The Gymnocalycium cacti, native to South America, particularly Argentina, are celebrated for their unique appearance and fascinating characteristics. These succulents are often called the “Jewel of the Cactus World” because
Conophytum succulents are a fascinating group of plants that captivate with their unique shapes and vibrant colors. These tiny, often quirky plants belong to a genus known for their compact,
Elephant Bush plant or Portulacaria afra (pronounced por-tew-luh-KAR-ee-uh AF-ruh) is a bushy succulent shrub belonging to the Didiereaceae family. In its native habitat in the eastern part of South Africa and the Limpopo
There are a lot of wonderful plants in the Cactaceae family, and Gymnocalycium baldianum (jim-no-kal-LISS-ee-um bald-ee-AH-num) is one of the smaller varieties to grace our homes. This perennial native of
Espostoa lanata [es-POS-toh-uh la-NA-tuh] is a columnar type cactus belonging to the genus Espostoa and the family Cactaceae. The genus name honors Peruvian botanist Nicolas E. Esposto. The specific epithet,
When you think of the cactus family, you probably imagine plants with temporary or no foliage. But, the genus Pereskia (per-ESS-kee-uh) is the big exception. The genus consists of 9
Monanthes polyphylla [mon-AN-theez pol-ee-FIL-uh] is part of a small group of interesting succulents. These succulents grow either in tiny bushes or clumps. They seldom reach 4″-6″ inches in height and
Aptenia cordifolia (ap-TEE-nee-uh kor-dif-FOLE-ee-uh) is a succulent perennial and member of the Fig-marigold family Aizoaceae along with mid-day flowers and baby toes succulents. This plant hails from South Africa in
Myrtillocactus Geometrizans (mir-til-oh-KAK-tus, jee-oh-MET-rih-zans) cactus is a member of the Cactaceae family known for its striking blue-green stems. The species is also known by the scientific names of: Blue myrtle-cactus
The Monkey Tail Cactus the common name for Cleistocactus winteri subsp. Colademononis [Kly-stoh-KAK-tus, WIN-ter-eye subspecies koh-luh-dee-mon-OH-nis] is an interesting member of the Cactaceae family hailing from Bolivia. This unusual cactus
Epiphyllum anguliger [dy-soh-KAK-tus, an-GYOO-lih-ger] is a flowering cactus from Mexico, commonly grown for its aromatic flowers and tasty fruit. It is related to the Orchid Cactus. You may hear this
The baby toes plant – Fenestraria (fen-es-TRAY-ree-uh), is a succulent plant belonging to the family Aizoaceae. The plant is native to Coastal South Africa including Namaqualand in Namibia. The plant’s botanical originates from
Albuca Spiralis [AL-buh-Kuh, Spir-AH-liss] is one of the most unusual plants as it looks like spiral grass. This distinctive-looking succulent plant belongs to the family of Asparagaceae and is native to
Othonna capensis (oh-THON-nuh ka-PEN-sis) hails from South Africa and is a member of the sunflower family (Asteraceae). The Othonna plant has several common names. In English, it is often referred
Anacampseros rufescens [an-ak-KAM-ser-os, roo-FES-enz] is a slow-growing succulent belonging to the relatively new Anacampserotaceae family of plants. It’s native to Southern Africa, often growing as a small undershrub or a
The Gasteria plant is a group of attractive succulent-type plants grown as houseplants from the Asphodelaceae family. There are 20+ Gasteria species native to the Cape area of South Africa. New hybrids are
The “Madagascar Palm” Pachypodium lamerei [pak-uh-PO-dee-um] [la-MER-ee-eye] is a flowering plant native to Africa, the island of Madagascar. The Pachypodium lamerei plant is not a cactus or a palm tree but gets labeled as one. The
Dragon fruit flower, also called Pitaya [pit-EYE-ah], is an exotic fruit cactus with colorful leaves, flowers, and fruits. Pitaya typically refers to the fruit of a genus columnar – Stenocereus,
The orchid cactus is a gorgeous group of tree-growing flowering cactus plants. The Epiphyllum (the botanical name) has broad, flat, leaflike stems scalloped on the edge, strung together by a
Mammillaria Cristata [Mam-mil-AR-ee-uh, Kris-TAY-tuh] is a succulent plant with a distinctive shape. It forms tight clumps of ascending and erect columnar stems, which resemble a brain or worms. This Mammillaria,
The genus Ariocarpus [ar-ree-oh-KAR-pus] is made up of eight different species of perennial cactus belonging to the family Cactaceae. All are native to Mexico and Texas, where they grow in
Acanthocereus Tetragonus [a-kaen-tha-sear-as, tet-ra-gau-nus] is a popular species of cactus. Formerly known as Cereus tetragonus, the cactus is native to Florida and the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas in
The bear paw cactus known as Cotyledon Tomentosa is a succulent perennial of the Cotyledon genus, belonging to the Crassulaceae family and native to South Africa. The Bear paw plant,
Rebutia fiebrigii [ray-BEW-tee-uh, fi-BREE-gil] is an interesting little flowering cactus. This South American plant belongs to the genus Rebutia. In the wild, Rebutia cacti are found in the hills and mountains
Conophytum [Koh-no-FY-tum] is native to South Africa and is in the miniature succulent plant types group. They have a wide range of colors, textures, and forms. Usually, these grow in
Frithia pulchra is a succulent perennial from the family Aizoaceae. These rare plants have an extremely low growth habit, are very adaptable, and thrive in their harsh native grasslands. Frithia
Melocactus [mel-oh-KAK-tus] is a genus of cacti belonging to the Cactaceae family and native to the Caribbean. This genus has about 30 – 40 species of which Melocactus matanzanus is
Commonly called ball cactus due to its shape, Parodia [par-ROH-dee-uh] is a large genus of flowering cactus plants and belong to the family Cactaceae. While most commonly appearing in a
Acanthocalycium cactus (a-kanth-oh-ka-LEE-see-um) is a genus of decorative cactus species known for their colorful abundant blooms. The genus belongs to the family Cactaceae and native to the humid warmth northern
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii is one of the most unusual window garden cacti and has become a common sight anywhere that sells cacti & succulent plants. Moon cacti belong to the Gymnocalycium
Adromischus cristatus [ad-roh-MIS-kus] [kris-TAY-tus] belongs to the genus Adromischus and is an interesting succulent plant from the family Crassulaceae. Cristatus is found in the eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Faucaria tigrina (fow-KAR-ee-uh tig-REE-nuh), the Tiger’s Jaw, is a succulent which belongs to the Aizoaceae family. Native to the dryer areas of the South African Cape Province, these plants were
You’ve probably seen plenty of Notocactus. These small ball or barrel-shaped plants are among the most popular household cacti. Notocactus scopa pronounced [nee-oh-no-to-KAK-tus sko-puh], is one of the cactus plants
Dischidia nummularia (dis-KID-ee-uh num-ew-LAH-ree-uh) which also carries the common names of “string of nickels” or “button orchid” and is one of over 80 species of Dischidia. The Dischidia nummularia plant comes from the Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
The Rat Tail cactus the common name for (Aporocactus flagelliformis) or (Disocactus flagelliformis) is one of several slender, attractive outdoor succulent plants with long flexible, branching, hanging stems about ½”
Golden barrel cactus known also as the hedgehog cactus has attractive golden spines. It is a fascinating, easy-care succulent plant that adds lasting color. Click this article for Golden Barrel care tips.