Aloinopsis plants and species are originally from South Africa and are a low growing succulent that produce wonderful ‘daisy’ like flowers in winter. Aloinopsis schooneesii is perhaps one of the most sought after species. Aloinopsis Care and Growing Conditions Species…
Aloe are a popular garden plant USA , many species and lots of cultivars, in fact a list of species and varieties will astound you. Some of the plants in this genus are more garden worthy than others. with a…
Agave are a diverse group of plants, they vary in foliage form, size and growing requirements, many make great container plants. Used widely for the bold architectural foliage the larger growing varieties are difficult to top in this respect. All…
With its attractive symmetrical habit Agave geminiflora is one of the best small growing agaves for use in containers or the garden. Also known as the ‘Twin Flowered’ agave as the flower stems have twin tubular flowers. Grown mainly for…
The ‘Century Plant’ Agave Americana or ‘Century Plant’ is originally from Mexico. With its large rosette of thick brightly colored leaves Agave Americana is a very popular landscaping plant. A number of varieties are available with different growth habits, the…
A varied group of succulents from the Mediterranean, Euphorbia characias have also been highly used in hybridisation with many useful garden plants resulting. They thrive in dry sunny positions and are a useful addition to the perennial border or rock…
The ‘Crown of Thorns’ Although Euphorbia millii is better known as the ‘Crown of Thorns’ those that we see in cultivation are mainly hybrids. These are a succulent plant however they do require a little more water than most. With…
Euphorbia tirucalli or ‘Firestick plant’ is a leafless succulent that forma a small shrub over time. Species and cultivars include: Euphorbia tirucalli ‘Rosea’ (Euphorbia tirucalli ‘Firesticks’) which is a sun loving drought tolerant euphorbia well suited to growing in rock…
With so many types of cactus plants and succulent plants available for sale online it is easy to characterise many forms as generally drought tolerant. However individual species need to be closely examined to see which varieties make an interesting…
Crassulaceae Graptopetalum paraguayense is known as the ‘Mother of Pearl Plant’ or ‘Ghost Plant’. A native of Mexico, is a small (to 0.2m) perennial succulent with dense rosettes of grey leaves on fleshy stems with a pinkish/reddish tinge and a…
Aeonium haworthii or Pinwheel Aeonium is a succulent that is native to the Canary Islands. This a low growing species reaching only 2 ft in height. It will spread to over 3 ft and makes an interesting ground cover. Haworth’s…
Haworthia attenuata is an excellent species for beginners, it is easier to grow than most and is reasonably small. Also known as the ‘Zebra Plant’ because of the striped foliage it is easy to propagate and looks great when grown…
Aeonium sometimes called the ‘Tree Houseleek’ are originally from the Canary Islands and nearby areas. A succulent plant that is easy care and does well in pots and can make a great feature plant. This group of succulents include :…
This is one of the easier species to grow, large rosettes that will fairly quickly form offsets or pups. The attractive lime green foliage is ribbed like a file which give a great textural look to the plant. These ribs…
Seen by many as one of the most attractive of all of the Agaves, Agave attenuata does indeed have great shape and form. Characteristics that make it a popular plant for growing in containers and pots. A perennial succulent with large rosettes…
A low growing species, Haworthia magnifica var. splendens makes a wonderful specimen in a container. It is another stemless Haworthia species with mottled bronze succulent leaves. Over time this fascinating little plant will form a good sized rosette with the…
Agave gypsophila or ‘Century Plant’ is originally from Mexico and is an Agave that does well in semi shade. The foliage color is a blue grey in full sun, however tending to green in shade. The long aching foliage is…
CRASSULACAE Easy to grow, fast growing and attractive foliage Cotyledon orbiculata ‘Silver Waves’ is a stand out succulent for the winter garden. The silvery grey foliage adds colour and the flower spike that rise above in winter with pendulous orange…
syn. Nopalxochia phyllanthoides) One of the most attractive epiphytic cactus is Disocactus phyllanthoides is originally from South America and Mexico and is is an epiphytic cactus. However it is the hybrids that are sought after, larger flowers being the main…
Some of the unsung gems of California and Mexico are the Dudleya species. They are related to echeverias, however we think they more than deserve a little attention. With around 45 species discovered they are a fleshy leafed succulent, mostly…
Not often seen outside of collectors nurseries, Dudleya edulis is a succulent plant native to Southern California and Mexico. Sometimes called ‘Fingertips Cactus’. An attractive low growing succulent plant Dudleya edulis is also the ‘Mission Lettuce’. So why the Mission…
Dudleya anthonyi is an easy to care for succulent with attractive grey foliage. A long living succulent, the species is named after A.W Anthony and is sometimes referred to as Anthony’s ‘Live Forever’. This species, although related to others is…
Another attractive succulent from California and surrounding areas Dudleya brittonii is well suited to growing in the rock garden or in pots and containers. Two forms of this one with the silver foliage form (silver dollar plant) and the green…
Nearly every gardener has heard of Euphorbias and many have grown them. Understanding what a diverse and fascinating group of plants is another issue. From the well known commercial garden plants such as Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost’ and Euphorbia milii commonly…
Wood Spurge Euphorbia amygdaloides or ‘Wood spurge’ is an evergreen plant that is at home in both sun and shade. Masses of flowers from spring to summer you do need to wear gloves as the sap is an irritant. Perhaps…
One of the really spectacular species Haworthia reinwardtii is a stemless species and will form a clump over time. So if you are looking offsets for propagation be patient. The deep green to nearly black foliage color is influenced by…
A wonderful low growing species Haworthia maughanii has almost translucent leaves with white markings. The leaves look short or truncated but actually grow further beneath the soil. This underground habit makes this succulent very drought tolerant and an excellent easy…
With attractive foliage year round, Haworthia species provide a great deal of variety in small growing succulents. With fleshy foliage, often patterned with brown or white spots they make excellent container plants. Many species have translucent leaves and these are…
syn. Aylostera muscula Originally from the southern parts of Bolivia, Rebutia muscula, (Aylostera muscula) with furry snowy white white spines and contrasting bright orange flowers to 2cm is a fascinating plant. In time this is a clump forming species and…
If you are looking for a cactus with brilliant flowers then Trichocereus grandiflorus is probably it. Native to Argentina this is a spring to summer flowering succulent with many hybrids now available. Over time it can grow stems to around…
