Mesembryanthemum Cordifolium
Mesembryanthemum cordifolium formerly known as Aptenia cordifolia is a species of succulent plant in the iceplant family. The common names of the plant include baby sun rose.
Scientific name: Mesembryanthemum cordifolium
Family: Aizoaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Scientific name: Mesembryanthemum cordifolium
Family: Aizoaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Myrtillocactus Geometrizans
Myrtillocactus geometrizans is a species of cactus in the genus Myrtillocactus, native to central and northern Mexico.
Opuntia
Opuntia, commonly called prickly pear, is a genus of flowering plants in the cactus family Cactaceae. Prickly pears are also known as tuna, sabra, nopal from the Nahuatl word nōpalli for the pads, or nostle, from the Nahuatl word nōchtli for the fruit; or paddle cactus.
Scientific Name: Opuntia
Family: Cactaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Tribe: Opuntieae
Order: Caryophyllales
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time: June to July
Zones: 9-11
Scientific Name: Opuntia
Family: Cactaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Tribe: Opuntieae
Order: Caryophyllales
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time: June to July
Zones: 9-11
Opuntia Cacanapa Ellisiana
Opuntia cacanapa is a cactus in the genus Opuntia. In the United States it is found primarily in the southern Trans-Pecos and the South Texas Plains from Brewster, Pecos and Uvalde Counties south to Cameron County. It also occurs in nearby Mexico from the Rio Grande to as far south as Guanajuato and northern Hidalgo.
The plants are variable in size, but can form shrubby trees from 1 to 2 m tall. They grow intermixed with other shrubs and small trees, often on limestone derived soils. The glaucous pads are pale and not dark green. Cladodes are 15 to 20 cm long and may be broadly elliptical, obovate, ovate, or most often circular. The flowers are a rich, canary yellow (rarely orange or red) and have a prominent green stigma. The leaves are notable because they recurve strongly.
'Ellisiana' is a special selection of O. cacanapa that has no spines and no glochids. Thus, it is smooth to the touch. It is moderately cold hardy and is used in cactus gardens as far north as New Mexico, Oklahoma and northern Virginia.
The plants are variable in size, but can form shrubby trees from 1 to 2 m tall. They grow intermixed with other shrubs and small trees, often on limestone derived soils. The glaucous pads are pale and not dark green. Cladodes are 15 to 20 cm long and may be broadly elliptical, obovate, ovate, or most often circular. The flowers are a rich, canary yellow (rarely orange or red) and have a prominent green stigma. The leaves are notable because they recurve strongly.
'Ellisiana' is a special selection of O. cacanapa that has no spines and no glochids. Thus, it is smooth to the touch. It is moderately cold hardy and is used in cactus gardens as far north as New Mexico, Oklahoma and northern Virginia.
Opuntia Leptocaulis
OPUNTIA LEPTOCAULIS- Called "Christmas Cholla", "Pencil Cholla", "Desert Christmas Cholla", "Teddybear Cholla", and "Teasajillo" in Spanish. Another listed scientific name is Cylindropuntia lepocaulis.
A pretty, but prickly native of the Sonora Desert of California to Arizona, and Northern Mexico, all the way to Texas. Very attractive yellow flowers when blooming, this plant has long spines, many glochids- make great security fence! The fruits can be eaten when ripe, generally in December, and can be mildly intoxicating. Green fruits can be boiled and eaten as a veggie. Winter hardy and fairly easy to grow in most climates where it does not freeze for long periods of time. These like heavier soils like the desert flats they are found in naturally. These can reach from 1 to 6 feet high.
Opuntia Rufida
This type of prickly pear cactus has cute little pads decorated with bursts of little spines and orange flowers. It usually stays about 12 inches tall or less.
Oreocereus Celsianus
Oreocereus Celsianus, or the "old man of the mountain" is a member of the family Cactaceae native to the high lands of the Andes in South America, and is named for its fluffy white hair, which may protect it from intense sunlight and extreme temperatures.
Parodia Leninghausii
Parodia leninghausii is a species of South American cactus commonly found as a houseplant. Common names include Lemon Ball cactus, Golden Ball cactus and Yellow Tower cactus.
Parodia Manifica
Parodia magnifica is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family Cactaceae, native to southern Brazil. One of several species called ball cactus, it grows to 7–15 cm tall by 45 cm broad, with heavily ribbed, spherical to columnar, spiny and hairy stems, bearing pale yellow flowers in summer.
Pleiospilos Nelii
Pleiospilos nelii, the split rock or splitrock, is a species of flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae, native to South Africa. It grows in semi-arid areas with rainfall of between 150mm and 300mm, in the Karoo of South Africa.
Portulacaria Afra
Portulacaria Afra is a small-leaved succulent plant found in South Africa (known as elephant bush, dwarf jade plant, porkbush and spekboom in Afrikaans). These succulents commonly have a reddish stem and leaves that are green, but also a variegated cultivar is often seen in cultivation. They are simple to care for and make easy houseplants for a sunny location.
Family: Didiereaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Caryophyllales
Species: P. afra
Height: 8-12 feet tall
Temperature: 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit
Family: Didiereaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Caryophyllales
Species: P. afra
Height: 8-12 feet tall
Temperature: 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit
Rhipsalis Pilocarpa
Rhipsalis pilocarpa, the hairy-fruited wickerware cactus, is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family that is endemic to Brazil. Scarce in the wild, it is known only in a small number of isolated locations. Its status is listed as “vulnerable” by the IUCN Red List.
Sedum Mexicanum
Sedum mexicana
Mexican Stonecrop Mexicana Sedum
Sedum Morganianum
Sedum Morganianum, the donkey tail or burro's tail, is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to southern Mexico and Honduras. It is a succulent perennial producing trailing stems up to 60 cm (24 in) long, with fleshy blue-green leaves and terminal pink to red flowers in summer.
Phonetic Spelling: SEE-dum mor-gan-ee-AY-num
Phonetic Spelling: SEE-dum mor-gan-ee-AY-num
Sedum Nussbaumerianum
Sedum nussbaumerianum, synonym Sedum adolphi, the coppertone stonecrop, is a species of succulent plant in the family Crassulaceae native to Mexico. It has become naturalized in Sicily and the Canary Islands.
Sedum Reflexum
Sedum reflexum or Sedum rupestre, also known as reflexed stonecrop, Jenny's stonecrop, blue stonecrop, stone orpine, prick-madam and trip-madam, is a species of perennial succulent flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to northern, central, and southern Europe. It is also known as Petrosedum reflexum.
Sedum Rubrotinctum
Sedum Rubrotinctum or Sedum × rubrotinctum, and commonly known as jelly-beans, jelly bean plant, or pork and beans. It is a species of Sedum from the plant family Crassulaceae. It is a succulent plant originating in Mexico.
Scientific Name: Sedum Rubrotinctum
Family: Crassulaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Native Range: Mexico
Genus: Sedum
Species: Pachyphyllum
Height: 6-12 inch
Spacing: 24-36 inch
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Scientific Name: Sedum Rubrotinctum
Family: Crassulaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Native Range: Mexico
Genus: Sedum
Species: Pachyphyllum
Height: 6-12 inch
Spacing: 24-36 inch
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Sedum Sediforme
Petrosedum sediforme, the pale stonecrop, is a perennial flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. It has pointed, succulent, glaucous blue leaves and yellow, five-pointed flowers emerging on and inflorescence. The plant is native to mountainous and coastal regions of the Mediterranean Basin.
Family: Crassulaceae
Family: Crassulaceae
Sempervivum Arachnoideum
Sempervivum Arachnoideum, the cobweb house-leek, is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to the Alps, Apennines and Carpathians. Growing to 8 cm tall by 30 cm wide, it is a rosette-forming succulent perennial, valued in cultivation for its ability to colonise hot, dry areas via offsets.
Senecio Radicans
Curio radicans, syn. Senecio radicans, is a succulent houseplant that is native to South Africa. A member of the family Asteraceae, the asters, this species is closely related to the common string of pearls and Curio hallianus. It has multiple tendrils of glossy, banana-shaped foliage.
Senecio Rowleyanus
Curio rowleyanus, syn. Senecio rowleyanus, is a flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is a creeping, perennial, succulent vine native to the drier parts of southwest Africa. In its natural environment its stems trail on the ground, rooting where they touch and forming dense mats.
Senecio Serpens
Curio repens, syn. Senecio serpens, is a species of the genus Curio in the Asteraceae family. A succulent endemic to the Western Cape province of South Africa, it is typically found growing from crevices in rocky sandstone slopes. Commonly named blue chalksticks, it is used as an ornamental plant.
Scientific name: Senecio serpens
Higher classification: Curio
Rank: Species
Plant Type: Cactus - Succulents
Plant Family: Senecio
Soil Type: Sand
Scientific name: Senecio serpens
Higher classification: Curio
Rank: Species
Plant Type: Cactus - Succulents
Plant Family: Senecio
Soil Type: Sand
Stapelia Gigantea
Stapelia gigantea is a species of flowering plant in the genus Stapelia of the family Apocynaceae. Common names include Zulu giant, carrion plant and toad plant. The plant is native to the desert regions of South Africa to Tanzania.
Family: Apocynaceae
Species: S. gigantea
Family: Apocynaceae
Species: S. gigantea
Thelocactus Setispinus
Thelocactus setispinus, known commonly as miniature barrel cactus or hedgehog cactus, is a cactus in the genus Thelocactus of the family Cactaceae.
Titanopsis Calcarea
Concrete Leaf (Titanopsis calcarea) (Schwantes): Sometimes called Concrete Leaf or Jewel Plant, T. calcarea is a wild-looking mesemb or mimicry plant.
Unknown Succulents
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