New Plants
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Cereus forbesii “Spiralis”
C. validus fa. spiralis An unusual cactus with a striking helical growth pattern. Native to South America, this cultivar is a form of Cereus forbesii that develops a dramatic spiral as it matures, often forming five to nine distinct ribs that curl around the columnar stem. It can grow several feet tall and produces large,… Read more »
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Aeonium “Floresens”
Family: Crassulaceae Small colorful Aeonium cultivar that grows into a bushy shrub to 12″ with thick red-edged yellow and green leaves in sun. This is a cultivar of undetermined origin, possibly a sport off an Aeonium haworthii. Cultivation: Does well outdoors in the bay area as a potted plant or landscape specimen. Plant in well… Read more »
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Pseudolithos migiurtinus
Rare Stapeliad with stunning clusters of small burgundy flowers. Blob-like plant will form a slight column and can even branch. Watering is tricky – regular water in summer when hot and sunny, lower water in winter but not none – do not over or under water!
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Dionaea muscipula
(Venus Fly Trap)
Perennial Carnivore The classic Carnivore. Lures insects in, “teeth” prevent them from escaping, and then when they hit the trigger, the plant closes and absorbs them. Allow to slightly dry between waterings. No fertilizer. Winter hardy. Can also be grown indoors.
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Echinopsis tacaquirensis subs. taquimbalensis
Thick cylindrical stems, 8 to 10ft tall. Branches from the base.
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Ferocactus peninsulae
(Biznaga)
Solitary cylindrical to 6ft. tall with large robust spines.
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Euphorbia obesa
(Baseball Plant)
Small round striped plants. Will grow eventually to 12″ tall. Keep very dry, especially in winter.
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Drosera aliciae
(Alice’s Sundew)
Perennial Carnivore Stunning small rosettes, spoon-shaped leaves are covered with very red sticky hairs which capture and digest insects. Thrives in hot and humid conditions, but can be grown outside.
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Mangave “Praying Hands”
Aave x Manfreda hybrid PP34,508 Leaves curve back in, looking like an artichoke. Dark green-blue leaves with prominent red terminal spines. Fast Growing.
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Conophytum christiansenianum
(Button Plant)
C. bilobum var. christiansenianum Small upright and very low water succulent from Southern Africa. Paired red-edged green leaves. Stemless. Yellow flowers.
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Acacia cognata “Cousin Itt”
(Little River Wattle)
Weeping Evergreen Shrub Multi-branched dense weeping low-growing shrub. Lime green leaves and pale yellow flowers. Drought tolerant, summer can be dry, but keep watered before fire season. Great in containers.
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Glottiphyllum peersii
(Gumby Plant)
Stemless, clumping rosettes with upright green leaves, often with red edges in sun. Yellow flowers
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From SFGate.com Only one U.S. state has recorded a death by cactus, and that is Arizona. In 1982, 27-year-old David Grundman was famously crushed after a saguaro cactus fell on him. Grundman and a friend had been illegally shooting at the massive plant — which can grow as tall as 60 feet and weigh thousands… Read more »
Super Kabuto
The Astrophytum “Super Kabuto” are not just looking fine, they also are budding out with huge flower buds.
Ivory Towering Succulent Stems
Crassula plegmatoides is a compact, dwarf succulent with unusual leaf pairs that are tightly stacked along a short stem, creating a segmented texture. The leaves are bluish-gray and often covered with a fine powdery bloom, helping to reduce water loss in its arid native habitat of South Africa. This slow-growing species remains small, typically forming… Read more »
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