By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Nov 22 2019

Quick Peek: Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Cinnamon' in 2.5" Birch-Style Wrap

These eye-catching succulents, snuggled in their cozy, birch-inspired wrapping, will add spunk to your decor. Great succulent gift idea! Easy-care, low-maintenance plants perfect for the holidays. Collection features 3 birch-inspired pot wraps and 3 - 2.5" assorted succulents.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Nov 22 2019

Quick Peek: Crassula tetragona "Mini Pine Tree" in 3.5" Birch-Style Wrap

These eye-catching succulents, snuggled in their cozy, birch-inspired wrapping, will add spunk to your decor. Great succulent gift idea! Easy-care, low-maintenance plants perfect for the holidays. Collection features 3 birch-inspired pot wraps and 3 - 3.5" assorted succulents. Available on shopaltmanplants: http://ow.ly/MVqG30pVDEl

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Nov 21 2019

Quick Peek: Aloe brevifolia "Short-Leaved Aloe"

Aloe brevifolia forms powder blue rosettes, with translucent "teeth" along edges of leaves. Forms wide clumps in time. Native to South Africa. Hummingbirds love the tubular bright orange flowers on tall spikes. Excellent in rock gardens or as landscape plants. Porous soil with excellent drainage. Full to part sun, water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Nov 21 2019

Quick Peek: Echeveria 'Xanthe Rose'

Forms an attractive rosette of lilac leaves (loosely rose shaped); at times has a goldish cast, particularly to the margins. Drought tolerant when established. Needs well-draining soil. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost. Looks best with regular watering in hotter months. Echeveria ‘Xanthe Rose’ is an Altman Plants original hybrid.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Nov 21 2019

Quick Peek: Melocactus azureus "Turk's Cap Cactus"

We humans may prefer to avoid being blue, but it’s a great look for cacti. Hailing from Brazil, Melocactus azureus (“Turk's cap cactus”) sports a globular, noticeably ribbed frosty blue body that’s protected by variably colored spines — silvery white to reddish brown. When the cactus reaches a certain age, fetching pink flowers emerge from its cephalium. Its what? A cephalium is a peculiar woolly mass associated with Melocactus species that forms a distinctive cap of sorts on top of the plant. Far out (or far up, as it were)! Native to semitropical environs, Melocactus azureus is really loving life (best growth & appearance) when the temperature stays above 50° F. Because of that we recommend this one in its own container on the patio or a sunny windowsill. For nifty pairings, locate it near succulents or cacti expressing shades of orange, coral, or light pink.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Nov 20 2019

Quick Peek: Mammillaria camptotricha "Bird's Nest"

Mammillaria camptotricha, native to Mexico, is a globular cactus with long tubercles that have golden twisting soft spines nearly obscuring the body. Offsets freely to form wide clusters. When one looks down at the mass of twisted spines, one is reminded of a "bird's nest". Small white flowers.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Nov 20 2019

Quick Peek: Austrocephalocereus estevesii

Austrocephalocereus estevesii, native to Brazil, forms blue-green stems with many ribs. Stems are densely spined with golden or reddish-gold spines arising from cream-colored areoles. A very beautiful collector's item. Flowers in the summer.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Nov 20 2019

Quick Peek: Cereus forbesii monstrose 'Ming Thing'

This lovably abnormal thing is quite a “thing” indeed...‘Ming Thing'. It’s a monstrose (monster) form of Cereus forbesii (aka C. validus), meaning that it exhibits naturally occurring mutant growth, in the form of sculptural club-like shapes. Woolly areoles and short black spines appear on top of these myriad bizarro stems, which kind of resemble rounded, clenched fists. Ming thing is excellent for windowsill or dish garden culture. While people tend to think of cacti as sun lovers, this mutant variety is thrilled to bask in shade or filtered light. Prefers warmer temperatures during cold winter months.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Nov 20 2019

Quick Peek: Notocactus scopa "Silver Ball Cactus"

Notocactus scopa, native to Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay, is a clustering globular cactus that forms semi-columnar stems to 10" in height. Stems are densely covered with silvery, soft white radials. Yellow flowers in profusion in spring. Protect from frost.Provide bright light; hardy to 32°F. Water thoroughly when soil is dry

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Nov 20 2019

Quick Peek: Opuntia microdasys albata "Angel Wings"

Take care not to touch the glochids ("dots" of minute spines that detach readily and can cause irritation to the skin and eyes). The flowers are sulphur yellow and appear in spring. Requires porous cactus soil with adequate airflow. Prefers bright light to filtered sunlight and ample airflow.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Nov 20 2019

Quick Peek: Echeveria 'Parva'

A hybrid of Echeveria purpusorum and possibly Echeveria secunda ‘Pumila’, it somewhat gives the impression of an artichoke. Small bell-shaped bicolor flowers are golden and orange. Good windowsill or dish garden plant. Porous soil with adequate drainage. Protect from frost. Provide bright light; hardy to 36F; to 3"+. Water thoroughly when soil is dry.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Nov 20 2019

Quick Peek: Echeveria 'Lime n' Chile'

Add some juicy zest and spice to your patio or garden with Echeveria ‘Lime n’ Chile’. This frosty lime green variety offsets prolifically to form attractive clusters. When those new chicks come in, it also becomes pretty floriferous, putting out four to five inflorescences per rosette. Flowers are larger than some echeverias, and are a bright tangerine, with outer petals a darker orange. Hummingbirds are particularly drawn to the blooms for their nourishing (citrusy?) nectar. Sometimes its leaves are slightly variegated, displaying a stippled appearance. Echeveria ‘Lime n’ Chile’ is superb as an ingredient in a dish garden with echeverias that exhibit purples, pinks, or reds. Unfussy as long as it has good drainage, this rugged little guy forms mounds of chunky rosettes. and can be grown outside in temperate climates. Echeveria ‘Lime n’ Chile’ is an Altman Plants original hybrid.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Nov 20 2019

Quick Peek: Faucaria tigrina "Tiger Jaws"

Put your ear next to Faucaria tigrina and you might just hear a faint roar. Faucaria tigrina (tiger jaws), native to South Africa, forms rosettes of thick, fleshy triangular grayish-green leaves. Leaves are covered with white dots upon close inspection and have many recurved soft translucent teeth along the margins. Large silky yellow flowers in the afternoon during the autumn months.]

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Nov 20 2019

Quick Peek: Flowering Lithops spp

There's no ifs, ands or "butts" about it -- lithops (living stones) are pretty intriguing lifeforms. The genus Lithops is in the family of Aizoaceae (synonymous with Mesembryanthemaceae), which also includes the various forms of plants known as ice plants and those known as mimicry plants. A single body can be to 1.5" in diameter, and is split by a central "cleft", creating the "bilobed" body.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Nov 20 2019

Quick Peek: Echinopsis leucomalla "Cob Cactus"

Echinopsis leucomalla, native to Argentina, is a globular plant to 4" in diameter that is densely covered with glistening white spines. Lovely sulphur yellow flowers to 3" in diameter in spring and summer. Protect from frost. Provide bright light; hardy to 32F; to 6" tall. Water thoroughly when soil is dry.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Mon Oct 28 2019

Quick Peek: Cotyledon ladismithiensis Bear's Paw

Look out, lovers of fuzzed-out succulents. The texturally lovable Cotyledon ladismithiensis will raise the hairs on your arms...or heart. Several "teeth" at the apex of each fleshy, fuzzy leaf give the appearance of bear paws. Clusters of bell-shaped yellowish-orange flowers come in late spring. Water with caution in the winter. It can lose roots if the soil stays cold and wet for too long. Desirable as a complement to aloes or classic rose-shaped succulents like echeverias in a dish garden, or in a rock garden in temperate climates.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Oct 11 2019

Quick Peek: Cremnosedum ‘Crocodile’

Cremnosedum ‘Crocodile’ is an intergeneric hybrid of Cremnophila nutans and Sedum furfuraceum. Leaves are like fat beads, usually dark green but they can flush brownish in strong light and in summer. Stems have reptilian-like scaling that creates an interesting antique appearance.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Oct 11 2019

Quick Peek: Mammillaria elongata 'Copper King'

The cultivar 'Copper King' has stems that are densely covered with bright copper spines. Star-shaped light yellow flowers in rings appear in late winter.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Oct 11 2019

Quick Peek: Pachyveria 'Spring Bouquet'

Pachyveria ‘Spring Bouquet’ US PP30,341 is an intergeneric hybrid (Pachyphytum x Echeveria) created by Altman Plants. Pachyverias are among the most darling cuties of the succulent ream, adorably exhibiting some of the neatest Pachyphytum and Echeveria traits. This uncommon variety forms powdery teal rosettes of tapered cylindrical leaves. Fill a spring vase or three with the darling, profuse apricot-colored blooms of this delightful and admirably floriferous succulent that our breeding team developed to provide you with a fantastic flower show. Flowers appear on arching stalks in late winter to spring. Forms small shrubby stems of rosettes. Good in rock gardens and mixed containers.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Oct 11 2019

Quick Peek: Graptoveria 'Amethorum'

Forms rosettes to 3" in diameter with very plum grayish-green leaves with lighter margins. Blushes violet in bright light. Excellent for shadier areas in rock gardens or windowsills. Porous soil with adequate drainage. Bright, filtered light with ample airflow. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Oct 11 2019

Quick Peek: Mammillaria gracilis fragilis "Thimble Cactus"

Tiny globular bodies are densely covered with interlaced white radial spines, giving the impression of white "thimbles". Clusters prolifically to form large mats. Satiny creamy yellow flowers in late winter. Requires porous cactus soil. Prefers bright light with ample airflow. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Cold tolerance to 25 degrees Fahrenheit, however, best to provide protection from frost to prevent scarring.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Sep 05 2019

A Quick Peek: Gymnocalycium mihanovichii 'Hibotan' "Moon Cactus"

Imagine a kaleidoscope of vivid colors radiating from your windowsill, bookshelf, or patio. That wondrous effect is yours with our grafted cacti, beaming like little beacons. And they just might periodically reward you with adorable white light in the form of flowers. They shine in shade to indirect, bright light.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Sep 05 2019

Quick Peek: Echeveria ‘Perle von Nurnberg’

Echeveria ‘Perle von Nurnberg’ is a radiant pearl, or "perle," of all-time elegance, often described as one of the most beautiful succulents ever to be introduced. An amazing abundance of shiny hybrids have followed since ‘Perle von Nurnberg’ arrived in the 1930s, but there’s a reason why this medium-size beauty is an all-time favorite of succulent enthusiasts.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Sep 05 2019

A Quick Peek: Gasteria ‘Little Warty’

Don't you wish we could all look as good as Gasteria ‘Little Warty’ does with all those white warts? We know we could stomach having several of these in and around the house: on the patio, in a sunroom or near a window in the kitchen or living room. Indeed, this variable hybrid’s warts (tubercles) are little, but they are numerous, on all sides of the leaves, adding tactile drama to this thick-leaved variegated succulent. On that note, no two leaf patterns are the same, or so it seems.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Sep 05 2019

A Quick Peek: Senecio rowleyanus “String of Pearls”

Senecio rowleyanus, native to Namibia, Africa, has pendant stems to 3 feet or more with unusual round leaves giving the impression of beads, peas, or pearls. String of pearls is a superb subject for a hanging basket, and can be in the house in a bright airy room, or outside in a protected patio. Consider hanging several to create a sense of verdant greenery.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Sep 04 2019

A Quick Peek: String of Dolphins hanging succulent

This playful, succulent variety may not dance on the water, but it is resilient when it comes to the waves of heat! However, remember to keep them moist enough to prevent the dolphin-shaped leaves from puckering. A well-draining pot does nicely for them.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Mon Aug 26 2019

A Quick Peek: Gymnocalycium mihanovichii 'Hibotan' "Moon Cactus" Flowering

Imagine a kaleidoscope of vivid colors radiating from your windowsill, bookshelf, or patio. That wondrous effect is yours with our grafted cacti, beaming like little beacons. And they just might periodically reward you with adorable white light in the form of flowers. They shine in shade to indirect, bright light.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Mon Aug 26 2019

A Quick Peek: Lithops spp

There's no ifs, ands or "butts" about it -- lithops (living stones) are pretty intriguing lifeforms. The genus Lithops is in the family of Aizoaceae (synonymous with Mesembryanthemaceae), which also includes the various forms of plants known as ice plants and those known as mimicry plants. A single body can be to 1.5" in diameter, and is split by a central "cleft", creating the "bilobed" body.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Mon Aug 26 2019

A Quick Peek: Kalanchoe tomentosa “Panda Plant”

If you're lucky, you might get the opportunity to admire a panda from afar at a zoo, but here's a cute-as-can-be "panda" of which you can get a really up-close peek...at your home, 24/7 365 days a year. Kalanchoe tomentosa, commonly known as panda plant, forms a shrubby succulent plant with long oval-shaped leaves that are densely covered in fuzzy felt. Flowers are small, furry, and bell-shaped.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Mon Aug 26 2019

A Quick Peek: Sempervivum calcareum “Hens n’ Chicks”

Sempervivum calcareum, native to high altitudes of France and Italy, forms very geometric, densely packed rosettes of blue-green leaves with reddish-purple tips. An absolutely profuse offsetter, hence the "hen n' chicks" nickname, and tolerant of cold like few other succulents. Plant in clusters, whether in landscape or dish gardens. In time, a mat could reach 20 inches in diameter.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Mon Aug 26 2019

A Quick Peek: Senecio radicans "String of Bananas”

The stems of Senecio radicans have curious banana-shaped emerald-green leaves with fascinating translucent “windows” that aid in photosynthesis. Flowers are like pom-poms of many tiny white flowers and are fragrant (cinnamon-y). Quickly forms plush hanging baskets. Hang a bunch to create a sense of lush (succulent) greenery, even mixing with Senecio rowleyanus (string of pearls) and Portulacaria afra ‘Variegata’.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Mon Aug 26 2019

A Quick Peek: Cotyledon ladismithiensis “Bear’s Paw”

Look out, lovers of fuzzed-out succulents. The texturally lovable Cotyledon ladismithiensis will raise the hairs on your arms...or heart. Several “teeth” at the apex of each fleshy, fuzzy leaf give the appearance of bear paws. Clusters of bell-shaped yellowish-orange flowers come in late spring. Water with caution in the winter.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Mon Aug 26 2019

A Quick Peek: Aloe ‘Delta Dawn’

This clump-forming dwarf Aloe hybrid boasts stiff green leaves generously overlaid by raised white, peachy or orange markings, with attractive bright orange/coral teeth along the margins. Looks great surrounded by soft succulents in a dish garden, including those with green or purple-type foliage. Colors intensify in cool weather.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Aug 07 2019

A Quick Peek: Echinopsis Rose Quartz

This incredibly floriferous peanut cactus is a hybrid (Chamaecereus x Lobivia), with both genera now under the Echinopsis umbrella. The flowers are to 3 inches in diameter, rose-colored, and tinged with purple highlights.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Aug 07 2019

A Quick Peek: Facuaria Tigrina Tiger Jaws

Put your ear next to Faucaria tigrina and you might just hear a faint roar. Faucaria tigrina (tiger jaws), native to South Africa, forms rosettes of thick, fleshy triangular grayish-green leaves. Leaves are covered with white dots upon close inspection and have many recurved soft translucent teeth along the margins.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Aug 07 2019

A Quick Peek: Graptosedum California Sunset

Graptosedum ‘California Sunset’ forms rosettes with lanceolate bluish-green leaves that blush pinkish-orange in strong light. Possibly a hybrid of Sedum adolphi. Star-shaped white flowers appear during spring and summer. Excellent color accent for rock gardens or as a small ground cover.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Tue Jul 16 2019

Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus Flower Time Lapse

Echinocereus rigidissimus rubrispinus (rainbow hedgehog cactus) is one of the prettiest hedgehogs you'll ever lay eyes on. Certainly the most pink. Beautiful deep rose flowers to 4" in diameter with white centers appear in late spring. The beauty of the spination is jaw-dropping.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Jun 27 2019

A Quick Peek: Aeonium 'Kiwi'

Aeonium 'Kiwi' cluster. The origin of this presumed A. haworthii hybrid is unknown.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Jun 13 2019

A Quick Peek: Echeveria 'Fleur Blanc'

Echeveria 'Fleur Blanc' is a smile-inducing little windowsill &ampx; patio plant for succulent parents.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed May 29 2019

Size Comparison

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri May 17 2019

A Quick Peek: Echeveria 'Ramillete'

Echeveria ‘Ramillete’ is a compact apple-green hybrid that develops red tips in cool weather, as if they were dipped in candle wax. There's nothing cool (the shivery kind) about the flowers bell-shaped tangerine flowers that hang from profuse racemes.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri May 17 2019

A Quick Peek: Aloe ‘Swordfish’

Aloe ‘Swordfish’ is a blue-green hybrid that develops hints of violet in bright light. Its long, slender leaves sport partially scalloped pink-red edges that are not at all prickly. It flourishes as a focal piece in pots but can make a nice accent in the ground in temperate climates. It flowers red with a branched inflorescence. Aloe 'Swordfish' is an Altman Plants original hybrid.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri May 17 2019

A Quick Peek: Aloe ‘Oik’

The brilliantly bumpy Aloe 'Oik' is a dwarf aloe hybrid by breeder Karen Zimmerman.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Apr 24 2019

A Quick Peek: Sedum adolphi 'Sunset'

Check out this colorful 2" cutie -- from greenish yellow to fiery orange.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Mon Dec 09 2019

Graptosedum 'California Sunset'

We sure do love our sunsets here in Southern California, especially during this time of year. Graptosedum ‘California Sunset’ forms rosettes with lanceolate bluish-green leaves that blush pinkish-orange in strong light. Star-shaped white flowers appear during winter to spring. Excellent color accent for rock gardens or as a small ground cover. Spreading stems allow rosettes to attractively drape over a pot or small wall.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Oct 10 2019

Cozy up to Kalanchoe tomentosa (Panda Plant)

Now for a succulent plant you can hug! The leaves of Kalanchoe tomentosa are densely covered by hairs, giving this tactile treasure a plush feel to the touch. A great plant for dish gardens, on windowsills, or in freeze-free landscapes.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Sep 05 2019

Aloe 'Blizzard' US PP21, 408

Developed by Altman Plants, Aloe ‘Blizzard’ US PP21,408 is a patented, one-of-a-kind, perfect storm of variegation, attractive blooms, and compact size. Our breeding team wanted to create a white aloe that grew faster and more upright than one of its parents and with brighter color.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Aug 07 2019

Echinopsis 'Rose Quartz'

This incredibly floriferous peanut cactus is a hybrid (Chamaecereus x Lobivia), with both genera now under the Echinopsis umbrella. The flowers are to 3 inches in diameter, rose-colored, and tinged with purple highlights. Not only is 'Rose Quartz' very appealing, but it's also very resistant to insects such as mealybugs and to pathogens such as soft rot.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Jun 20 2019

Portulacaria afra 'Variegata': a happy delicacy for elephants &ampx; succulent fans

Portulacaria afra ‘Variegata’ is a beautiful shrubby plant with mahogany-colored stems that are accented by highly succulent yellow leaves with green midstripes.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Apr 05 2019

Chill out with Echeveria 'Arctic Ice'

Echeveria ‘Arctic Ice’ US PP29,584 is a patented succulent hybrid created by Altman Plants. This chunky, fleshy standout produces concentric, snowball-esque rosettes of opalescent white leaves. A robust grower with a beautiful mounding growth habit. Along with in dish gardens and freeze-free landscapes, it would also serve superbly in a wedding bouquet or table centerpiece.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Feb 06 2019

Mammillaria gracilis fragilis (Thimble Cactus)

In this video, our cactus wrangler Tom talks about Mammillaria gracilis fragilis (Mammillaria vetula subs. gracilis), a beautifully detailed, colony-forming specimen.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Mon Oct 08 2018

Succulent of the Month: Sedum adolphi Firestorm™

Sedum adolphi Firestorm™ is a striking selection of golden sedum, displaying cant-miss red margins in bright light. It is an incredibly versatile rangy color accent in succulent landscapes, borders and along pathways, or for spilling forth out of planters. Star-shaped white flowers add winsome contrast to the greenish-yellow leaf color and those fiery margins.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Jul 12 2018

Succulent of the Month: A tough &ampx; colorful, not creepy & 'precious', monster jade plant

Crassula ovata ‘Gollum’ is considered to be a monstrose form of the popular jade plant (Crassula ovata). The leaves, unlike the flattened leaves of regular jade, form odd tubular, lime green “fingers.” The tip of the leaf is often a brilliant, translucent red.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Jun 06 2018

Succulent of the Month: Echeveria ‘Perle von Nurnberg’: A succulent of stunning elegance

While new succulent hybrids pop up seemingly every day, Echeveria ‘Perle von Nurnberg’ has stood the test of time with stunning grace — well the 80-some years since it was created. The pink highlights bring us back every time. Listen to our succulent whisperer Tom Jesch talk about this beyond lovely rosette stunner.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu May 03 2018

Moon cacti: Put these colorful grafted creations in your orbit

These beautiful Gymnocalycium seedlings lack chlorophyll and therefore cannot survive on their own, but when grafted onto rootstock of Hylocereus cacti, the colorful, shade-friendly living lollipops can brighten up any room. Listen to our cactus whisperer Tom Jesch talk about this vibrant union of cacti.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Tue Apr 03 2018

It’s a succulent sunrise: Anacampseros telephiastrum variegata

Anacampseros telephiastrum variegata, an adorable little mat-forming succulent, lights up any space or dish garden with a ravishing mix of pink, green, and creamy ivory or yellow. It doesn’t tolerate intense heat or strong, direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Prefers bright, filtered light and temperate climates with ample airflow. Native to South Africa, occurring in much the same areas as the mimicry plants, or Mesembranthemaceae. Requires a porous soil that drains quickly. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Mar 01 2018

Luminous jelly beans: Sedum rubrotinctum ‘Aurora’

Sedum rubrotinctum ‘Aurora’ is an especially pink cultivar of the stonecrop succulent known as pork and beans or jelly bean plant. This attractive ground-cover form should stay to about 6 inches high but it can spread to about 3 feet, in part because it roots easily from stems and leaves.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Jan 31 2018

Add zest, spice with Echeveria ‘Lime n’ Chile’

Echeveria ‘Lime n’ Chile’ is an Altman Plants original hybrid that forms rosettes of chunky lime-green leaves and produces a veritable bouquet of tangerine/gold flowers.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Jan 03 2018

Caught in the grip of succulent jaws

Faucaria tigrina (tiger jaws), a native of South Africa, is a clump-forming succulent with thick, fleshy, triangular green leaves that are lined with soft, recurved teeth. Watch our tiger jaws whisperer Tom get up-close and personal with this striking plant.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Tue Dec 05 2017

A little zebra for your windowsill

The haworthias known as zebra plants are some of the best succulent houseplants around, as they are better adapted to low light than most other succulents.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Nov 10 2017

Succulent of the Month: A little jewel of a succulent

Crossing a pachyphytum with an echeveria gave the succulent world a "little jewel": Pachyveria 'Glauca'. Decorate your nooks and crannies, such as a windowsill or in a rock garden, with this blue-green gem of a hybrid.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Oct 11 2017

Let this 'Prince' reign in your garden or on a windowsill

Echeveria 'Black Prince' is unusual for an echeveria in that its leaves can appear nearly black in color.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Sep 20 2017

Hanging around with string of bananas

Senecio radicans is commonly known as string of bananas because its cascading stems resemble strings and strings and strings of green bananas. Those pendant "strings" make this succulent a perfect fit for a hanging basket.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Tue Aug 08 2017

Old man of the Andes likes life up high

Oreocereus celsianus (Old man of the Andes) dwells in the mountains of Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. In this video, Tom talks about the cactus's highly purposeful and stylish white hairs and how to successfully incorporate this cool character into your landscape or patio garden.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Tue Jul 25 2017

Explore the rugged character known as golden barrel cactus

There's not a whole lot of mellow about the eye-popping, golden-yellow sphere known as golden barrel cactus. Officially named Echinocactus grusonii, this spiny orb belongs in the orbit of every gardener who desires a space light on fuss but deep with dramatic appeal.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Jun 14 2017

A Happy-Glow-Lucky Rosette

Tom talks about a pretty little succulent that will light up your landscape or glow from a container: Echeveria 'Lola', whose violet-pink-blushed marble leaves would look great in a centerpiece or bridal bouquet.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri May 26 2017

A tale about tails...'Burrito' tails

Tom explains how to “greenify” your container gardening with the bright lime-green tails of hang-friendly Sedum ‘Burrito’.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Mar 10 2017

Pet (Your) Plant

Bringing a pet into your home can be an exciting occasion. Perhaps you are looking for a companion or a new form of responsibility. No matter what the reason may be, man’s best friend can be a lot of work. For those in search of less commitment, adopt our favorite succulent pet, Kalanchoe tomentosa ‘Chocolate Soldier,’ into your home.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Feb 17 2017

A Match Made in Heaven

Roses are red, violets are blue, we created a hybrid we think you will love as much as we do. The Valentine duo of Sedum and Echeveria combine all of their best features together to create the Sedeveria 'Blue Elf'; a match made in heaven.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Jan 13 2017

Bashfully Beautiful

We are always searching for ways to create that rosy glow for our skin. For the Graptoveria 'Bashful'™, it comes naturally. With direct sunlight and cool temperatures, the hybrid transforms from a mint green to a deep blush color.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Mon Dec 05 2016

Crassula tetragona "Mini Pine Tree"

Just in time for the holidays, Altman Plants features the Crassula tetragona “Mini Pine Tree.” In this video, Tom Jesch of Waterwise Botanicals explains the ins and outs of this evergreen-colored succulent and its care. In the spirit of the season, this plant will make a great gift, without the hassle of constant care and maintenance.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Sep 13 2018

Succulent of the Month: Echeveria purpusorum

If you admire reptilian motifs but can do without slithering or hissing, then you ought to give Echeveria purpusorum a tryout in your garden or new planter. We imagine it'll pass muster, with its beautiful irregular reddish-brown spots, particularly on the outside of the short, pointy leaves. Leaf color will be some form of green, accented by red margins. When in bloom, fiery flowers shine from a stalk well above the rosette.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Aug 03 2018

Succulent of the Month: Anacampseros rufescens (Sand Rose)

Anacampseros rufescens (aka sand rose) is a small succulent from South Africa. Its slowly creeping stems cluster freely to form mats, becoming a small area ground-cover in time, each rosette about 4" tall and wide. It also makes an excellent potted windowsill plant. Single flowers arise on 3" to 4” stems above the leaves and are pink to rose-purple, 3/4" wide, and resemble flattened Portulaca flowers; they open in late afternoon, closing every night. A. rufescens grows best with full sun to partial shade and ample airflow, with a well-drained soil mix.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Mon Jul 29 2019

Succulenting with Stephen (Ep. #9): A sneak peek at our pod, er, batch of string of dolphins

String of dolphins is as playful as it sounds, a delightful succulent plant ready for a hanging basket on your patio, in your kitchen, or just about wherever else of the part-sun variety you want to add living personality to. To be available in limited quantities.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Jun 13 2019

Succulenting with Stephen: Gasteria ‘Little Warty’

Don't you wish we could all look as good as Gasteria ‘Little Warty’ does with all those white warts? We know we could stomach having several of these in and around the house: on the patio, in a sunroom or near a window in the kitchen or living room. Indeed, this variable hybrid’s warts (tubercles) are little, but they are numerous, on all sides of the leaves, adding tactile drama to this thick-leaved variegated succulent.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri May 24 2019

Succulenting with Stephen: Aloe ‘Swordfish’ PPAF

Aloe ‘Swordfish’ PPAF is a blue-green hybrid that develops hints of violet in bright light. Its long, slender leaves sport partially scalloped pink-red edges that are not at all prickly. It flourishes as a focal piece in pots but can make a nice accent in the ground in temperate climates. It flowers red with a branched inflorescence. Aloe 'Swordfish' is an Altman Plants original hybrid, patent pending.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Feb 01 2019

Succulenting with Stephen: Get in shape with Sedeveria 'Lilac Mist'

Succulenting with Stephen (Episode #6): The pastel magic of Sedeveria 'Lilac Mist' will make your face melt...in a sweet way! And this patented Altman Plants original hybrid readily clusters to form wonderful, even whimsical-looking forms.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Tue Jan 22 2019

Succulenting with Stephen: Chill out for a minute with Echeveria 'Arctic Ice'

Succulenting with Stephen (Episode #5): Chill out for a sweet minute with Echeveria 'Arctic Ice', a patented Altman hybrid that brings all the boys to the yard -- or patio. Don't you wish you could cluster like that and still look amazing?

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Dec 27 2018

Succulenting with Stephen: Say "aloe" to our three little friends

Episode No. 4 of "Succulenting with Stephen" ... Aloe 'Christmas Sleigh', Aloe 'Blizzard', Aloe 'Snowstorm are three petite rock stars of the succulent world. They are also Altman Plants original hybrids.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Mon Dec 17 2018

Succulenting with Stephen: Holiday Succulents

For Ep. 3 of "Succulenting with Stephen," we introduce you to our Holiday Collection at Altman Plants and shopaltmanplants.com: succulents with holiday-themed or holiday-ish names. Aloe 'Blizzard', Aloe 'Blue Elf', Aloe 'Christmas Sleigh', Aloe 'Snowstorm', Crassula rubricaulis 'Candy Cane', Crassula tetragona, and Sedeveria 'Blue Elf'.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Nov 01 2018

Succulenting with Stephen: A closer look at Echeveria 'Cubic Frost'

For episode No. 2 of “Succulenting with Stephen,” we spend 80 seconds on a fascinating specimen capable of years of awesomeness: Echeveria ‘Cubic Frost’, a patented Altman Plants original hybrid available at shopaltmanplants.com.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Oct 18 2018

Succulenting with Stephen: A closer look at Aloe ‘AJR’

Welcome to the debut episode of “Succulenting with Stephen”! We start what promises to be (maybe) an incredible run of succulent TV by highlighting Aloe ‘AJR’, an Altman original hybrid available at shopaltmanplants.com.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Tue Mar 31 2020

DIY Easter Bunny Tails & Succulents

Easter is coming soon. Looking for something fun and easy to create with the family for your holiday decor? Check out our new DIY video on creating positively adorable Easter bunny tails for any succulent planter or dish garden. 2" succulents are perfectly sized for this simple, smile-producing project. e have assorted succulent packs in 20- and 64-count now at shopaltmanplants.com: http://ow.ly/rVbu30quhJr.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Oct 25 2019

Bring a DIY Halloween Fairy Garden to Life

Make a BOO-ready, Halloween-themed fairy garden with succulents and cacti to display to all the darling trick-or-treaters and their moms and dads on the big, spooky night. Fairy gardens have never been so frightfully fun.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Tue Mar 26 2019

Go Vertical! Make Your Own DIY Succulent Wall

It's easier than you might think to create a vibrant vertical wood-based showcase of succulent plants.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Apr 25 2019

DIY inspiration starring 2" succulents

We show you some simple &ampx; adorable DIY decor designs involving 2" succulents. These are easy ways with which to add some fun flair to the nooks and crannies of your home and patio.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Apr 04 2019

Make a DIY display for Succulents

In our latest DIY tutorial, we show you how to repurpose a picture frame to make a hanging display for your succulents.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Mon Nov 26 2018

DIY Table Setting Place Cards &ampx; Gift Tags with Succulents

We show you a simple, do-it-yourself way to make table setting place cards (name cards) and gift tags.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Jul 27 2018

DIY Fairy Garden Gnome Pool Party

For our latest DIY project, we show you how to create a fairy garden pool party featuring Crassula tetragona, zebra plant, cactus, and mimicry succulents such as baby toes and lithops, as well as a couple of choice decor accessories and one handsome-as-can-be miniature gnome.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Jul 12 2018

DIY jade plant wreath

We show you how to use cuttings of a succulent staple, jade plant, to make a spiffy succulent wreath that can be deployed any time of year to adorn a door, wall, or any other place you can think of.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Tue Apr 24 2018

DIY Toy Succulent Planters

This short tutorial shows just how easy it is to make a toy succulent planter out of an animal figurine. Don't know about you, but doesn't that raccoon look even neater with a red-tipped echeveria on its back?

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Jun 28 2019

CAN DO! Plant Parenting: Pruning

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Jun 13 2019

CAN DO! Plant Parenting: Indoor Care

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed May 29 2019

CAN DO! Plant Parenting: Watering

Get some quick, easy tips on what to do with underwatered succulents and overwatered succulents, and how to adjust to keep your plant children consistently happy and thriving.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu May 16 2019

CAN DO! Plant Parenting: Re-potting

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Tue Apr 30 2019

CAN DO! Plant Parenting : Cleaning Succulents

In the debut episode of our CAN DO! Plant Parenting series, we show you a simple way to clean your new succulents should they arrive with stray soil on any of the leaves. You got this!

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Jan 18 2019

Succulent Care 101 -- Enrollment is free!

Our succulent whisperer Tom covers the basics of caring for your juicy buddies , such as watering, drying out time, sunbathing &ampx; feeding.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Nov 23 2018

Rosette succulents in birch-style holiday wraps by Altman Plants

You can pick up these rosette succulents in their birch-inspired pot wraps at shopaltmanplants.com: http://ow.ly/7yQh30mJeWW

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Nov 23 2018

Holiday succulents in specially designed pot wraps by Altman Plants

You can pick up these festive succulents in their holiday wraps at shopaltmanplants.com: http://ow.ly/iZFA30mJ722. Available in 2.5" or 3.5" pots. Each product order will also include a to/from card, in case you will be giving them as a gift.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Oct 18 2018

Echeverias produce gorgeous blooms

Our very own Alex &ampx; Heidi chat about echeverias, particularly their penchant for seasonally producing spikes of lovely little flowers. These rosette-shaped succulent plants are favorites of many succulent gardeners. Much like the rosettes, the flowers vary in color and size from variety to variety, attracting hummingbirds as well as beneficial insects like butterflies and bees.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Wed Sep 05 2018

Your desk could use a Desk Buddy™

Our very own Alex &ampx; Josh introduce the Desk Buddy™ Collection, a fun new way from Altman Plants to bring succulents into your home for life in the great indoors. These varieties are especially adept at brightening up spaces that receive less than bright light to full sun.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Apr 12 2018

Unboxing 2.5" 4-pack succulents from Altman Plants

Unboxing2.5" 4-pack succulents purchased from Altman Plants

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Apr 12 2018

Unboxing 3.5 inch 6 pack of Altman Plants succulents

Unboxing of succulents purchased from Altman Plants.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Feb 16 2018

Hummingbird zips around Pilosocereus cacti, at reduced speeds

We wondered what it would look and sound like if we arranged for this little hummer to slow its roll, er, flap.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Thu Feb 01 2018

Honeybee visits Pilosocereus cactus flower

Pilosocereus cactus flowers in bloom at our headquarters in San Diego County have been open and welcome destinations for pollinators.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Jan 12 2018

Oh sweet nectar! Hummingbirds fancy aloe blooms

Altman Plants, Vista, CA. January 12, 2018.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Mon Oct 17 2016

Altman Plant’s Patented Echeveria ‘Sahara’ Introduced

Tom Jesch of Waterwise Botanicals, headquartered in Bonsall, California, introduces the magnificent, Echeveria 'Sahara,' a US patented variety created at Altman Plants. Unlike other Echeveria, this unique hybrid is able to withstand environmental stress and adapt to different climate conditions. This Echeveria outdoes other varieties such as 'Afterglow,' in beauty, size, and hardiness.

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Nov 06 2015

Altman Plant’s Loxahatchee, Florida Facility

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Nov 06 2015

Altman Plants Vista, California Facility

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Fri Nov 06 2015

Altman Plants Lake Mathews, California Facility

By Altman Plants in Video Posted Tue Jun 12 2018

Growing plants with a little help from our robotic friends

We’d like to introduce you to Bender, one of the two-wheeled spacing ninjas here at Altman Plants who helped us prepare for the soft launch of our True Bloom Roses line. On average, Bender spaces 150 pots per hour. We have six such robots at our production nursery in Lake Mathews, Calif.