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Pleiospilos bolusii - Living Rock Cactus (1018 readers)
Contributed by amazon 14.01 2008 on 12:00:25 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses 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 plants are also known as kwaggavy (Quagga mesemb), lewerplant (liver plant), lewervygie (liver mesemb), klipplant (stone plant) and split rock. ...
Dasylirion wheeleri - Desert Spoon (728 readers)
Contributed by amazon 20.09 2007 on 07:36:58 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses 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 all season. Pulling off leaves at the base gives you the desert spoon. ...
Sempervivum arachnoideum - Houseleeks (609 readers)
Contributed by amazon 16.09 2007 on 04:52:20 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses 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 plants is their colourful rosettes of leaves. These range from bright yellow, through various shades of green, grey, pink, purple, red, orange and brown, to almost black in some varieties. The leaves may be dull or glossy, or covered with soft down or longer hairs. Small silvery hairs are commonly found ...
Echinocactus grusonii - Golden Barrel Cactus (1670 readers)
Contributed by amazon 31.08 2007 on 10:10:11 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses 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. This stem is heavily ribbed with numerous areoles sprouting radial, yellow spines. In summer, larger cacti produce a circle of vivid, yellow flowers from a crown at the top of the plant. Culture: Frost tender but resistant to very dry conditions, they grow best in well-drained soil and a position in ...
Carnegia gigantea - Saguaro (639 readers)
Contributed by amazon 06.08 2007 on 10:10:14 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses 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 into red, flower-like star shapes. The columnar main stem has prominent, spiny ribs, and with age it can develop side arms. ...
Mammilliaria plumosa - Feather Cactus (937 readers)
Contributed by amazon 11.07 2007 on 12:19:19 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses 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 feathery looking spines. The whitish-yellow flowers have a strong aroma. This cactus is very easy to grow. ...
Hatiora salicornioides - Drunkard's Dream (1288 readers)
Contributed by amazon 10.07 2007 on 14:35:18 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses 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. ...
Sedum lineare 'Variegatum' - Carpet Sedum (687 readers)
Contributed by amazon 09.07 2007 on 10:15:05 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses 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 excellent house plant in a full sun to partial sun window. It grows about 6 tall and cascades down. Water when dry and trim as needed. Fertilze once a month, spring through fall with a cactus or succulent fertilizer. ...
Epiphyllum ackermannii - Orchid Cactus (1176 readers)
Contributed by amazon 09.07 2007 on 09:45:08 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses 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 the leaf and the flowers appear to bloom directly on the leaves. Jungle cacti, however, have no leaves; their leaf-like parts are actually thickened stems or branches. These stems are typically flat but often grow in a triangular shape. Unlike most desert cacti, epiphyllums are not covered with spine ...
Adromischus trigynus - Calico Hearts (638 readers)
Contributed by amazon 07.07 2007 on 11:10:25 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses 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 full sun, warm temperatures, and a well-drained potting mix. During the growing season (May-October) water once a week. During the winter water once every two weeks. The Calico Hearts Plant is easily propagated for leaf and stem cuttings. ...
Sedum burrito - Burrito Burros (2548 readers)
Contributed by amazon 06.07 2007 on 09:22:04 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses The Burrito Burros Tail is a trailing succulent plant, native to Mexico. The plant creates long drooping tendrils several feet long. It has fat blue-green leaves growing on stems. This succulent will give you wonderful pink blooms in the spring. Burrito Burros Tail makes an excellent indoor plant, particularly well- suited to growing in a hanging basket. You do want to grow it where it can get some direct sunlight which promotes the blue- green color in the leaves. ...
Cryptanthus - Bronze Mystic Earths Star (653 readers)
Contributed by amazon 06.07 2007 on 09:18:24 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses The Bronze Mystic Earths Star (Cryptanthus) is an easy to grow house plant forming rosettes of leaves. The leaves are succulent, with wavy margins and teeth; they are strongly banded in bronze and deep brown. The white flowers appear nested in the center in this plant. Cryptanthus tolerate a temperature range from 40 degrees F to over 100 degrees F. Optimum growth occurs between 60-85 degrees F. ...
Tillandsia ionantha - Bonsai Topiary Airplant Tree (690 readers)
Contributed by amazon 05.07 2007 on 11:46:53 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Epiphytic plants are among the most fascinating of all tropicals because they do not require soil to grow. Because there is no soil, watering is, in the main, via humidity. Tillandsias are a group of epiphytic plants that are native to South and Central America. These plants grow without soil in the tops of trees and on rocks in a variety of conditions. These plants absorb their moisture through tiny spongelike tentacles that cover their leaves. Tillandsias enjoy high light and good air circulat ...
Echeveria - Blue Mexican Rose (787 readers)
Contributed by amazon 04.07 2007 on 10:24:39 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Echeverias are succulent type plants (similar to cactus) that are extremely easy to grow. Like cactus they prefer sun and a thorough watering when dry. The flowers are spectacular. They are native to Mexico and make easy to grow house plants. ...
Mammillaria camptotricha - Bird's Nest Cactus (698 readers)
Contributed by amazon 01.07 2007 on 21:45:05 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Scientific Name: Mammillaria decipiens ssp. camptotricha | Synonym: Dolichothele camptotricha, Mammillaria camptotricha, Krainzia decipiens ssp. camptotricha, Neomammillaria camptotricha, Pseudomammillaria camptotricha ...
Euphorbia obesa - Baseball Plant (744 readers)
Contributed by amazon 30.06 2007 on 10:27:22 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Euphorbia obesa is a peculiar, almost ball shaped dwarf succulent plant that resembles a stone. It can grow to 8 in height with a diameter of 4. It is a single-stemmed, unbranched, firm-bodied plant. The stem is usually 8-angled and grooved. Younger plants have a rounded sea urchin-like shape. The rotund stem is mottled grey-green in colour with dull purple transverse bands. ...
Lithops - Living Stone (706 readers)
Contributed by amazon 06.06 2007 on 09:10:10 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Lithops,(commonly called flowering stones or living stones) are true mimicry plants: their shape, size and color causes them to resemble small stones in their natural surroundings. The plants blend in among the stones as a means of protection. Grazing animals which would otherwise eat them during periods of drought to obtain moisture usually overlook them. Even experts in the field sometimes have difficulty locating plants for study because of this unusual deceptive camouflage. ...
