10 new Articles in this Topic
1) Pleiospilos bolusii - Living Rock Cactus 14.01 2008 on 12:00:25 (847 readers)
The genus Pleiospilos is comprised of four species and four subspecies. The genus name is derived from the greek words pleios (full) and spilos (dots), which refers to the many dots on the plants. The
2) Dasylirion wheeleri - Desert Spoon 20.09 2007 on 07:36:58 (654 readers)
Dasylirion wheeleri - Sotol or Huge Desert Spoon Ribbon-like leaves to 3 ft. edged with hooked thorns. Creamy white flowers in May & June on a spike that can grow to 12 ft. & looks wonderful a
3) Sempervivum arachnoideum - Houseleeks 16.09 2007 on 04:52:20 (543 readers)
Sempervivum are succulent, rosette forming plants belonging to the Crassulaceae family. They are commonly known as Hens & Chicks, Houseleeks or Hen and Chickens. The main attraction of these plant
4) Echinocactus grusonii - Golden Barrel Cactus 31.08 2007 on 10:10:11 (1444 readers)
Originating in Mexico, this popular cactus reaches up to 6 ft (1.8 m) in height and spread. It has a single, globe-shaped, pale green body that stretches upwards in maturity, becoming barrel-shaped. T
5) Carnegia gigantea - Saguaro 06.08 2007 on 10:10:14 (568 readers)
Scientific Name: Carnegia gigantea (Cereus giganteus) Common Name: Saguaro, Sahuaro The 3 inch (7.6 cm) wide flowers open in the evening and crown the main stem and arms. The edible fruits split open
6) Mammilliaria plumosa - Feather Cactus 11.07 2007 on 12:19:19 (880 readers)
The Feather Cactus (Mammilliaria plumosa) is native to Mexico. It is hardy in zones 9-10. In cooler regions grow as a house plant. Provide full sun and water only when dry. It gets its name from its f
7) Hatiora salicornioides - Drunkard's Dream 10.07 2007 on 14:35:18 (1108 readers)
The Drunkards Dream - Rhipsalis is an easy to grow succulent house plant. It prefers sun or very bright indirect light. Water only when dry. Also makes a great hanging basket plant.
8) Sedum lineare 'Variegatum' - Carpet Sedum 09.07 2007 on 10:15:05 (614 readers)
The Creme & Green Carpet Sedum, Sedum lineare variegatum, is an extremely hardy succulent type plant. It can be grown outside year round in zones 9 & 10. In cooler regions it makes an excellen
9) Epiphyllum ackermannii - Orchid Cactus 09.07 2007 on 09:45:08 (954 readers)
What we commonly call epiphyllums today are actually hybrids of epiphytic cacti species native to the jungles of Central and South America, as well as Mexico. The word epiphyllum in Greek means upon t
10) Adromischus trigynus - Calico Hearts 07.07 2007 on 11:10:25 (573 readers)
The Calico Hearts Plant (Adromischus trigynus) is a small succulent plant native to South Africa. It is an easy to grow plant and with the spotting makes it a very showy succulent. This plant needs fu
