A little late, but for our very first column of 2025, we’re sticking to the basics: "Recently Acquired New Varieties." Since PUKUBOOK is a plant encyclopedia, we’re always updating it with new releases little by little. But among those, there aren’t actually that many species for which I’ve both ...
2024 is already drawing to a close, and this will be the final PUKUBOOK column of the year. To wrap things up in style, we're bringing you our annual "SUCCULENTS OF THE YEAR." This is our fun project where we look back on the year by selecting the succulent plants that truly made a splash in 2024...
Ever look around and realize you’ve collected a bunch of plants with a similar vibe? Not just with succulents—collecting anything tends to go that way! Even though I set out to showcase a wide variety under the banner of "Succulent Encyclopedia," somehow I end up drawn to certain types. Maybe it’...
It seems like every year we keep hearing, "It's hotter than ever before!" How are you all coping with this intense heat? While many succulents tend to struggle through summer, Agaves are robust plants that keep their appeal and energy even in the hottest months. This time, I'd like to showcase so...
When editing a succulent encyclopedia, I often come across notes like “This hybrid was created by so-and-so.” But surprisingly, there aren’t that many different names—it tends to be the same few people again and again. One of these key figures is none other than Dick Wright, whom I’m introducing ...
Thank you as always for reading. Here at PUKUBOOK, we’re known as an online plant encyclopedia that brings you the latest and greatest—always chasing after new varieties. But today, let’s switch things up and spotlight some "long-standing classics that have been loved for years." Exploring brand-...