Q I was impressed with the Gasteria excelsa plant shown in the Aug. 3 Ruth’s Tips ... one thing these plants have in common is that they do not need as much direct sun as many other succulents.

"Succulents are not a separate plant family, taxonomically speaking, but they occur within various plant families," writes Tom Karwin. "About 25 plant families have multiple succulent species, and ...

Those are the plants that can thrive as houseplants in bright, indirect light. Among the best succulents for such conditions are Haworthias , numbering about 30 species in addition to hybrids and ...

Ox tongue (Gasteria glomerata) is a succulent gem. Foliage consists of paired leaves, each of which is thick and covered with tiny bumps, resembling the tongue of an ox.

Five things to do in the garden this week: Perennials. Ox tongue (Gasteria glomerata) is a succulent gem. Foliage consists of paired leaves, each of which is thick and covered with tiny bumps ...