t tell the full story behind this plant.

The well-known century plant or agave is misnamed. Here´s why.

Of the many kinds of Euphorbias, some of the most attractive ones have a bushy growth habit.

Grown as annuals, these succulents are members of the Aizoaceae family.

When it comes to container and garden plants, gardeners are always on the lookout for outstanding succulents. The first thing I look for are award winning ones. As an example, let´s look at some of the portulacas or moss roses that received FloraStar awards.