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These bulbs have been in the same place (shade, though they're sun lovers) for about fifteen years. This year they finally decided to bloom.
They're called "naked ladies" because their foliage is dead by the time the flowers bloom in late summer. (The leaves seen here in the background are liriope.)
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Kalanchoe pumila
Common Name(s): Flower Dust Plant
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Native Habitat: Madagascar
Flower: Pink
Cultivar Availability: Common Locally in Some Areas
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Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Stenocereus alamosensis
Common Name(s): Octopus Cactus
Synonym(s): Cereus alamosensis, Rathbunia alamosensis, Cereus sonorensis, Rathbunia sonorensis, Rathbunia neosonorensis
Distribution: Sinaloa, Sonora - Mexico
Flower: Coral, Red
Cultivar Availability: Uncommon
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Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Opuntia aciculata var. orbiculata
Common Name(s): Chenille Prickly Pear
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Native Habitat: Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas - Mexico : Southern Texas - United States
Flower: Yellow
Cultivar Availability: Common Locally in Some Areas
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San Diego got some much needed rain last night, and the best part of a good rainstorm are the beautiful water droplets that are left behind.
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis
Common Name(s):
Synonym(s): Crassula marginalis
Native Habitat: South Africa
Flower: White
Cultivar Availability: Common Locally in Some Areas
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Rattlesnake Weed - Daucus pusillus growing in Ramona, California by Cedar Creek Waterfall. The habitat of Rattlesnake weed is often disturbed as was the case here. Flowers are tiny with bracts; fruit has bristles. Annual growth is erect and blooms April through June. Drought tolerant California native wildflower.
Bought this at the 25th Annual InterCity Show & Sale 2010 in the Los Angeles County Arboretum.
Sold by Miles 2 Go @ $5.
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Echeveria shaviana hybrid var. “Red Glo”
Common Name(s):
Synonym(s):
Native Habitat: Mexico
Flower: Pink
Cultivar Availability: Common Locally in Some Areas
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Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Echeveria shaviana hybrid var. “Red Glo”
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Native Habitat: Mexico
Flower: Pink
Cultivar Availability: Common Locally in Some Areas
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We have had a very warm winter, temperatures up in the 70's & 80's. My garden thinks it is Spring, but it really is not, I am trying really hard not to cut and feed because we could still see winter temps. But I am enjoying all the blooms and color, especially of all my succulents.
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Lepismium cruciforme
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Synonym(s): Cactus cruciformis, Hariota cruciformis, Rhipsalis cruciformis, Cereus myosurus, Lepismium myosurus, Rhipsalis myosurus, Lepismium commune, Lepismium knightii, Rhipsalis knightii, Hariota knightii, Lepismium tenue, Lepismium fluminense, Rhipsalis mittleri, Lepismium ramosissimum, Rhipsalis ramosissima, Hariota ramosissimum, Rhipsalis cavernosa, Lepismium cavernosum, Rhipsalis macropogon, Rhipsalis squamulosa, Hariota squamulosa, Rhipsalis anceps, Lepismium anceps, Rhipsalis brevibarbis, Rhipsalis radicans, Lepismium vollii
Native Habitat: Argentina : Brazil : Paraguay
Flower: Pink, Purple, Red, White
Cultivar Availability: Uncommon
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Purchased as Rhipsalis cruciformis, This one has a pink flower
Maggie called it "Jumping Cholla" because its like you just walk by and it JUMPS you! Its like maybe the spines are so long and sharp that you can't see the points until they are stabbing you. Hehe!
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Echinocereus rigidissimus
Common Name(s): Arizona Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus, Sonoran Rainbow Cactus
Synonym(s): Cereus pectinatus, Echinocereus pectinatus
Native Habitat: Chihuahua, Sonora - Mexico : Arizona, New Mexico - United States
Flower: Magenta, Pink, Red
Cultivar Availability: Common
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These chia plants did great as cover crops planted on the back (dry) side of the berm. With all the heavy rains this week, the plants fell over. This was about 8-10 feet tall, but look at how shallow the roots are on this plant. This is definitely something I'll re-seed next spring.
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Dudleya virens subsp. Hassei
Common Name(s): "Catalina Live-forever"
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Native Habitat: Southern California Coast: Catalina Island
Flower:
Cultivar Availability: Uncommon
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Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Parodia werneri
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Synonym(s): Notocactus uebelmannianus, Notocactus arachnites, Parodia crassigibba
Distribution: Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil
Flower: Purple, Red
Cultivar Availability: Common
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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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Family: Aizoaceae
Genus: Pleiospilos nelii
Common Name(s): Split Rock
Synonym(s): Pleiospilos pedunculata, Pleiospilos tricolor
Native Habitat: Cape Province - South Africa
Flower: Orange, Yellow, White
Cultivar Availability: Common
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Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Euphorbia flanaganii
Common Name(s): Madusa's Head
Synonym(s): Euphorbia caput v. medusae
Distribution: Cape Province - South Africa
Flower: Greenish Yellow
Cultivar Availability: Common
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Detailed view of a popular California native poppy. The plants are large 6' - 8' tall and as wide. They can flood your field of vision with yellow and white.
Alternate view by oldvidhead.
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.
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