Pachypodium succulentum is a succulent shrub with a large tuberous stem bearing several slender, somewhat twisted branches with brownish …
Year: 2015
If you can grow cacti and succulents successfully, you can likely grow the popular Rebutias without too much trouble. Their water and…
Tavaresias prefer light shade rather than full sun, although stems may not color up under shady conditions. They should be at all times…
Aptenias are not difficult to grow in pots. Use commercial mixture for succulents or make your own. Put the pot in direct sunlight and…
Escobaria vivipara (Spinystar) is a small cactus with spherical to short cylindrical stems with slightly grooved tubercules, each tipped …
Portulaca grandiflora (Moss Rose) is an annual succulent with prostrate to suberect stems with fleshy green linear leaves. The stems are …
Pachyphytums can tolerate (and even appreciate) poor soil conditions, so long as it is well-draining. They can thrive in full or partial…
Melocactus are somewhat finicky cacti with unusual requirements. They should not be allowed to completely dry out even in winter, and they…
Escobarias love bright light exposure but generally not direct sun. The risk is getting sunburned, especially in summer during the hottest…
Portulacas love places with full sun and tolerate various soil types but prefer sandy, well-drained soil. These plants have high heat and…