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Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Neobuxbaumia euphorbioides
Common Name(s):
Synonym(s): Cereus euphorbioides, Cactus euphorbioides, Pilocereus euphorbioides, Cephalocereus euphorbioides, Lemaireocereus euphorbioides, Carnegiea euphorbioides, Rooksbya euphorbioides
Native Habitat: San Luis Potosi, Tamaulipas, Veracruz - Mexico
Flower: Pink, Red
Cultivar Availability: Uncommon
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Family: Aizoaceae
Genus: Titanopsis calcarea
Common Name(s):
Synonym(s): Titanopsis calcareum
Native Habitat: South Africa
Flower: Yellow
Cultivar Availability: Uncommon
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Family: Aloaceae
Genus: Aloe humilis
Common Name(s): Spider Aloe
Synonym(s): Aloe subtuberculata, Aloe humilis acuminata, Aloe humilis echinata, Aloe humilis incurva, Aloe humilis semiguttata, Aloe humilis suberecta, Aloe humilis subtuberculata, Aloe suberecta acuminata, Aloe humilis semiguttata, Aloe tuberculata, Aloe incurva, Aloe acuminata, Aloe humilis candollei, Aloe humilis minor, Aloe acuminata major, Catevala humilis, Aloe humilis, Aloe humilis humilis, Aloe perfoliata humilis, Aloe suberecta, Aloe echinata
Distribution: South Africa
Flower: Pink, Red
Cultivar Availability: Common Locally in Some Areas
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My first guerilla gardening project. I decided on a succulent garden, some of which are native, due to the dry desert climate. This is me with our finished project, finished for that day anyways!
Family: Agavaceae
Genus: Agave guadalajarana
Common Name(s): Confederate Rose
Synonym(s):
Native Habitat: Jalisco – Mexico
Flower: Yellow
Cultivar Availability: Rare
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Family: Agavaceae
Genus: Agave Victoria reginae 'Snow Queen'
Common Name(s):
Synonym(s):
Native Habitat: Chihuahua, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Durango, Nuevo Leon - Mexico
Flower: Green, Yellow
Cultivar Availability: Common
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Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Ferocactus pilosus
Common Name(s):
Synonym(s): Echinocactus pilosus, Ferocactus stainesii, Echinocactus piliferus, Ferocactus piliferus, Ferocactus pringlei
Native Habitat: Coahuila de Zaragoza, Durango, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, Tamaulipas - Mexico
Flower: Red, Yellow
Cultivar Availability: Unusual
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I was finally able to visit The Succulent Cafe in Oceanside today, they are located at 322 N Cleveland St, in Oceanside, CA. I had been dying to go, I follow them on instagram and just had not gotten over there. There were tons of succulents, and gardens to purchase along with Teas and Coffees. The owner was super friendly and the joint is wall to wall succulents I was so excited to be there. There were huge living walls, and vertical gardens. I snapped a bazillion pics and enjoyed every second! I enjoyed a delicious iced tea of the day, and cannot wait until my next visit!!!
Escondido, CA - Light green, very drought tolerant mostly surviving on rainfall, less than 16 inches per year. Evergreen and easily pruned. Manzanita's are known for their deep red bark, which can revealed through selective pruning. Produces flowers and berries that attract and sustain wildlife.
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Schlumbergera truncata
Common Name(s): Christmas, Thanksgiving Cactus, Crab Cactus
Synonym(s): Epiphyllum truncatum, Cactus truncatus, Cereus truncatus, Zygocactus truncatus, Epiphyllum altensteinii, Zygocactus altensteinii, Epiphyllum ruckeri, Epiphyllum bridgesii, Epiphyllum delicatum, Zygocactus delicatum
Native Habitat: Brazil
Flower: Pink, Purple, Red, White
Cultivar Availability: Common
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Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Gymnocalycium erinaceum
Common Name(s):
Synonym(s):
Native Habitat: Cordoba - Argentina
Flower Color(s): Cream, White
Cultivar Availability: Unusual
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Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy, believed to be a variant of Echeveria runyonii, forms upswept rosettes to 6" or more in diameter. The leaves are tubular with widened tips, and icy silver blue in color. 'Topsy Turvy' is considered by some to be a monstrose form, as the leaves are tubular, whereas the leaves of Echeveria runyonii are somewhat flattened, fleshy and have rounded tips. A very easily grown plant that is excellent for windowsill culture, in the rock garden or as a patio plant. In habitat, many Echeverias grow on rocky outcroppings at higher altitudes. In this habitat, the water drains quickly away from the roots of the plant, never allowing the plant to remain waterlogged. For this reason, it is essential in cultivation to use a very porous soil, which will allow quick drainage. Bright light is required to prevent "stretching" of Echeverias ("stretching" occurs when a moderately fast growing plant such as an Echeveria, is grown in dim light or over-fertilized, which causes overly lush growth that contributes to weak, pallid plants). Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost.
www.gardenamerica.com/store/Crassulaceae-Echeveria-hybrid...
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Rebutia miniscula
Common Name(s): Fire Crown Cactus, Red Crown Cactus, Violet Crown Cactus
Synonym(s):Echinopsis minuscula, Rebutia senilis, Rebutia chrysacantha, Rebutia grandiflora, Rebutia violaciflora, Rebutia carminea, Rebutia kariusiana
Native Habitat: Argentina
Flower: Orange, Red, Yellow
Cultivar Availability: Common
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Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Mammillaria mystax
Common Name(s):
Synonym(s): Mammillaria crispiseta, Mammillaria casoi, Mammillaria huajuapensis, Mammillaria mixtecensis, Mammillaria atroflorens, Mammillaria erythra
Native Habitat: Morelos, Oaxaca, Puebla, Veracruz-Llave - Mexico
Flower: Pink, Red
Cultivar Availability: Common
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Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Euphorbia trigona
Common Name(s): African Milk Tree
Synonym(s): Euphorbia hermentiana
Native Habitat: Central & South Africa
Flower: White
Cultivar Availability: Common
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Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Crassula subacaulis f. Campfire
Common Name(s): Campfire Crassula, Red Flames
Synonym(s): Crassula capitella, Crassula erosula
Native Habitat: South Africa
Flower: White
Cultivar Availability: Common Locally in Some Areas
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After a hard Frost Coloration
Family: Aizoaceae
Genus: Glottiphyllum depressum
Common Name(s): Tongue Leaf Plant
Synonyms:
Flower: Yellow
Native Habitat: Cape Province, Little Karoo - South Africa
Cultivar Availability:Uncommon
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Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy, believed to be a variant of Echeveria runyonii, forms upswept rosettes to 6" or more in diameter. The leaves are tubular with widened tips, and icy silver blue in color. 'Topsy Turvy' is considered by some to be a monstrose form, as the leaves are tubular, whereas the leaves of Echeveria runyonii are somewhat flattened, fleshy and have rounded tips. A very easily grown plant that is excellent for windowsill culture, in the rock garden or as a patio plant. In habitat, many Echeverias grow on rocky outcroppings at higher altitudes. In this habitat, the water drains quickly away from the roots of the plant, never allowing the plant to remain waterlogged. For this reason, it is essential in cultivation to use a very porous soil, which will allow quick drainage. Bright light is required to prevent "stretching" of Echeverias ("stretching" occurs when a moderately fast growing plant such as an Echeveria, is grown in dim light or over-fertilized, which causes overly lush growth that contributes to weak, pallid plants). Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost.
www.gardenamerica.com/store/Crassulaceae-Echeveria-hybrid...
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Mammillaria celsiana
Common Name(s):
Synonym(s): Mammillaria muehlenpfordtii, Mammillaria neopotosina
Native Habitat: Guanajuato, Queretaro de Arteaga, San Luis Potosi - Mexico
Flower: Magenta, Pink, Red
Cultivar Availability: Common
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An educational tool for lifecycle study. A natural prairie habitat, open to the public. Located behind the school, East side. Recently underwent restoration by Ron Frazier.
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Pachycereus schottii f. monstrosus
Synonyms; Cereus schotti, Pilocereus schottii, Lophocereus schottii, Cereus sargentianus, Pilocereus sargentianus, Cereus schottii, Pilocereus
Common Name(s): Totem Pole Cactus
Native Habitat: Baja California (Norte), Baja California Sur, Sonora - Mexico : Arizona - United States
Flower:
Cultivar Availability: Common
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a little dinged from shipping...
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Mammillaria bombycina
Common Name(s):
Synonym(s): Neomammillaria bombycina, Chilita bombycina, Ebnerella bombycina
Distribution: Aguascalientes, Jalisco - Mexico
Flower: Pink, White
Cultivar Availability: Common
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Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Rhipsalis mesembryanthemoides
Common Name(s):
Synonym(s): Hariota mesembryanthemoides
Native Habitat: Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
Flower Color(s): White
Cultivar Availability: Common
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Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Euphorbia fimbriata
Common Name(s):
Synonym(s):
Native Habitat: Eastern Cape Province - South Africa
Flower:
Cultivar Availability: Common Locally in Some Areas
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Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Crassula ovata f. Gollum
Common Name(s): Jade Plant, Jade Tree
Synonym(s): Crassula portulacea, Crassula argenta, Crassula argentea
Distribution: South Africa
Flower: White
Cultivar Availability : Common
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Family: Agavaceae
Genus: Agave Victoria reginae 'Snow Queen'
Common Name(s):
Synonym(s):
Native Habitat: Chihuahua, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Durango, Nuevo Leon - Mexico
Flower: Green, Yellow
Cultivar Availability: Common
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No rain (or extremely very little) for weeks this year during early to mid-spring, yet the plants are still growing and blooming as if nothing different was the case. Through drought, water restrictions, and more, these plants continue to thrive. They are definitely xeric or xeric-like native plant species that are extremely efficient at water consumption and usage in their biological physiology and its mechanisms at work.
The precious resource has most likely been distributed to them mostly through early morning dew or light mistings when the high humidity and temperatures caused condensation to appear, yet they are alive and well.
And I start to complain that there's no rain...like the deserts miss the rain.
[Blind Melon, Sade]
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