Adromischus
cristatus
Endemic to the eastern cape of South Africa. It is
a perennial with short erect branches 20–50 mm long covered with fine aerial
roots. Leaves are green to grey-green, with undulating margin, and generally
measuring 20-40 x 5–13 mm. During the springtime, it sends up long narrow
stalks for its flowers, which are tubular in shape and white in color with
hints of red. Common names for this plant include "Key Lime Pie" and
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Adromischus maculatus:
Small, flat grey-green leaves heavily blotched with deep crimson. Clumping
succulent rosettes. Part shade. Tender soft succulent - will not tolerate
frost. |
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Aeonium (tree houseleek) is a genus of about 35 species of succulent,
subtropical plants of the family Crassulaceae. The name comes from the
ancient Greek "aionos" (ageless).
While most of them are native to the Canary Islands,
some are found in Madeira, Morocco.
The rosette leaves are on a basal stem. Low-growing Aeonium species are A.
tabuliforme and A. smithii; large species include A. arboreum, A.
valverdense and A. holochrysum.
Aeonium are not frost-resistant. Aeoniums require little water (irrigation
every 15 days) and in winter watering can be reduced to up to two months to
survive cold conditions. It needs sun or partial shade. In general the green
aeoniums prefer some shade - the purple ones like full sun. They will not
withstand frost and extreme temperatures. In the summer they must be outside
for good growth, The aeonium does not require a particular soil but it
must be free draining. In sandy soils compacted plant grows best. It grows
well in direct ground or in pots. When the plant is located directly on the
ground the plants need shelter from the direct sun (especially if they have
been indoors for the winter) and frost or low winter temperatures.
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Aeonium
arboreum
Aeonium arboreum, (syn. Sempervivum
arboreum), the tree aeonium, tree houseleek, or Irish rose, is a succulent,
subtropical subshrub of the genus Aeonium.
It is native to the hillsides of the
Canary Islands.
It bears rosettes of leaves and large
pyramidal panicles of bright yellow flowers in the spring
It needs to be grown under glass.
The purple form 'Zwartkop'
('Schwartzkopf') has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of
Garden Merit.
There is also a white variety (var.
albovariegatum).
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aeonium kiwi
Aeonium 'Kiwi'
is a highly attractive tender plant that forms rosettes of fleshy leaves
with a brilliant colour.
They are yellow in the centre, turning green progressively towards the
outside of the rosette.
This delightful plant also has red edges to the leaves. The succulent develops
yellow flowers in the summer once established.
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Aeonium
decorum tricolor
A lovely branching plant ,with
bright red /pink leaves
variegated with yellow grows as a
bush 35cm hig flowers are best pruned off as they grow badly after flowering
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Aeonium
undulatum,
A succulent, evergreen subshrub, is one
of the larger species of aeonium with the rosette often over a metre from
the ground on a single stem.
Other rosettes do not branch off this
stem (normally) but grow from the bottom, unlike most aeoniums.
The plant is monocarpic so the
flowering stem will die when it flowers which is normally after about 5
years.
The specific epithet undulatum comes from the Latin unda, meaning "wave" and
refers to the wavy leaves.
The common
name "saucer plant" is applied to this and other plants of a similar habit.
In temperate regions this plant is grown under glass.
It has gained the Royal
Horticultural Society's Award of Garden
Merit.
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Aeonium
arboreum 'Schwarzkopff'
A purple succulent
A much sought after deep purple (almost black) perennial succulent (height
60cm/1.9ft, spread 90cm/3ft) that brings colour to the garden all year round
with several stems bearing rosettes of foliage, and gold yellow flowers on
mature plants in the spring .
A neat, slow
growing specimen for a water deficient spot or pot -it should be planted in
sun or light shade in a very well drained soil, and should be protected from
frost.
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Aeonium
Sunburst
A beautiful variegated Aeonium
A variegated cultivar differing from
tricolour in that the leaves are narrower, flatter and less incurved,
A beautiful succulent
(max height 80cm/2.6ft, max spread 60cm/1.9ft) with green,
yellow and pink tipped
leaves. This stunning variegation is joined by white/yellow flowers
in April and May for even
more interest.
It will grow best in a
bright room, greenhouse or very warm, sheltered sunny position
i.e. with some direct
sunlight. It should be protected from frosts/the coldest temperatures-1.
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Aloes
is a genus
containing over 500 species of flowering succulent plants. The most widely
known species is Aloe vera, or "true aloe", so called because it is
cultivated as the standard source of so-called "aloe Vera" for assorted
pharmaceutical purposes there are many other species
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Aloe aristata
Torch Plant and Lace Aloe.
An evergreen perennial, forming
rosettes of fleshy lance-shaped leaves spotted with white and tipped with a
soft white spine. Tubular, orange-red flowers in autumn.
Ideal Conditions: Prefers full sun, or
partial shade with moist soil or compost.
:Perfectly suited
for planting in gravel gardens, paved areas, rockeries and small containers.
Try mixing with other succulents and
alpines.
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Aloe vera
An evergreen perennial, it originates from the Arabian Peninsula but grows
wild in tropical climates around the world and is cultivated for
agricultural and medicinal uses.
The species is also used for decorative purposes and grows
successfully indoors as a potted plant.
It is found in many consumer products including beverages, skin lotion,
cosmetics, or ointments for minor burns and sunburns.
Aloe vera is a stemless or very short-stemmed plant growing to 60–100 cm
(24–39 in) tall, spreading by offsets.
The leaves are thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with
some varieties showing white flecks on their upper and lower stem surfaces.
The margin of the leaf is serrated and has small white teeth. The flowers
are produced in summer on a spike up to 90 cm (35 in) tall, each flower
being pendulous, with a yellow tubular corolla 2–3 cm (0.8–1.2 in) long
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Aloe brevifolia
(Kleinaalwyn, short-leaved aloe) is a species of flowering plant in the
family Asphodelaceae.
It is a tiny, compact, blue-green evergreen succulent perennial, that is
native to the Western Cape,
South Africa. Listed as Vulnerable on IUCN's global Red List, it is
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Aloe
imalotensi or speckled aloe
Most Aloe species have a rosette of large, thick, fleshy leaves.
Aloe flowers are tubular, frequently yellow,
orange, pink, or red, and are borne,
densely clustered and pendant, at the apex of
simple or branched, leafless stems.
Many species of Aloe appear to be stemless, with the
rosette growing directly at ground level;
other varieties may have a branched or unbranched
stem from which the fleshy leaves spring.
They vary in colour from grey to bright-green and
are sometimes striped or mottled. .
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Anacampseros rufescens
is a small, perennial succulent plant with olive green, narrow,
pointed leaves arranged in a spiraling rosette. In shaded or partially
shaded positions the leaves
are olive green in colour while in sunlight the leaves are a dark
reddish-brown to purple.
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is a genus of monocots native to the hot and arid
regions of Mexico and the southern United States.
Some agaves are also native to tropical areas of
South America. The plants are perennial, but each rosette flowers once and
then dies . Some species are known by the name century plant
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Agave americana, century plant, was introduced into
southern Europe about the middle of the 16th century, and is now widely
cultivated as an ornamental, as it is in the Americas. In the variegated
forms, the leaf has a white or yellow marginal or central stripe. As the
leaves unfold from the center of the rosette, the impression of the marginal
spines is conspicuous on the still erect younger leaves. The plants require
protection from frost. They mature very slowly and die after flowering, but
are easily propagated by the offsets from the base of the stem.
Agave
tequilana
(agave azul or blue agave) is used in
the production of tequila.
Agave nectar (also called agave syrup),
a sweetener derived from the sap, is used as
Each rosette is monocarpic and grows slowly to flower only once. During
flowering, a tall stem After development of fruit, the original plant
dies,but suckers are frequently produced from the base of the stem, which
become new plants.
It is a common misconception that agaves are cacti. They are not related to
cacti, nor are they closely related to Aloe whose leaves are similar in
appearance.
Agave species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera
(butterfly and moth) The leaves also have sharp, spiked edges. The spikes
discourage predators from eating the plant or using it as a source of water
and are so tough that ancient peoples used them for sewing needles. The sap
is acidic. Agaves bloom at a height up to 30 ft (9 m) |
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Aptenia
'Red Apple
is a species of succulent
plant in the iceplant family known
by the common names
heartleaf iceplant[ and baby sun rose.
Perhaps the most common plant seen
under this name is actually Aptenia 'Red Apple', a hybrid with red flowers
and bright green leaves, whose parents are A. cordifolia and A. (Platythyra)
haeckeliana.
This is a mat-forming perennial herb growing in flat clumps on the ground
from a woody base. Stems reach up to about 60 centimeters long. The bright
green leaves are generally heart-shaped and up to 3 centimeters long. They
are covered in very fine bumps. Bright pink to purplish flowers appear in
the leaf axils and are open during the day. The fruit is a capsule just over
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Bryophyllum
daigremontianum,
also called mother-of-millions,
mother-of-thousands, alligator plant, or Mexican hat plant is a succulent
plant native to Madagascar. Like other members of its genus Bryophyllum, it
is able to propagate vegetatively from plantlets that develop on its
phylloclade margins. All parts of the plant are poisonous (they contain
daigremontianin and other bufadienolides), which can even be fatal if
ingested by infants or small pets. ]Bryophyllum daigremontianum has an
umbrella-like terminal inflorescence (a compound cyme) of small bell-shaped,
grayish pink (or sometimes orange) flowers. Flowering is, however, not an
annual event and occurs sporadically if at all on some shoots.
As a succulent plant, B. daigremontianum can survive prolonged periods of
drought with little or no water. It is however not frost-hardy and typically
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Carpobrotus edulis
is native to South Africa. It is also known as
Hottentot-fig, ice plant, highway ice plant or pigface and in South Africa
as the sour fig (suurvy; earlier: hotnotsvy), on account of its edible
fruit.
It was previously classified in genus Mesembryanthemum and is sometimes
referred to by this name.
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Ceropegia
woodii f. variegata
Common Names include:
ENGLISH: Rosary
Vine, String of hearts, Chinese Lantern, Hearts-on-a-string, Sweetheart
vine, Keepsake Heart, Chain of Hearts, Heart Strings, Collar of Hearts
Description: Succulent, evergreen
trailing vine, that grows to 2-5 cm in height and spreads to reach up to
2-4 m in length.
Stem: Thin and pendulous from which leaves hang,
Leaves: Heart shaped that look somewhat like cyclamen leaves and
marbled with shades of silver and green on the top, and green to purple on
the undersurface. They are opposite
Tubers: The roots, and occasionally the stems, will often develop
tubers. On the stems these form at nodes and are likely the reason for the
common name of rosary vine. The tubers are that forms at regular intervals
on the stems can be used to propagate the plant
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Cotyledon tomentosa
(Bear's
Paw)
is a species of
the Cotyledon genus.
Cotyledon tomentosa, native to Africa, has large chunky ovate fuzzy green
leaves with prominent "teeth" at tips that give the impression of bear's
paws. It forms large orange bell-shaped flowers in spring. In habitat in
Africa, Cotyledons usually grow in rocky quartz fields where they have
excellent drainage provided by very porous soil. They thrive with bright
light and ample airflow. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch.
Water with caution in winter, as the plant can lose its roots if the soil
stays cold and wet for extended periods. They are dormant in summer. Protect
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Crassula
Crassula is a genus of succulent
plants containing about 1480 accepted species, including the popular jade
plant (Crassula ovata).
They are native to many parts of the
globe, but cultivated varieties originate almost exclusively from species
from the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
Crassulas are usually propagated by
stem or leaf cuttings. Most cultivated forms will tolerate some small degree
of frost, but extremes of cold or heat will cause them to lose foliage and
die., such as Aloe ferox, also are cultivated or harvested from the wild for
similar applications.
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Crassula sarcocaulis
easy to grow, but they are susceptible to mealy bugs and fungal diseases. As
with all succulents, over watering is sure to be fatal, so err on the side
of too dry rather than too wet. Never let your Crassula sit
in water. If you water from beneath by letting the plant sit in a saucer of
water, make sure to pour off any excess water after a few minutes.
strange smell to the flowers
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Crassula perforate
The most important thing to realise is
not to give too much water, water every few days as this can harm the plant,
and it's not good for the shape of the plant.
The plant will grow too fast and it will lose its beauty. When the soil is
too wet there is also the possibility that the roots will rot. Let the soil
dry out properly before you water it again. at the end of October till the
end of February there is so little light that the plant hardly needs any
water. Maybe once or twice in this period you can put the plant on a dish
with some water on it, so that only the bottom part of the pot will absorb
some water. This should be sufficient.
Please do not water the plant as much as during the rest of the year
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Crassula ovata
Gollum
'Gollum' Jade: Considered a monstrose or mutated
form of Jade. Tubular leaves have red tinged suction cup like tips. Star
shaped white flowers. Bright light to full sun. Drought tolerant. Tender
soft succulent - will not tolerate frost.
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Crassula muscosa
Crassula lycopodioides
Crassula muscosa also named Crassula lycopodioides is a succulent plant
native to South Africa and Namibia, belonging to the family of Crassulaceae
and to the genus Crassula. It is a houseplant grown worldwide and commonly
known as Rattail Crassula, Watch Chain, Lizard's Tail, Zipper Plant and
Princess Pine.
Crassula muscosa has very small, light green leaves that are densely packed
around a thin stem, and the arrangement of the leaves around the stems gives
them a square shape. It grows as an intricate bush with very small
yellow-green flowers, with a maximum height of 15-20 cm. It is an invasive
species and easily propagated from stem cuttings.
Crassula muscosa is native to South Africa (the Cape Provinces, the Free
State and the Northern Provinces) and Namibia
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Crassula rupestris
“This differs from C. ‘Jade Necklace’ in its thinner, more pendent stems.
The leaves are brightly edged with rd. It thrives in the ground in light
shade or frostless areas but is at its best in a basket or hanging pot.”
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Crassula Capitella Campfire
Minimum Temp: 28 Exposure: Part Shade
Water: Deeply but infrequently
Type: Evergreen Persistence: Evergreen
Height: 1 foot Spread: 2-3 feet Growth Rate: Slow
Blooms: Summer Flowers: White Seasonal: --
Features:
Glowing yellow-orange leaves
Offsets quickly forming wide mats
Winter grower-semi-dormant in summer
Propagate by stem cuttings
Needs strong light but not hot afternoon sun to color properly
Outdoors in summer, indoors/greenhouse for protection in winter when temps
drop below freezing to prevent scarring
Reduce water in Autumn and even more in winter
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Crassula capitella
'Red Pagoda',
"Eye-catching, Crassula capitella 'Red Pagoda' is a branching succulent with
densely stacked, fleshy, triangular chartreuse leaves adorned with bright
crimson tips.
Their color is brightest in winter in response to
long cool nights and bright sunlight. drought tolerant plant, Mediterranean
plant,Crassula corymbulosa 'Red Pagoda' d bright sunlight. |
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Crassula pellucida
ssp. marginalis f. rubra variegata
Calico
Kitten
A delightful little
trailing plant, with masses of small multicoloured fleshy leaves, which are
green with yellow margins when young, maturing to deep red with pink edges.
This is best displayed in a hanging basket, or a container on a windowsill.
Likes well-drained gritty compost, and full sun.
tender
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Crassula rupestris
common name Jade Necklace or Chinese Pagoda, is a species of succulent in
the genus Crassula belonging to the family Crassulaceae.
a slow-growing small plant reaching a height of 15–20 cm. The thick
rounded leaves are green with red edges. They are tightly stacked along the
stem and store water, as they are covered with a cuticle to limit the
evaporation. An inflorescence with small star-shaped pink-tinged flowers may
appear on mature plants in winter if they are given proper conditions of
temperature. This plant prefers direct light and as a houseplant is very
easy to maintain.
This species is native to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland.
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Crassula ovata
This is probably the best known as MoneyPlant jade plant Crassula as
it tolerates a certain amount of neglect. Specimens are seen on
window-ledges and in offices everywhere. With proper care the plant can
become a large 6-8 ft shrub, with fragrant flowers during the Winter if kept
just frost free. The thick stems branch sparingly at the base, but more
freely as the plant matures. The brittle, jointed stems have obovate green
leaves, becoming reddened in full sun. Native to
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Crassula_sarmentosa
Light shade to full sun, generally
needs full sun part of the day to bloom
Origin: South
Africa (Cape
Province to KwaZulu-Natal)
Growth Habits: Succulent shrub, 4 feet
tall (1.2 m)
or use for a trailing plant
Regular water in summer
fairly drought tolerant
tender
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Crassula tetragona
is a succulent plant native to Southern Africa. It is popularly named the
"miniature pine tree" among ornamental plant enthusiasts, for its popular
use as a "pine tree" in Bonsai.
The plant is erect or spreads shrub less to 1 m (3 ft). Leaves are green to
dark green in color with white flowers that come up in summer. used as a
remedy for diarrhoea.
The plant requires a reasonable amount of water; more water is needed if
flower buds are present. Most species prefer full sun, although some
sub-species could be sensitive to too much sun. The plant is resistant to
frost, but temperatures above 40 °F (4 °C) (6C) are best. The plant may be
propagated from leaves and cuttings. It does not suffer from pests, other
than the occasional mealy bug.
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Crassula arborescens,
the silver jade, silver dollar
plant, beestebul, Chinese jade, money plant, or money tree,
is a species of succulent plant in the Crassulaceae family. It is
an endemic plant of the Western Cape, South Africa. It is a 2 to 4 ft (0.6
to 1.2 m) succulent shrub. It has round gray "Silver Dollar" leaves. It
blooms in winter, with white to pink flowers. It is cultivated as
an ornamental plant for use in drought tolerant and succulent gardens, and
in container gardens. It is also suitable for growing indoors as
a houseplant.
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Crassula arborescens
subsp. undulatifolia “Hankey”
Known as Ripple jade plant
This cultivar has blueish undulating leaves
Small to medium sized shrubs with very attractive evergreen foliage
Very hardy and easy to grow plants
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Crassula falcata
known by the common names airplane plant and propeller plant, is a succulent
plant endemic to South Africa, from the Cape of Good Hope. The foliage is
gray-green with striking texture, on plants that grow to 2 feet (0.61 m)
tall. The flowers are tiny and scarlet red, that rise in dense clusters
above the foliage for a month in summer. Crassula falcata is cultivated
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Crassula Springtime
This succulent has fleshy green leaves that are densely packed around a thin
stem, and the arrangement of the leaves around the stems gives them a square
shape. It grows as an intricate bush with bright pink flowers, with a
maximum height of 15-20 cm.
Lovely clusters of starry, light pink flowers appear in winter and contrast
nicely with the small, dense, mounded silver foliage, it is very showy and
one of the best Crassulas for pink flowers, a beauty!!! Description: Slow
growing pretty hybrid up to 15 cm tall, good as ground cover or in hanging
basket.
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Crassula 'Pastel'
(Variegated Tom Thumb) is a Japanese variegated mutant of Crassula 'Tom
Thumb'. It is a charming, miniature succulent plant up to 6 inches (15 cm)
tall, with tiny, triangular leaves in opposing ranks on stems. The
variegated leaves are up to 0.2 inch (5 mm) long and have colorful
miniature, pagoda-like branching leaves , that looks like a mini, compact
'Necklace' or Crassula perforata variety. Even though regarded as a common
crassula, that does not prevent it from being one of the most exquisite. It
originates from a chance cross between Crassula rupestris .. rupestris (ssp. rupestris)
and Crassula
rupestris ssp. marnieriana and
was found by W. J. Ruysch, The Netherlands. When in flower the plant is is
only 10-12 cm in height, but grows well and should prove an interesting and
worth while addition .
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Delosperma
('delos'=evident, 'sperma'=seed) is a
genus of around 100 species of succulent plants, formerly included in
Mesembryanthemum in the family Aizoaceae.
The family is common in southern and
eastern Africa. easy grown we grow several colours
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Native
Iceplant
(Ground Cover)
Coastal creeping succulent. White-mauve flowers (summer).
Frost tender
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Drosanthemum
("dewflowers") is a genus of succulent plants in the
ice plant family native southern Africa.
The name Drosanthemum means "Dew-flower" in Greek, and refers to the
characteristic shiny translucent papillae, which cover the succulent leaves
and flower buds
Drosanthemum micans
Drosanthemum paxianum
Drosanthemum speciosum |
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family, native to semi-desert areas of Central America, Mexico and
Echeveria is a large genus of
flowering plants in the Crassulaceae
northwestern South America.Plants
may be evergreen or deciduous. Flowers on short stalks (cymes) arise from
compact rosettes of succulent fleshy, often brightly coloured leaves.
Species are polycarpic, meaning that they may flower and set seed many times
over the course of their lifetimes. Often numerous offsets are produced,
Many Echeveria species are popular as ornamental garden plants. They are
drought-resistant, although they do better with regular deep watering and
fertilizing. Most will tolerate shade and some frost, although hybrids tend
to be less tolerant. Most lose their lower leaves in winter; as a result,
after a few years, the plants lose their attractive, compact appearance and
need to be re-rooted or propagated. In addition, if not removed, the shed
leaves may decay, harboring fungus that can then infect the plant.
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Echeveria agavoides
is a species of flowering plant in the Crassulaceae family, native to rocky
areas of Mexico,
E. agavoides is a small, stemless succulent plant, 8–12 cm (3–5 in) tall,
with a rosette of leaves 7–15 cm (3–6 in) in diameter. It is often solitary,
but old plants in good condition grow offsets. The leaves are green,
triangular, thicker (6 mm) and more acute than the other echeverias - hence
the explanation of their name agavoides, "looking like an agave". Some
varieties with bright light have reddish (or bronze) tips and some forms
have slightly red to very red margins. The inflorescences in summer appear
on slender, single-sided cymes up to 50 cm (20 in) long. The flowers are
pink, orange or red, the petals tipped with dark yellow
As with most echeverias, E. agavoides fears moisture and prefers mineral
soils, growing best in light and even direct sunshine, which aids flowering.
In order to flower, plants need rest in the winter, without water and in a
cold place - but not less than 5 °C (41 °F). In temperate regions they must
be kept indoors during winter, but may be placed outside during the summer
months
Many hybrids have been created to obtain more brightly colored flowers or
leaves.
The easiest methods of propagation are leaf cuttings and division of older
plants.
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Echeveria ‘Perle Von Nürnberg’
is a beautiful succulent that has interestingly
colored acuminate leaves that are a pale grayish brown with pink highlights
and have a white powdery dusting. The leaves overlap in solitary, up to 6
inches (15 cm) wide rosettes. The flowers are corral pink in color on the
exterior with a yellow interior and appear in summer on 1 foot (30 cm) long
reddish-stemmed inflorescences.
How to Grow and Care
Most of the common Echeveria species are not complicated succulents to grow,
provided you follow a few basic rules. First, be careful never to let water
sit in the rosette as it can cause rot or fungal diseases that will kill the
plant. Additionally, remove dead leaves from the bottom of the plant as it
grows. These dead leaves provide a haven for pests, and Echeveria are
susceptible to mealy bugs. As with all succulents, careful watering habits
and plenty of light will help ensure success. Most Echeveria can be easily
propagated from leaf cuttings.
Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot a succulent,
make sure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot.
Knock away the old soil from the roots, making sure to remove any rotted or
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Echeveria imbricata
Tight rosettes of flat grey-green leaves that when
mature, form offsets freely to produce large solid clumps. It has a branched
arching inflorescence bearing clusters of red and yellow flowers in the
spring and early summer. Ideal Conditions: Prefers full sun, or partial
shade with free-draining soil or compost. Possible Situation: Perfectly
suited for planting in gravel gardens, paved areas, rockeries and small
containers. Try mixing with other succulents and alpines. |
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Echeveria
derex
popular succulents that grow in
attractive rosettes with beautiful leaves in a variety of colors and
sometimes stunning flowers. These plants have been extensively hybridized,
so in addition to the main species there are many varieties that have been
specially bred for interesting leaf form and color. Light: Full sun. Perfect
for a sunny window.
Water: Water during the summer and spring, making sure drainage is
immaculate. Reduce water in the winter to monthly.
Temperature: Prefers average summer temps (65şF - 70şF). In winter, cool to
50şF.
Soil: A well-drained succulent mix, with an ideal pH around 6.0 (slightly
acidic).
Fertilizer: Feed with a controlled-release fertilizer in the beginning of
the season or weekly with a weak liquid solution. |
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Echeveria prolifica
Echeveria prolifica is an evergreen
spreading succulent with small rosettes of fleshy, plump, pale silvery-green
leaves adorned with pink overtones.
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Echeveria
'Black Prince'
Echeveria 'Black Prince' - (Black
Hens and Chicks) - This succulent plant produces clumps of short rosettes up
to 3 inches wide with thin dark triangular, blackish leaves. These leaves
first emerge greenish but darken to a deep lavender brown and with age the
lower leaves widen out to as much as 1 inch at the base with an acuminate
tip that has fine yellow edges. In late autumn to early winter appear the
dark red flowers on short stalks. Plant in full sun (best colour) or light
shade in a well-drained soil with occasional irrigation in spring and summer
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Echeveria 'Doris Taylor'
The woolly rose is an attractive succulent that forms rosettes of
pale-green, fleshy leaves covered with small white hairs. A low-maintenance
succulent, the woolly rose can easily thrive if provided with the right
conditions a stunning hairy leaved hybrid Echeveria which grows to about
15cm and then branches and offsets freely. This plant is quite hardy in
Devon and ideal for temperate gardens. The flowers are an attractive
orange-yellow on short stalks. It is a 1932 hybrid by W. Taylor (E.
pulvinata x E. setosa).
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ECHEVERIA harmsii
Plush Plant
This soft little fuzzy succulent has beautiful leaf colour that adds
interest to small gardens and pots. It is a rosette-forming species that
hails from northern Mexico. This evergreen forms small asymmetrical rosettes
comprised of fleshy, football-shaped leaves with a burnished-red cast along
the leaf edges. The rosette will occasionally send out pups, or lateral
plantlets. As these accumulate, the plant develops a mound-like habit.
This succulent has large, beautiful flowers, but it is not a heavy bloomer.
In spring it sends up stems topped with orange, bell-shaped flowers with
golden throats. Each stem may include many flowers that open at different
times for a longer season of color. The blooms are highly attractive to
hummingbirds.
Like most succulents, this plant prefers full sun and needs very porous
soil, whether grown in a pot or a frost free rock garden. As plants age,
they grow rangy but this can easily be remedied with careful pruning. The
cuttings root easily in moist sand. Watering should be done sparingly as
this is a very drought tolerant plant. Feed it occasionally from spring to
summer occasionally with a liquid fertilizer solution at half strength.
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Echeveria lola
Echevieria lola, or Mexican Hens and Chicks
Little known fact: Eceheveria lola is actually a hybrid two different
Echeveria species and was created by a man named Dick Wright!
Plant it in a terracotta pot, but make sure it is not glazed. Glazed pottery
retains water. Likewise, ensure the pot is on a saucer and that you remember
to dump excess water from the saucer after watering. You don’t want to let
the plant sit in it.
Give your lola as much sunlight as you can! Bring it outside during the
sunny months if possible, or put it on a south-facing windowsill. While the
plant is hardy, it will not tolerate frost so bring it inside if the
temperature drops too low.
Water your lola every week or every other week during the growing season
(summer), depending on the heat and dryness of the air. During the dormant
season (winter), water it much less frequently. Ensure that the soil becomes
completely dry between each watering. If you feel the need to fertilize
(which should be rarely, maybe once a year), dilute the fertilizer to half
strength and include it when you water.
Echeveria species are known colloquially as “hens and chicks” because they
clone themselves into incredibly cute plant babies all the time! These
“chicks” often hug tight to the mother, but can be removed and repotted
whenever you like.
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Echeveria purpusorum
is a small slow growing and unusual species. This also is a plant usually
known as an Urbinia. It has glabrous, stem-less, succulent rosettes, up to
6-8 cm in diameter and tall, it stay usually solitary but it can offset to
form a dense clump. Its attractiveness lies in the beautifully speckleds one
of the slowest-growing Echeverias and it is necessary to cultivate it for
many years to get a nice specimen. is one tough succulent. This means it's
one of the easiest to care for. Just give it lots of sunlight, water
sparingly and you're good to go! Its colors can change from green to brown
to red all depending on the amount of light it gets. Plant Care: Sun Full
sun Water Average .
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Echeveria
runyonii 'Topsy Turvy'
This cultivar is a mutation originated in cultivation in California. The
standard Echeveria runyonii is found natively in Mexico
Echeveria is named after the 18th century Spanish botanist Atanasio
Echeverria Codoy.
Common Names Mexican hens and chicks plant.
There is also a crested form which is Echeveria runyonii cv. "Topsy-turvy"
f. cristata which can be reproduced only vegetatively. Only a fragment of
the crested shoot is is used for reproduction because leaves and normal
shoots (non-crested) do not produce the crested trait.
Topsy-turvy is one of the true monstrous forms of Echeveria that 'breeds
true' and won't revert back to it's natural form.
It is a profuse offesetter and can create large mounds of densely crowded
plants up to 20 x 35 cm (height by width). Parent plants can get up to 25 cm
across, but rarely do the offsets
he leaves are too narrow to form the perfect rosette usually expected of
Echeveria is a fast growing rosette-forming succulent, up to 10 inches (25
cm) in diameter. The leaves are pale blue-green to silvery-grey, up to 5
inches (12.5 cm) long and up 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, often with pink tips
runyonii, is a great plant to use in terrariums, dish gardens and anywhere
you landscape.
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Euphorbia
Contact with skin causes severe
irritation, redness and a burning sensation; contact with the eyes may cause
severe pain, and in some cases temporary blindness for several days.
Symptoms may worsen over 12 hours.
For eye exposures, flush eyes with fresh, cool water for at least 15 minutes
and repeat after a few minutes. Seek medical attention if there is no
relief. Over-the-counter anti-histamines may provide relief for some people.
If swallowed, it may cause burning to the mouth, lips, and tongue. Deaths
have been recorded from swallowing the latex, and anyone swallowing some
should seek medical attention.
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Euphorbia cereiformis
is a densely branched, perennial dwarf shrub, up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall,
forming compact clumps. The stems are 7 to 10 ribbed and deeply grooved
between, up to 4 inches (10 cm) long and up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter.
Leaves are tiny, succulent, lanceolate, green in color, up to 0.16 inch (4
mm) long,
Flowers are wine-red, 0.2 inch (5 mm) in diameter, solitary clustered at the
end of the branches. native to Africa, forms club-shaped stems to 4" in
diameter with up to 15 ribs and dense, gnarly persistent peduncles (residual
dead flower stalks, etc.) to 1/2" in length. New growth is burgundy in
color. Produces many offsets, and grows to several feet in height. |
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Euphorbia polygona,
native to South Africa, forms a ribbed chunky columnar plant of glaucous
grey-green and is heavily armed with spiny protuberances ("peduncles",
otherwise known as persistent flower stalks). The cultivar 'Snowflake' is
chalky white and has fewer spiny protuberances. It has been said that only a
single 'Snowflake' was ever found in Africa. Many new hybrids have been
created using 'Snowflake' as it tends to pass on excellent genetics for
attractive plants. All Euphorbias contain a white sap that can be irritating
to eyes and mucous membranes. If contact is made with this white sap, take
care to not touch face or eyes before washing hands with soap and water.
Responds well to warmth, with its active growth period in the late spring
and summer months. Porous soil with adequate drainage. Requires bright light
for best appearance, and should be given a winter resting period at which
time less water should be given. Protect from frost.
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native to South Africa, forms a ribbed chunky columnar plant of glaucous
grey-green and is heavily armed with spiny protuberances ("peduncles",
otherwise known as persistent flower stalks). The cultivar 'Snowflake' is
chalky white and has fewer spiny protuberances. It has been said that only a
single 'Snowflake' was ever found in Africa. Many new hybrids have been
created using 'Snowflake' as it tends to pass on excellent genetics for
attractive plants. All Euphorbias contain a white sap that can be irritating
to eyes and mucous membranes. If contact is made with this white sap, take
care to not touch face or eyes before washing hands with soap and water.
Responds well to warmth, with its active growth period in the late spring
and summer months. Porous soil with adequate drainage. Requires bright light
for best appearance, and should be given a winter resting period at which
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Euphorbia tirucalli
firestick plants, Indian tree spurge, naked lady, pencil tree
A easy plant
It has a wide distribution in Africa, being prominently present in
northeastern, central and southern Africa. It may also be native in other
parts of the continent as well as some surrounding islands and the Arabian
peninsula and has been introduced to many other tropical regions. Its status
in India is uncertain. It grows in dry areas, and is often used to feed
cattle or as hedging.
The milky latex from E. tirucalli is extremely irritating to the skin and
mucosa and is toxic. contact with skin causes severe irritation, redness
and a burning sensation; contact with the eyes may cause severe pain, and in
some cases temporary blindness for several days. Symptoms may worsen over 12
hours.
For eye exposures, flush eyes with fresh, cool water for at least 15 minutes
and repeat after a few minutes. Seek medical attention if there is no
relief. Over-the-counter anti-histamines may provide relief for some
people.
If swallowed, it may cause burning to the mouth, lips, and tongue. Deaths
have been recorded from swallowing the latex, and anyone swallowing some
should seek medical attention.
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Faucaria 'Tuberculosa
This
low maintenance succulent from South Africa has
thick triangular leaves. The edges have white hair-like structures that look
a little like teeth.
Prefers full sun, or partial shade with
free-draining soil or compost.
Perfectly suited for planting in gravel gardens,
paved areas, rockeries and small containers. Try mixing with other
succulents and alpines
Small plants of 8 cm diameter, with thick triangular
leaves. On the edges of the leaves there are upright teeth in opposite pairs
that looks like an animal mouth. It may become bushy.
The plants are light green, turning purple if exposed to strong sunshine.
Golden yellow flowers appear from August in the centre of the rosette.
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Fenestraria rhopalophylla.
is the currently recognised species in this genus is Each leaf has a
epidermal window, a transparent window-like area, at its rounded tip, it is
for these window-like structures that the genus is named (Latin: fenestra).
F. rhopalophylla appears very similar to Frithia pulchra, though the leaves
are a slightly different shape and F. rhopalophylla has yellow flowers,
compared to the pink flowers of F. pulchra.
In the wild, the plant commonly grows under sand, except for the transparent
tips, which allow light into the leaves for photosynthesis.
The plant produces optical fibers made from crystalline Oxalic acid which
transmit light to subterranean photosynthetic sites.
native to Namaqualand in southern Africa and to Namibia. The plants
generally grow in sandy or calciferous soils under low < 100 mm rainfall,
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Ledebouria socialis
Ledebouria socialis, the silver squill or
wood hyacinth, is a geophytic species of bulbous perennial plant native to
the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
It was first described by John Gilbert
Baker as Scilla socialis in 1870.
It is often cultivated and grows well
with minimal care.
great in pots and collections
Socialis means 'grows
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Rebutia heliosa
is a small, slow growing cactus, with heads densely
covered in brown areoles with short, about (1 mm) long spines. The stems are
spherical to shortly cylindrical, up to 1.2 inches (3 cm) tall and up to
(3.5 cm) in diameter. The flowers are long lasting (about 10 days),
funnel-shaped, (5 cm) long, (4 cm) in diameter and orange to orange-red in
color. The fruits are purple red in color.
Watering should be done carefully, allowing the plant to almost dry out
between waterings. It’s imperative that the cactus is not exposed to
prolonged dampness and sitting water. make sure to use fertilizer during the
growing season for the best results. Repot as needed, preferably during the
warm season.
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Gasteraloe
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Gasteraloe
Gasteraloe (also known as × Gastrolea) is a genus of hybrid plants, from
mixtures of species from the Aloe or Aristaloe and Gasteria genera.
× Gasteraloe hybrids are typically stemless or almost stemless. Their
succulent leaves, which are usually spotted or marked and have toothed
margins, form rosettes.
Gonialoe variegata and Aristaloe aristata are especially commonly used for
these hybrids, as they are far more amenable to hybridization with gasterias
than most other "aloes".
culltivate the saame as aloes
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Gasteraloe
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Gasteraloe
Green ice
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Graptoveria
is a hybrid of
Echeveria and Graptopetalum. Pachyveria is a hybrid of Echeveria and
Pachyphytum. Sedeveria is a hybrid of Echeveria and Sedum.
Pachyphytum is a
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Graptoveria
'Fred Ives' is a pretty cross between Graptopetalum paraguayense and
Echeveria gibbiflora. frost free Light Aspect. Part Shade, Full Sun, Full
Sun Windowsill. good in Pot, Wall, Rockery, Garden, Windowsill,
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Graptoveria
Silver Star
Graptopetalum filiferum x Echeveria agavoides ‘Multifida’.
Eventually forming a 4in rosette, the closely spiralled leaves are silvery
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Graptosedum ‘California Sunset’
This succulent has compact, Echeveria-like rosettes with a unique,
orangish-pink color.
Long-cultivated and more widely-distributed than most of the hybrids made by
Robert Grim, The rosettes are at the tips of eventually decumbent stems,
which can simply be cut back and restarted to maintain a more compact plant.
New growth is a grayish-green but soon takes on its distinctive coloration
that is enhanced by drought as well as cool winter temperatures. The
durability and grayish new leaves of this hybrid are imparted by
Graptopetalum paraguayense. The pastel coloration and white flowers come
from the other parent, S. adophi, another durable Mexican succulent in the
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Graptopetalum
amethystinum)
If you like succulents, this one is
as succulent as they get! Lavender Pebbles (Graptopetalum
amethystinum) is a rare species from Mexico that looks more like moon
rocks than a plant! This cool succulent has plump, rounded leaves in
lovely shades of lavender, pink, and green. The leaves have a powdery
coating that adds to the eerie, moon rock look. If grown in a hanging
planter, the plant will spill over the edges 12 to 18 inches. Or let it
trail along the ground like a bed of living pebbles!
Lavender Pebbles is
related to Jade Plant and Echeveria (Crassulaceae family). The "chubby"
leaves are rounded at the tip, instead of pointy like many related
succulents. The lavender or rose shades appear strongest in the newer
leaves, while the older growth becomes more greenish. If you rub off the
powdery coating, the colors are more vivid! The pretty, star-shaped
flowers appear in large numbers around Spring. The plant normally hangs
from steep cliffs in the wild, where it forms multiple branches. You may
root the branches if you wish, or even the individual leaves. This is a
true species, not a hybrid. It will hybridize with some related
succulents like Echeverias and Sedums.
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Gymnocalycium
commonly called chin cactus, is a genus of about 70 South American species
of cactus. The genus name Gymnocalycium (from Greek, "naked calyx") refers
to the flower buds bearing no hair or spines.
Their main area of distribution is Argentina, part of Uruguay, Paraguay,
southern Bolivia and part of Brazil.
Most species are rather small varying from 4 to 15 centimetres in size. In
cultivation they are popular for their easy flowering habits, and the
flowers are generally brightly coloured. Where temperatures fall below 10 °C
(50 °F) they must be cultivated under glass with heat.
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Haworthia fasciata
Haworthia is a large genus of small succulent plants
endemic to Southern Africa and they generally resemble miniature aloes,
except in their flowers, which are distinctive in appearance.
Horticulturally they are popular garden and container plants.
Haworthias are small succulent plants, forming rosettes of leaves from 3 cm
(1.2 in) to exceptionally 30 cm (12 in) in diameter, depending on the
species. These rosettes are usually stemless but in some species stems reach
up to 50 cm (20 in). The inflorescences of some species may exceed 40 cm (16
in) in height. The plants can grow solitary or can be clump-forming. Many
species have firm, tough, fleshy leaves, usually dark green in colour,
whereas others are softer and contain leaf windows with translucent panels
through which sunlight can reach internal photosynthetic tissues. Their
flowers are small, and generally white. Though they are very similar between
species, flowers from the species in hexangulares generally have green
striations and those from other species often have brown lines in the
flowers. However, their leaves show wide variations even within one species.
Additionally, when the plants are stressed (e.g deprived of water), their
colours can change to reds and purples. Depriving them of nitrogen generally
results in paler leaves. tender
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Haworthiopsis reinwardtii
formerly Haworthia reinwardtii,
is a species of succulent flowering plant in the family Asphodelaceae,
native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is one of the
species of Haworthiopsis that is commonly cultivated as an ornamental.
H. reinwardtii has typical thin, strongly tubercled leaves
It is a perennial succulent, with stems growing to 20 cm (8 in)in height,
with a basal rosette of white-spotted fleshy leaves arranged in a spiral
pattern, and racemes of tubular pinkish-white flowers in spring. The plant
spreads to form a mat, by means of freely-produced offsets, also a
convenient means of propagation.
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Haworthia retusa
is a species of flowering plants of the genus Haworthia
endemic to a very small area around Riversdale, in the Western Cape Province
in South Africa.
Growing to 10 cm (3.9 in) tall and broad, it is a perennial succulent with
thick triangular leaves and small white tubular flowers held in 50 cm (20
in) tall racemes.
The genus name Haworthia honors the British botanist Adrian Hardy Haworth
(1767–1833), while the species epitheton retusa derives from Latin and
refers to the "retused" leaf-shape. recurved shape of the leaves. The
upturned, recurved face of each leaf forms a triangle, which is transparent
(and often lined). The species can be easily recognised by its leaf-top
windows, which are distinctively shiny.
Plants grow as tight rosettes of thick, firm, fleshy, highly
recurved/truncated leaves. It is usually a solitary rosette in the wild. In
cultivation it can offset, and even form clumps.
This species is one of the "retuse" species of Haworthia, meaning that it
usually grows sunken beneath the ground with its flattened leaves only
showing on the surface. Its rosette of succulent leaves are turned back
("retuse") so as to provide a flat and level face, on the surface of the
ground. In temperate regions it is normally grown under glass as it does not
survive temperatures below freezing. In the UK it has gained the Royal
Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
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Jovibarba
Jovibarba ("beard of
Jupiter") is a small genus of three species of succulent flowering plants in
the family Crassulaceae, endemic to mountainous regions in the south-eastern
quadrant of Europe. closely related to Sempervivum,.
Jovibarba have
pale-greenish-yellow or yellow flowers with about six petals, while
Sempervivum have generally pinkish flowers with around twice as many petals,
which open more widely than jovibarba flowers.
jovibarba species are
commonly called rollers. They produce offsets that are lightly attached and
easily pop off and roll away from the mother plant. Offsets survive the main
rosette, which is monocarp.
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Kalanchoe is a genus of about 125
species of tropical, succulent flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae,
mainly native to Madagascar and tropical Africa.
Most are shrubs or perennial herbaceous plants, but a few are
annual or biennial. The largest,
Kalanchoe beharensis from
Madagascar, can reach 6 m (20 ft)
tall, but most species are
less than 1 m (3 ft) tall.
Kalanchoes are characterized by opening their flowers by growing
new cells on the inner surface of the
petals to force them outwards,
and on the outside of the petals to
close them.
Kalanchoe flowers are divided into 4
sections with 8 stamens.
The petals are fused into a tube,
in a similar way to some related
genera such as Cotyledon.
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Kalanchoe tubiflora delagoensis
Kalanchoe delagoensis
"Mother of
Thousands"
This plant gets a lot of attention from visitors for its architectural
accents, its willingness to grow nearly anywhere, and the ease with which
the babies can be pulled or scooped away where not wanted. They have to be
fairly large to bloom, and a large potful of them in bloom can be
spectacular.
Description: "Mother of Thousands" reproduces via "plantlets" on that grow
on the ends of each leaf & drop off.... they fall into the dirt and grow
from there. They grow everywhere, don't need dirt, In optimal conditions
it grows as an annual/biannual and typically grows to about 1 m before
blooming in the winter. Plants die back after blooming and new shoots can
arise from the roots.
Produces umbels of trumpet-shaped 2-3 cm long salmon to scarlet flowers that
dangle in clusters from the top of the plant. They are very beautiful but
hard to see.
Blooming season: Due to intense vegetative reproduction, this plant rarely
blooms. But well grown larger specimens can flower profusely in winter, even
with little or no water. The flowers last about 5 weeks so it is well
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Kalanchoe luciae:
Also know as 'Flapjacks' and 'Paddle Plant'. Forms a basal rosette of large,
rounded, fleshy stalkless leaves. Gray-green with red margins. Full to part
sun. Drought and heat tolerant. Not frost hardy.
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Kalanchoë humilis
'Desert Surprise' (A selected clone)
Paddle shaped blue-green leaves with spectacular purple markings.
The brown/purple blotches need light to develop fully.
It is very easy to grow and drought-resistant, it makes an interesting plant
in any collection .
is also easy to take care as indoor plant.
It thrives in nutrient poor soils consisting of equal parts of loam and
sand, with pumice or lava grit added to ensure good drainage.
It takes a good deal of sun, though still prefers some shade.
It needs little watering in autumn and spring while in summer it should be
watered thoroughly and allowed to dry before watering again.
In winter give only occasional watering (only when the plant starts
shrivelling), but it will generally grow even in winter if given water.
These plants will survive on neglect. Over-watering is the most common cause
of plant failure.
hardy to -2 ° C for short periods.
The flowers are not much of an attraction and can be removed.
It is propagated by removal of small offsets at the base of the main plant
or by leaf and stem cuttings.
It is an ideal plant for containers or rock gardens.
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Kalanchoe longiflora coccinea
Kalanchoe longiflora coccinea is an interesting succulent house plant here
in the UK. Native to Brazil, the leaves of this Kalanchoe can change from a
deep green to crimson depending on its environment.
The foliage turns crimson in response to drought, cold or full sun.
This plant then produces yellow flowers on tall spikes during summer months
and even into autumn/winter.
The flowers can last many weeks.
Remove dead blooms to encourage repeat flowering.
Likes full sun if possible.
Allow the plant to partially dry out between waterings.
Do not allow this plant to stand in water.
Tough and relatively easy to look after.keep frost free.
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Kalanchoe marnieriana -
Marnier's Kalanchoe: Blue-green foliage with flushes of pink. Rose pink
blooms. Nice in containers. Excellent indoor plant. Tender succulent,
protect from freezing.
Green
18" tall 24" wide
Filtered sun, bright light
9"-12" Vertical Grower / Tall Stem
Container Garden, House or Office Plant
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Kalanchoe pumila
flower dust plant
is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to
Madagascar. It is a spreading, dwarf succulent subshrub growing to 20 cm (8
in) tall and 45 cm (18 in) wide, with arching stems of frosted leaves, and
clusters of purple-veined pink flowers in spring. As the minimum temperature
for cultivation is 12 °C (54 °F), in temperate regions it is grown under
glass as a houseplant.
The Latin specific epithet pumila means dwarf or low-growing.
This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden
Merit.
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kalanchoe tormentosa nigra
Panda Plant
Pussy Ears
Teddy Bear Cactus
Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous
The flowers are the most toxic part.
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
tender native to Madagascar species being a succulent type species grows
thick leaves for water storage purposes, which means watering less often for
the grower. These leaves are covered in tiny hairs that give the plant a
velvety look and feel.
grows up to approximately 1.5 ft with a thick stem that produces branches
and many groups of leaves, once it matures. suitable for growing in a
hanging basket
leaves are greyish green in color that have brown spotted tips. it's rare
to see flowers bloom indoors, so it's grown for primarily it's foliage
within homes or offices. I have never seen one of these flower
hanging baskets containers or sitting with a conservatory. A conservatory is
ideal because they do like their bright light and some sun. Whilst they're
still small and growing, then near windows and on shelves which receive
enough sunlight are good spots for displaying them.
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Lampranthus Plants
easy to look after. They like to grow in dry soil so only water in very
prolonged dry spells. Once the season is over, cut the plants back by
pruning the dead stems in the autumn. If you want more plants then take
cuttings in the springtime.
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Lampranthus aureus
Golden Ice Plant, Orange Ice Plant
Family: Aizoaceae (Ice
plant family)
Golden Ice Plant is a neatly rounded, erect,
succulent plant that grows up to about half a meter tall. The leaves are
paired, free or slightly fused at the base, dark green, up to 5 cm long.
The plant is liked for its unbelievably bright orange flowers. The shiny
orange flowers are borne singly or in clusters on short stalks, are 6 cm
in diameter. There are some yellow forms of this plant too. Flowers are
followed by a woody fruit capsule that has five compartments. Golden Ice
Plant is native to South Africa, and grown as an ornamental in India.
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Lampranthus roseus
This is a frequently cultivated and a rewarding
plant. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings and needs a sunny
position. Seed can be sown at any time of the year in shallow trays in a
sandy mixture and germination is within 3 weeks. Cuttings are best planted
during the summer months. The plants are short-lived and are best replaced
every 3 years. Lampranthus roseus prefers a sunny, well-drained slope. The
plants thrive in rockeries or containers in a sunny position. Plants are
subject to downy mildew and should be sprayed with Ridomil from midwinter to
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Lampranthus spectabilis
also placed in Mesembryanthemaceae)
Lampranthus spectabilis (
Common name
trailing ice plant shining-flowers" in Latin
Plants creeping. Flowers red, pink or white ca. 5-8cm across, flowering in
all seasons (mainly in Spring to Summer). Perennial plants.
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Lithops
is a genus of succulent plants in the ice plant family, Aizoaceae. Members
of the genus are native to southern Africa. The name is derived from the
Ancient Greek words λίθος (lithos), meaning "stone," and ὄψ (ops), meaning
"face," referring to the stone-like appearance of the plants. They avoid
being eaten by blending in with surrounding rocks and are often known as
pebble plants or living stones. The formation of the name from the Greek
"-ops" means that even a single plant is called a Lithops.
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Lithops
is a genus of succulent plants in the ice plant family, Aizoaceae. Members
of the genus are native to southern Africa. The name is derived from the
Ancient Greek words λίθος (lithos), meaning "stone," and ὄψ (ops), meaning
"face," referring to the stone-like appearance of the plants. They avoid
being eaten by blending in with surrounding rocks and are often known as
pebble plants or living stones. The formation of the name from the Greek
"-ops" means that even a single plant is called a Lithops.
Individual Lithops plants consist of one or more pairs of bulbous, almost
fused leaves opposite to each other and hardly any stem.
Lithops hookeri.
Two new leaf pairs are emerging between the old one, leading to a
double-headed plant
The slit between the leaves contains the meristem and produces flowers and
new leaves.
The leaves of Lithops are mostly buried below the surface of the soil, with
a partially or completely translucent top surface known as a leaf window
which allows light to enter the interior of the leaves for photosynthesis.
Yellow or white flowers emerge from the fissure between the leaves after the
new leaf pair has fully matured, one per leaf pair. This is usually in
autumn, but can be before the summer solstice in L. pseudotruncatella and
after the winter solstice in L. optica. The flowers are often sweetly
scented.
The most startling adaptation of Lithops is the colouring of the leaves. The
leaves are fenestrated, and the epidermal windows are patterned in various
shades of cream, grey, and brown, with darker windowed areas, dots, and red
lines, according to species and local conditions. The markings function as
remarkable camouflage for the plant in its typical stone-like environment.
Lithops require pollination from a separate plant. Like most mesembs,
Lithops fruit is a dry capsule that opens when it becomes wet; some seeds
may be ejected by falling raindrops, and the capsule re-closes when it dries
out.
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Mammillaria
The genus Mammillaria is one of the
largest in the cactus family (Cactaceae), with currently 200 known species
and varieties recognized. Most of the mammillarias are native to Mexico, but
some come from the southwest United States, the Caribbean, Colombia,
Venezuela, Guatemala and Honduras. The common name "pincushion cactus"
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Mammillaria elongata
(gold lace cactus, ladyfinger cactus) is a species of flowering plant in the
Cactaceae family, native to central Mexico. Growing to 15 cm (6 in) tall by
30 cm (12 in) wide, it consists of densely packed clusters of elongated oval
stems, covered in harmless yellow or brown spines, and in spring producing
white or yellow flowers.
It is among the commonest and most variable of its genus in nature, and is a
popular subject for cultivation.[1][2] It has gained the Royal Horticultural
Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Cultivars
Golden Stars"Copper King""Cristata" (Brain Cactus)
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Mammillaria gracilis
‘Arizona Snowcap’
‘Arizona Snowcap’ is a small cactus, up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall and up to 5
inches (12.5 cm) wide. The stems are cylindrical, dark green, almost
concealed by the spines, up to 3.2 inches (8 cm) long and up to 1.2 inches
(3 cm) in diameter, and branching profusely by sides. Spines are short,
white and thick. The flowers are small, cream-yellow with pinkish or
brownish midstripe, up to 0.7 inch (17 mm) long and up to 0.5 inch (12 mm)
wide.
To encourage better flowering, allow the plants to enjoy a cooling period in
the winter and suspend watering. Unlike many other cacti, which use their
ribs as storage devices, the Mammillaria feature raised tubercles, from
which spines emerge. When you water, the tubercles will expand to allow for
increased water storage.
The flowers emerge from the axils of these tubercles on the previous year’s
growth, which accounts for their interesting halo effect.
keep very dry winter and use a fertilizer during the growing season for the
best results.
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Pachyveria
plants do best in desert and arid climates, and grow
well in porous, well-drained soil. They grow well in full sun, though prefer
a bit of shade in more sizzling heat of 92 and higher degrees Fahrenheit (33
degrees Celsius). They are drought and heat wave tolerant, but love lots of
summer time water, and hardy to around 30-35 degrees Fahrenheit (-1 to 1
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Pachyveria glauca
Little Jewel' succulent plants are hybrids in the nothogenus × Pachyveria (Pachyphytum
and Echeveria). This plant has cylindrical tapered leaves,
shading from powdery blue with a of purple at the bottom of the plant to a
light green at the points of the top leaves. That color slowly darkens down
the length of the plant
This plant propagates itself
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Peperomia graveolens
ENGLISH: ruby peperomia, Ruby Glow
Description: Peperomia graveolens is a beautiful evergreen herb with an
aboveground growth habit. It has glowing wine red stems with glossy red
succulent leaves with clear green "windows" on their surfaces,
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Portulaca grandiflora
Moss Rose
is easy to grow. Grow Moss Rose plants in full sun. Plants prefer average to
poor soils. They prefer loose, sandy or loam soil. A well draining
composition is important.
Moss Rose
plants are drought and heat tolerant. In the flower garden, watering is
seldom needed. If growing in containers or hanging pots, allow the soil to
dry between watering. Add a general purpose, high nitrogen fertilizer when
first planting, to help them to get a good start. Add a high Phosphorous
fertilizer just before blooming. No other fertilizer applications should be
needed for the season. Moss Rose produce tough,
long lasting, rose-like blooms, in early summer. Pinch or deadhead spent
flowers to promote more blooms. Prune
plants to create a fuller, neater appearance. Provide plenty of air
circulation through the plant to help avoid fungal disease. Plants are
annuals that are very susceptible to frost. Cover them up whenever cold
temperatures are expected
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Plectranthus tomentosa;
vick's vapo-rub plant This perennial succulent
smells just like the popular cough and congestion rub a strong, with its
distinctive menthol and camphor scent. The odour is stronger when the leaves
are crushed.
green leaves that are covered with fine hairs. It can reach a height of 30
inches (75cm) tall. Small, purple flowers will bloom in the early spring and
again in the autum.
Vick’s VapoRub Plant is perfect for beginners! These succulents would be
ideal for both container gardening (i.e hanging baskets, window boxes,
etc..) and garden beds. It is low maintenance and like all other succulents,
it is drought tolerant and doesn’t require much water. Plus, the scent of
the plant is known to repel mosquitoes! Simply plant in well-draining soil
in full sun to partial shade. Be careful not to over water them, which can
turn the leaves yellow and mushy or lead to stem rot. Allow the soil to dry
between watering.
And yes, you can use the plant to help relieve congestion when you are sick!
Add the crushed leaves into some hot water and inhale the steam. You should
be able to breathe easier afterwards!
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(known as elephant bush, dwarf jade
plant, porkbush and spekboom in Afrikaans) is a small-leaved succulent plant
found in South Africa.
It is a soft-wooded, semi-evergreen upright shrub or small tree, usually
2.5–4.5 metres (8–15 ft) tall.
It is very widespread in the east of South Africa
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Portulacaria afra
Portulacaria afra (Elephant Food) - An upright
growing plant with reddish brown stems and 1/2 inch long emerald green
succulent leaves. Plant in sun or shade with little or no supplemental
irrigation. Hardy to at least 25° F can be kept almost any size with
pruning. T common English name is Porkbush and the Afrikaans name is
Spekboom, which translates from two words, 'spek' meaning "bacon" and 'boom'
meaning "tree" as Bacon Tree. The names come from the fact that the leaves
are edible, though with a sour flavor.
In the wilds of South Africa, large plants do survive the winter frosts by
growing dense enough to provide their own natural cover. Drought-tolerant
and fire-resistant,
Minimum Avg. Temperature: 10.c
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: South Africa
Height: 12’
Width: 7’
Growth Rate – Shape: Slowly growing succulent tree
Watering Needs: regular water in summer dryer in winter
Flowers: Rare pink flowers
Frost Tolerance: -1.c
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Portulacaria
non variegated var common English name is Porkbush
and the Afrikaans name is Spekboom, which translates from two words, 'spek'
meaning "bacon" and 'boom' meaning "tree" as Bacon Tree. The names come from
the fact that the leaves are edible, though with a sour flavor.
In the wilds of South Africa, large plants do survive the winter frosts by
growing dense enough to provide their own natural cover. Drought-tolerant
and fire-resistant,
Minimum Avg. Temperature: 10.c
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: South Africa
Height: 12’
Width: 7’
Growth Rate – Shape: Slowly growing succulent tree
Watering Needs: regular water in summer dryer in winter
Flowers: Rare pink flowers
Frost Tolerance: -1.c
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Rhipsalis
is a genus of epiphytic cacti. They are typically known as mistletoe cacti.
The scientific name derives from the Ancient Greek term for wickerwork,
referring to the plants'
Rhipsalis is found as an epiphyte in tropical rainforests, some species may
also grow epilithic or, rarely, terrestrial.
found widely in Central America, parts of the Caribbean and a great part of
northern and central South America. The center of diversity of Rhipsalis
lies in the rainforests of the Mata Atlantica in southeastern Brazil.
It is found throughout the New World, but additionally in tropical Africa,
Madagascar and Sri Lanka. It is the only cactus with a natural occurrence
outside the New World
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rhipsalis cereuscula
Rhipsalis mistletoe cactus is also called chain
cactus and grows epiphytically in its tropical forest home.
The cactus has pencil thin succulent stems that may reach 6 feet in length.
The thick skin of the stems does not produce thorns, but it does have almost
imperceptible bumps on the surface of the plant. These plants are found
clinging to tree crotches, in branch nooks and nestled in rock crevasses.
The Rhipsalis mistletoe cactus is easy to grow and has very minimal needs.
It is perfect for the home interior in a northern or western window.
Mistletoe Cactus Mistletoe cacti are easy to grow from cuttings. Seeds take
way too long and they require very even environmental conditions. Take
cuttings and let the severed end callus for a few days. Plant the callused
end in a cactus mix or sand that has been lightly moistened. Cuttings root
in two to six weeks. The plant rarely needs fertilizing and has few other
needs except moderate light and even moisture. Fertilize with a half
dilution of cactus food from April to September, once per month. Water
frequently in spring and summer, but suspend water in winter. If any of the
stems are damaged, you can trim them off with a sharp, sterile knife. Use
these as cuttings to start new Rhipsalis mistletoe cactus.
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rhipsalis ewaldiana
Mistletoe Cactus Plant
An interesting cactus houseplant, mistletoe cactus is a modern indoor plant
that has a unique form thanks to its trailing shape. A lush, full-grown
plant looks like a living Cousin It --- making it a fun addition to your
indoor decor as well as a conversation piece.
Because mistletoe cactus has trailing stems, you usually see this houseplant
sold in hanging baskets. They're a great way to enliven a window.
Grow mistletoe cactus in low to medium light. It can take a little direct
sun indoors, especially in Northern climates, but doesn't need bright sun to
thrive. This indoor plant thrives under artificial lighting, too.
Unlike most cacti, mistletoe cactus comes from tropical rainforests rather
than the desert. It typically grows on trees rather than in soil. Because of
that, it's best to treat your mistletoe cactus a bit like an orchid and
allow the potting mix to dry a bit before watering again. Take care not to
overwater mistletoe cactus. If you want to fertilize your mistletoe cactus,
do so in spring and summer using a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer.
This modern indoor plant also prefers average to high humidity, so it's an
excellent choice for growing in well-lit kitchens and bathrooms.
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Sansevieria ehrenbergii
Sansevieria is a genus of about 70 species of
flowering plants, native to Africa, Madagascar and southern Asia.
Common names include mother-in-law's tongue, devil's tongue, jinn's tongue,
bow string hemp, snake plant and snake tongue.
It is often included in the genus Dracaena; tropical plants such as
Sansevieria trifasciata. Plants often form dense clumps from a spreading
rhizome or stolons. The leaves of Sansevieria are typically arranged in a
rosette around the growing point,
The flowers are usually greenish-white, also rose, lilac-red,
Sansevieria can be propagated by seed, leaf cutting, and division. Seeds are
rarely used, as plants can normally be grown much faster from cuttings or
divisions. they do not come true to type from leaf cuttings, and therefore
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Sedum is a large genus of flowering plants in the
family Crassulaceae, members of which are commonly known as stonecrops. The
genus has been described as containing up to 600 species
They are leaf succulents found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere, but
extending into the southern hemisphere in Africa and South America. The
plants vary from annual and creeping herbs to shrubs. The plants have
water-storing leaves. The flowers usually have five petals, seldom four or
six. There are typically twice as many stamens as petals.
Well-known European species of Sedum are Sedum acre, Sedum album, Sedum
dasyphyllum, Sedum reflexum (also known as Sedum rupestre) and Sedum
hispanicum.
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Sedum adolphii
commonly known as golden sedum, is a succulent perennial.
Sedum adolphii is a species in the genus Sedum which contains approximately
395 to 759 species and belongs to the family of the Crassulaceae (Stonecrop
Family). The type species of the genus is Sedum acre.
The perennials reach heights of 10 to 20 centimetres.
Sedum adolphii is evergreen. The moss-green, simple leaves are in rosettes.
white five-stellate flowers from March to April.
Sedum adolphii is native to Mexico.
The perennials prefer a sunny situation on fresh to moist soil. The
substrate should be gritty loam. They tolerate temperatures down to -7°C
Under glass use loamy potting compost with added gravel.
In summer the plants prefer good ventilation. suited for cultivation in a
temperate house. Suited for rockeries.
For healthy growth apply a compound fertilizer at 50% concentration monthly
during growth.
Water moderately in summer, give little water in winter.
Cuttings in early summer
Division in spring
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Sedum acre
commonly known as the goldmoss stonecrop,
mossy stonecrop, goldmoss sedum,
biting stonecrop, and wallpepper, is a perennial
flowering plant in the familyCrassulaceae. It is
native to Europe,
but also naturalised in North
America, Japan and New
Zealand.
It is specially adapted for growing on thin dry
soils and can be found on shingle, beaches, drystone walls,
dry banks, seashore rocks, roadside verges, wasteland and in sandy meadows
near the sea
stonecrop spreads
when allowed to do so, but is easily controlled, being shallow-rooted. It is
used in hanging baskets and container gardens, as a trailing accent, in
borders, or as groundcover It grows well in poor
soils, sand, rock gardens, and rich garden soil, under a variety of light
levels. However, it does not thrive in dense shade with limited water. very
hardy
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Sedum clavatum
is a succulent plant that grows in compact rosettes that elongate into long
stems with time.
Originally identified growing in southern Mexico, S.clavatum produces white,
star-shaped flowers in mid to late spring to early summer.
They are often grown as decorative plants in rock gardens. Like almost all
succulents, S. clavatum needs to be protected from frost and is hardy to 32
°F (0 °C). It grows 4 to 6 inches tall at mature height and 8 inches wide.
S. clavatum is an annual that needs average watering and is categorized as
fairly easy to maintain. well-draining soil and 4–6 hours of sunlight.
Plants should be watered when the soil is dry but over-watering is to be
avoided.
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Sedum reflexum
or Sedum rupestre, also
known as reflexed stonecrop, blue stonecrop,
Jenny's stonecrop, stone orpine and prick-madam,
is a species of perennial succulent plant of the genus Sedum, native to
northern, central, and southwesternEurope. |
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Sedum spathulifolium
is a
species of flowering plant in the stonecrop family known by the common name
broadleaf stonecrop. It is native to western North
America from British
Columbia to
southern California,
where it can be found in many types of rocky habitat in coastal and inland
hills and mountains.
This
plant is useful as ornamental groundcover, and tolerates light shade
Numerous cultivars have been selected for garden use, of which 'Cape Blanco'
has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit
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Sedum spectabile
An essential late-summer pit stop for bees and
butterflies. Sedum flowers are little pools of nectar, held on big, flat,
easily accessible flowers where butterflies can rest and bask in late-summer
sun. Green buds look good from midsummer, then colour pink into autumn.
Stems are succulent and frosted, hence the common name "ice plant".
A sunny position in soil that is not too rich, even
verging on the malnourished. The succulent stems cope well with dry
positions.
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Sedum spurium red form
The creeping selections of Stonecrop are excellent
groundcover plants, particularly for hot, dry sites with poor soil. This
variety forms a low carpet of small, bronzy green to beet-red leaves,
spreading to form a thick patch. Clusters of ruby-red star flowers appear in
summer. A fast grower, this is best kept away from slower alpine plants that
it might smother. Also a good choice for tubs and mixed containers. Easy to
propagate; simply break pieces off in early summer and stick them in the
ground. Deciduous; trim stems and dead flower heads back in early spring.
Shade tolerant.
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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 Crassulaceae family of plants.
Nicknamed for its short leaves that resemble jelly beans, especially when
taking on a protective hue. The plant was named officially as a distinct
species in 1948. It is a succulent plant originating in Mexico.
The leaves of the Sedum rubrotinctum plant change colour from green to red
during the summer months as a protective adaptation They sprout bright
yellow flowers from between the leaves in mid-spring.
Sedum rubrotinctum is cultivated as an ornamental plant, for planting in
gardens and as potted plants. It is grown very easily and tolerates all
types of soil except for those that are poorly drained. It grows very well
in summer, can take variations in climate, although it is not
frost-tolerant.
New plants may be grown from leaves (or beans) that drop off or are
separated from the stem and laid on the soil.
Sedum rubrotinctum is poisonous and may cause irritation when ingested or
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Sedum morganianum
(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
With a minimum temperature of 5–7 °C (41–45 °F), in temperate regions S.
morganianum is often cultivated as a houseplant in a suspended container,
where the trailing stems hang vertically.
This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden
Merit.
Sedum morganianum grows well outside or indoors, in very good light or full
sun but not extreme heat. Plants are best grown in full sunlight for strong
growth and to enhance leaf coloration. It requires regular, moderate
watering all year, except in winter, when it should be infrequently watered.
Excess water can damage the plant in a short time. The species is
susceptible to over-watering, especially during winter dormancy. tender
Plants are usually propagated by stem or leaf cuttings. The leaves are quite
delicate and will readily break off the stem when manipulated. The leaves
will stay alive for many days and roots will emerge after a few days |
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Sedum decumbens
(Sedum kimnachii)
from Mexico (Northern America).
M The Mexican
sedum, Sedum kimnachii, is an outstanding succulent species that
forms a flat, dense carpet of rounded glossy chartreuse leaves when grown
in good soil with water; when deprived of a rich growing environment, the
foliage takes on brilliant orange tones, especially in the winter.
Numerous golden-yellow, slightly scented, flowers appear in clusters in
spring to early summer, year after year.
often forming dense low mounds up to 1 metres across It is evergreen so
it doesn't lose its succulent thick leaves through the winter.
Flowers: 15–50, star shaped, orange-yellow, almost scentless or
slightly perfumed
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Sedum nussbaumerianum
is a species of plant native to Mexico.
Today it can also be found in Italy and on the Canary islands. Also called
stonecrop, or Coppertone Sedum, it is a member of the Crassulaceae family
These copper toned succulents grow up to 20 cm, and can bloom with small
star shaped white flowers. with full or part sun. They can be used in rock
gardens. Grow from cuttings in summer or seeds in autumn.
"This plant was first discovered by Carl Albert Purpus at a sulfur spring in
a ravine at Zacualpan in Veracruz, Mexico in 1906 or 1907 but was later
described in 1923 by the German botanist Bitter who named it for Ernst
Nussbaumer, the head gardener at the Bremen Botanic Garden in Germany.
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Sedum pachyphyllum Rose
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Many
Fingers, Succulents Water Plant, Blue Jelly Bean, Silver Jelly Beans,
Succulent Beans, Stonecrop, Jelly Bean Plant
Sedum pachyphyllum is a
small perennial bush forming or ground-hugging succulent up to 30 cm tall,
with light silvery green, jelly, bean-like leaves along short stems. It
spreads over time by rooting stems and fallen leaves that easily take root
to form a dense ground cover. It may become very straggly with age. Young
plants may be quite compact and will flower, when they are quite small. ln
spring large sprays of bigger than usual, widely expanding starry blossoms
in buttercup yellow, adorn the plant, with petals long and tapered, as are
the carpels, stamens and stigma lobes.
: Woody at base, much branched, upright at first, but later curved
and trailing. Up to 5-30(-50) cm long, but usually less and are bare in
the lower half. In time of drought the stems carry only a small terminal
cluster of leaves.
Short, thick, finger-like to club shaped, standing almost at right
angles to the stem upward curved 1 to 4 cm. long, 6 to 10 mm in cross
section. They are grey or light green with a glaucous-bluish bloom. Leaf
tips usually turn red in winter when kept dry or in sun.
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Sedum praealtum
Green Cockscomb
Sedum dendroideum subsp. praealtum, Sedum praealtum subsp. praealtum
Sedum praealtum is a tall, tree-like succulent plant. It can form a shrub up
to 3 feet (90 cm) in height. Spatulate leaves are shiny lime green, often
with red margins in bright light. The flowers are star-shaped and yellow in
color.
When growing Sedum, keep in mind that Sedum plants need very little
attention or care. They will thrive in conditions that many other plants
thrive in, but will do just as well in less hospitable areas.
A common name for Sedum is Stonecrop, due to the fact that many gardeners
joke that only stones need less care and live longer.
Sedum is easily planted. For shorter varieties, simply laying the plant on
the ground where you want it to grow is normally enough to get the Sedum
plant started there. They will send out roots from wherever the stem is
touching the ground and root itself. If you would like to further ensure
that the plant will start there, you can add a very thin covering of soil
over the plant. For taller Sedum varieties, you can break off one of the
stems and push it into the ground where you would like to grow it.
Origin
Native to Mexico.
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Sedum spurium
Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture,
well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates some light shade. Likes sandy or
gravelly soils. Needs good soil drainage to perform well. Drought
tolerant. Avoid overwatering. Plants may be sited 12” apart when grown as
a ground cover. Easily propagated by cuttings or division. Plants are
evergreen in warm winter climates. Unlike some Sedum cultivars,
‘Red Carpet’ may be grown from seed.
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Sedum sieboldii
is an excellent groundcover plant, particularly for
hot, dry sites with poor soil. This variety forms a flat, dense mound of
blue green leaves. Clusters of pink flowers appear in late summer. Sedum
sieboldii is well suited for the rock garden or edging in a dry border, also
a good choice for containers.
hardy
perennial deciduous
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Sedum rupestre
This is a vigorous, mat-forming evergreen species with small gray-green
leaves and terminal clusters of star-shaped, vibrant yellow flowers in
summer. The drooping buds face upward when they open. It grows to 4 inches
tall and 2 feet across.
Give this freely spreading plant room to grow; it makes a great groundcover
and spills over walls.
Provide well-drained, gravelly soil in full sun. It can also take a bit of
shade.
Take stem cuttings or root leaves in early summer; start seed in atume
divide in spring.
problems
Mealybugs, scale, slugs, and snails.
Tolerance : Frost Tolerant
Light : Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance : Low
Plant Height : Under 6 inches
Flower Color : Yellow
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Hylotelephium telephium
livelong, frog's-stomach, harping
Johnny, life-everlasting, live-forever, is succulent perennial groundcover
native to Eurasia. The flowers are held in dense heads and can be reddish or
yellowish-white. A number of cultivars, often with purplish leaves, are
grown in gardens as well as hybrids between this species a
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Hylotelephium spectabile
(formerly called Sedum spectabile) is
a species of flowering plant in the stonecrop family Crassulaceae, native to
China and Korea. Its common names include showy stonecrop, ice plant, and
butterfly stonecrop. Growing to 45 cm (18 in) tall and broad, it is an
herbaceous perennial with alternate, simple, toothed leaves on erect,
unbranched succulent stems. The star-shaped pink flowers are borne in flat
cymes 15 cm (6 in) across, in fall (autumn).
The specific epithet spectabile means "showy".
This plant is valued in cultivation as drought-tolerant groundcover.
Numerous cultivars have been produced. The species and the cultivar
'Brilliant'[ have both gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of
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is a genus of about 40 species of flowering plants in the Crassulaceae
family, commonly known as houseleeks. Other common names include liveforever
(the source of the taxonomical designation Sempervivum, literally
"always/forever alive") and hen and chicks, a name shared with plants of
other genera as well. They are succulent perennials forming mats composed of
tufted leaves in rosettes. In favourable conditions they spread rapidly via
offsets, and several species are valued in cultivation as groundcover for
dry, sunny locations.
Houseleeks exist from Morocco to Iran, through the mountains of Iberia, the
Alps, Carpathians, Balkan mountains, Turkey, the Armenian mountains, in the
northeastern part of the Sahara Desert, and the Caucasus. Their ability to
store water in their thick leaves allows them to live on sunny rocks and
stony places in the mountain, subalpine and alpine belts. Most are hardy
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Sempervivium alex
houseleek a
succulent perennial plant. It has a rosette with thick leaves that store
water. The leaves are usually green with reddish-purple tips. This plant
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Sempervivium calcareum
Sempervivum are
very low-maintenance plants that require almost no attention. They can be
left outdoors to spread of their own accord in a rock garden or sandy area,
and they can even be grown on a roof or chimney side. Sempervivumdoes
well inside as long as its placed in bright
sunlight. They only grow to a height of about 4 inches, but quickly spread
to a width of about 3 feet, making them ideal as a ground cover in a dry
area. Sempervivums are fond of a sunny location
but partial shade is also fine. Take into account that a Sempervivum needs
at least half a day (4-6 hours) of sunlight. Too much shade results in dull
colours and the plants become spindly. Make sure you plant them in
free-draining soil because Sempervivums dislike
excessive moisture. Stony ground ensures good drainage. In its natural
state, Sempervivum grows mainly in very poor
soil.
Generally pest free -Diseases Generally
disease free
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Sempervivum arachnoideum
L. Origin: Mountain of Europe from the Pyrenees to
the Carpathians where many variations occur naturally. Common Names include:
Cobweb Houseleek, Hens & ChicksEtymology: Its
name arachnoideum refers to toarachnoids,
or spiders for its furry central rosettes, resembling spider webs.
Cultivation: Always an interesting plant and relatively
easy to grow in container or in the rock garden but resents winter
wet. The 'cobweb' catches and holds the rain so that rot is likely to set
in. Frost Tolerance: Hardy at least to -12°C (or less). After the plant
blooms and sets seed it will die, but there will be many offsets to take its
place. It need full sun to light shade and tolerates shade, but a sunny spot
is nicest, though in warmer climates it needs protection from too much sun
because it is not very heat tolerant.
Require a well drained succulent soil mix. It takes little water & could rot
if watered too often. During the growing season, the plants are watered and
allowed to dry slightly before watering again. Although they can take a
great deal of drought, they seem to do better with regular (but moderated)
watering. During the winter months, plants are watered very little.
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SEMPERVIVUM FUNKIIO
Outdoors it will spread itself through
narrow locations between rockery stones. It does not prefer rich loamy soil;
gritty dirt with pea gravel suits it. Excess moisture can damage the plant
in winter and it will benefit from being brought into the shelter of the
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SEMPERVIVUM
Bronco
Outdoors it will spread itself through
narrow locations between rockery stones. It does not like rich loamy soil;
gritty dirt with pea gravel suits it. Excess moisture can damage the plant
in winter and it will benefit from being brought into the shelter of the
greenhouse or cold frame. |
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is a genus of the daisy family (Asteraceae) that includes ragworts and
groundsels. The scientific Latin genus name, Senecio, means "old man."
the genus Senecio is one of the largest genera of flowering plants.
Some species produce natural biocides (especially alkaloids) to deter or
even kill animals that would eat them.
The flower heads are normally completely yellow, but green, purple, white
and blue flowers are known as well.
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Senecio himalaya
Senecio barbetonicus "Himalaya"
Subtropical mountain climate
Minimal temperature: 2°C (35°F)
Optimal temperature: 26-28°C (78-82°F)
Recommended place: sunny
Soil: humus-peat-loosely
Plant form: shrubby, bushy
Height: 20 cm (7.8 in.)
Flower color:
yellowish
Repotting: every 36 months (3 years) Origin country:
India
Origin territory:
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Senecio serpens
is a
small, evergreen, succulent perennial, branching from the base and rooting
along the stems, up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall and up to 40 inches (1 m) wide.
The prostrate stems hold short, sub-cylindrical, powdery blue-grey to
blue-green finger-like fleshy leaves. The small flowers are white in color.
Senecio serpens
from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
Established plants are extremely drought tolerant. They do need some water,
during the summer, but do not leave the soil wet for prolonged periods.
Allow the soil to dry out between waterings in the winter, when they are
somewhat dormant. Since they are growing in sandy soil, nutrients will need
to be replenished. Fertilize annually, but lightly. Too much fertilizer will
cause a lot of leggy growth.
Taller varieties can get floppy. You can prune them back to where the stem
is firm, in very early spring. You can even root the cuttings.
Plants can be divided or repotted in early spring. If you are growing them
in containers, they enjoy spending the summer outdoors. Wait until there is
no danger of frost and move them back indoors in the winter
Native to South Africa (Cape Province).
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Senecio haworthii,
native to South Africa, forms long,
tubular leaves with densely flocked white leaves. Member of Compositae
(Aster) family. Flowers are yellowish orange. Porous soil with adequate
drainage. Bright light with ample airflow. Water thoroughly when soil is dry
to the touch. Less water during winter months. Protect from frost.
Senecio mandraliscae (Blue Chalk Stick) is a
spreading succulent from South Africa |
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Senecio
herreianus
Senecio herreianus, native to Namibia, is a member
of Compositae (Aster) family. Forms long pendant stems with leaves that look
like oval green "beads" with vertical translucent lines or "photosynthetic
windows". As with other members of the Compositae family, flowers are
similar to broccoli florets and are actually compound flowers composed of
many tiny flowers. Porous soil with adequate drainage. Bright light with
ample airflow. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Less water
during winter months. Protect from frost. |
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Senecio rowleyanus
Senecio rowleyanus, native to
Namibia, Africa, has pendant stems to 3' or more with unusual round "leaves"
giving the impression of a "string of pearls". The plant is a superb subject
for a hanging basket, and can be in the house in a bright airy room, or
outside in a protected patio. Porous soil with adequate drainage. Bright
light with ample airflow. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch.
Less water during winter months. Protect from frost.
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Senecio haworthii
also known as Woolly senecio is a perennial dwarf shrub of the Senecio genus
that grows in South Africa
Its first description was written by Adrian Hardy Haworth,
The leaves are remarkably densely felted, so much so that the felt can be
stripped off, dried, and used as tinder. The plant is accordingly called "tontelbos"
in Afrikaans. The word means "tinder bush". Though its flowers are nothing
special to look at, the plant is striking, easily grown, and fairly
attractive; a plucked stem, or even a leaf, can be stuck into warm,or even
ot-too-dry earth, where it will strike root without special attention. Like
most Richtersveld plants it does not do well in wet soil, but is not in
general a demanding garden subject. Senecio haworthii needs well-drained
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SENECIO BARBERTONICUS
Lemon Bean Bush
Senecio barbertonicus is a perennial shrub reaching heights of 0.5–1.8 m.
An evergreen succulent with finger-like mid-green leaves, slightly curved
and narrowing to a pointed tip.
The plant has a short flowering period, producing tight clusters of yellow
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Senecio radicans
(String of Bananas) is a succulent houseplant. this species is closely
related to the common String of Pearls, and is native to South Africa. It
has multiple tendrils of glossy, banana-shaped foliage.
relatively hardy and easy to grow, is especially good for pots, hanging
baskets, succulent gardens, and other areas in need of textural interest.
Senecio radicans is native to South Africa. Like most succulents, this
species is frost-tender and cannot withstand freezing temperatures (below 32
degrees F), restricting it to areas where the annual temperatures do not
drop below this point.
String of Bananas grows in long tendrils of attractive, banana-shaped
leaves.
Individuals of this species have a prostrate growth habit with mat-forming
stems 15–30 cm long. Its growth in long, matted tendrils makes the “String
of Bananas” an excellent groundcover, as well as ideal for cascading over
the edges of containers or hanging baskets.
Senecio Radicans makes an excellent houseplant for winter interest.
Grown for the shape, texture, and color of its attractive foliage rather
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(Senecio vitalis)
The blue chalk fingers plant produces succulent blue-green leaves that
resemble plump fingers reaching . Like most succulents, it requires minimal
watering and almost no care once it's established in a pot or bed. Blue
chalk fingers over winter it indoors
Blue chalk fingers rarely requires fertilization, and it only needs watered
when the soil dries out completely.
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