Plants

Medium-sized rosette of fleshy, spine-tipped gray-green leaves with finely-toothed margins to 5 to 6 feet tall by 6-10 feet wide. Bright yellow flowers flower on 20' branched stalks at maturity. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTSWinter Hardiness: 10-15° F CARE INSTRUCTIONSCategory: Succulent Family: Agavaceae (Agaves) Origin: Mexico (North America) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Yellow Bloomtime: Infrequent Height: 4-5 feet Width: 6-8 feet Exposure: Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs

Agave 'Blue Flame' - This is a beautiful succulent that forms clumps with rosettes which individually are 2 1/2 feet tall by to 3 feet wide. Older clumps build up to form large dense masses to up to 8 to 10 feet wide and 4 to 5 feet tall or more with flower stalks to 15 feet. The flexible blue-green leaves have finely serrate margins and a terminal spine. The blue cast to the leaves form from a glaucous waxy cuticle that covers the surface of the younger leaves. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTSWinter Hardiness: 20-25° F CARE INSTRUCTIONSCategory: Succulent Family: Agavaceae (Agaves) Origin: Mexico (North America) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Yellow Green Bloomtime: Infrequent Height: 2-3 feet Width: Clumping Exposure: Full shade to part sun. Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs

Agave ghiesbreghtii - A medium-sized agave that has individual rosettes to 30 inches wide by 2 feet tall and offsets extensively on short rhizomes to form tight solid clumps. The 3 to 4 inch wide leaves are widest toward the middle, slightly guttered on the upper surface, and have attractive and varied contrasting leaf color. The terminal spine is about 1/2 inch long and the margins have down-turned spines. Young leaves have attractive red margins and spines that age to pale gray as the leaf ages, contrasting well with the dark green leaves, which are also marked with a paler green midrib stripe. When plants mature and flower, often during spring, the greenish-purple flowers are borne on 8-13 feet unbranched spikes. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTSWinter Hardiness: 20-25° F CARE INSTRUCTIONSCategory: Succulent Family: Agavaceae (Agaves) Origin: Mexico (North America) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Green Bloomtime: Infrequent Height: 1-2 feet Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Very little Irrigation required

A large densely growing succulent shrub to 9 feet tall by an equal spread with branching stems holding many 18 inch wide rosettes of narrow recurved soft-toothed margined leaves that are dull green, yellow-green to sometimes blue-green depending on the location and amount of sunlight received. Coral-red flowers hang tightly on the unbranched inflorescences that rise 2 feet above the foliage in late fall and early winter. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTSWinter Hardiness: 20-25° F CARE INSTRUCTIONSCategory: Succulent Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Red Bloomtime: Fall/Winter Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-5 feet Exposure: Shade

A rosette-forming succulent from South Africa with rosettes of gray leaves that build up on each other to form a clump about 1 foot tall. Each rosette gets to just over 3 inches wide, bearing broadly triangular thick pale gray leaves that have white spines along the margins and a few along the keel of the lower surface. In the late spring appear spikes of orange tubular flowers in un-branched spikes that rise 16 to 24 inches. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTSWinter Hardiness: 25-30° F CARE INSTRUCTIONSCategory: Succulent Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Flower Color: Orange Red Bloomtime: Fall/Winter Height: 1-2 feet Width: 1-2 feet Exposure: Shade

Aloe 'Hercules' (Hercules Aloe) A large hybrid tree aloe that is the result of a cross between the large Tree Aloe, Aloe barberae (A. bainesii) and the smaller Quiver Tree, Aloe dichotoma. The plant exhibits hybrid vigor, growing faster than Aloe barberae with a heavier trunk, thicker branches and peeling bark more typical of Aloe dichotoma but with broad triangular dark green leaves. Relatively young large specimens can be seen in southern California and it seems likely that they will grow to 30 to 40 feet. We have yet to see this plant flower but Kevin Coniff sent us pictures showing beautiful green-tipped salmon flowers that he notes can appear sporadically from spring to fall.  LIGHTING REQUIREMENTSWinter Hardiness: 20-25° F CARE INSTRUCTIONSCategory: Succulent Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Salmon Bloomtime: Spring/Fall Height: 25-40 feet Width: 15-20 feet Exposure: Shade

A tall single-stemmed aloe to 6 to 9+ feet tall with a rosette of dull blue-green 2-3 foot long leaves. The leaf edges, and leaf surface on young plants, are adorned with reddish spines and the older leaves dry as a "petticoat" on the stem. In late fall to mid-winter appear the bright red flowers with inner white petals that are held above the foliage in a large upright candelabra-like inflorescence with 5 to 8 branches. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTSWinter Hardiness: 25-30° F CARE INSTRUCTIONSCategory: Succulent Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Orange Red Bloomtime: Fall/Winter Height: 6-8 feet Width: 3-5 feet Exposure: Full Sun

Aloe nobilis (Golden Toothed Aloe) - An evergreen rosette-forming succulent that suckers profusely, creating a large grouping to 18 inches tall of fleshy green leaves that have a tint of rose color on the tips and yellow to white, sharp but flexible teeth running along the edges with a few in spots on the inside of the leaves. The bright orange branched inflorescences rise well above the foliage to about 2 feet tall in mid-summer. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTSWinter Hardiness: 20-25° F CARE INSTRUCTIONSCategory: Succulent Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: YesFlower Color: Orange Red Bloomtime: Summer Height: 1-2 feet Width: 1-2 feet Exposure: Shade

Echinocactus grusonii, popularly known as the golden barrel cactus, golden ball or, amusingly, mother-in-law's cushion, is a well known species of cactus, and is endemic to east-central Mexico LIGHTING REQUIREMENTSUSDA Zone Information: 9 CARE INSTRUCTIONSFamily: Cactaceae Origin: Central Mexico                                                                                         Height: 4 Width: 4 Exposure: Full sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs

The hybrids of  E. horrida  are very common in the trade and in the collections. This hybrids involves several different species (often resulted from  accidental crosses) and are widely propagated for their quality. They are a very strong and easy to grow spiny succulent  that looks a lot like an American cactus and will readily form large clumps. They is extremely variable due to their hybrid origin and have many varieties and forms. Many of the plants sold as E. horrida are actuality hybrids. It is however very difficult to identify the species involved in this crosses and is hard to tell apart the exact ancestors only by body characteristics. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTSWinter Hardiness: 50-54° F CARE INSTRUCTIONSCategory: Succulent Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) Height: 2-3 feet Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Shade                                                       Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs

The Euphorbia ingens, commonly called the candelabra tree, is a succulent tree that's native to South Africa. This tropical succulent can reach up to 30 feet tall in the wild, with erect branches that are four-angled with wavy ridges and paired spines. Enjoying a subtropical savannah environment, the Euphorbia ingens cannot tolerate temperatures below 50 to 54 degrees F, making it appropriate for indoor or greenhouse growing in most climates. The candelabra tree blooms from April until July with yellowish-green, clustered flowers that have winged petals, followed by round, smooth, reddish fruits in August through October. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTSWinter Hardiness: 50-54° F CARE INSTRUCTIONSCategory: Succulent Family: Euphorbia Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Height: 6-8 feet Width: 3-4 feet Exposure: Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs

Upright small shrub to 2 feet tall by 3 feet wide with attractive steel blue-green 1 1/2 inch lance shaped leaves arranged in tight spirals around the thick upright stems. In late winter and spring at branch tips appear the domed clusters of small green flowers with showy chartreuse-yellow bracts that age to a reddish tan color, as the flowering stems dies back. The leaves can take on these red hues in late fall as well. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTSWinter Hardiness: 50-54° F CARE INSTRUCTIONSCategory: Succulent Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurges) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Chartreuse Bloomtime: Winter/Spring Height: 1-2 feet Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs

This very striking succulent shrub is a form of Euphorbia tirucalli, a plant that eventually can grow to 25 feet tall by 8 to 10 feet wide. 'Sticks on Fire' lacks the chlorophyll of the parent plant and, as such, is much slower growing and probably will never obtain the same size. We guess a reasonable size for 'Sticks on Fire' to reach is 4-8 feet but with time perhaps taller. The many branches on this interesting tree are as thin as pencils and a reddish-golden color with small leaves that are inconspicuous and soon drop. The color tends to fade closer to yellow in the summer, and becomes redder in the winter and color is always best when grown in full sun. It is drought tolerant but reliably cold hardy not much below 30 degrees F, depending on the duration. Be careful when handling this plant as the stems break easily and the milky sap can burn the skin if one is sensitive to it and certainly is not something to get into the eyes. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTSWinter Hardiness: 30-32° F CARE INSTRUCTIONSCategory: Succulent Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurges) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Height: 4-8 feet Width: 3-5 feet Exposure: Shade/Filtered sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs

Also known as African milk bush, friendship cactus and candelabra cactus, Euphorbia trigona is not a tree, bush or cactus. While the succulent African milk tree grows successfully in United States Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 8 and 9 with winter protection, it thrives best in zones 10 through 12. The sun-worshipping African milk tree is native to western Africa and won’t tolerate freezing. Among the lowest-maintenance of ornamentals, this plant’s exotic beauty and imposing form belie its undemanding attitude and disdain for pampering. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTSWinter Hardiness: 50-54° F CARE INSTRUCTIONSCategory: Succulent Family: Euphorbia Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Height: 6-8 feet Width: 3-4 feet Exposure: Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs

Cleistocactus strausii is a perennial cactus of the family Cactaceae. It is native to high mountain regions of Bolivia and Argentina, above 3,000 m. Its slender, erect, grey-green columns can reach a height of 3 m, but are only about 6 cm across. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTSUSDA Zone Information: 9b-11 CARE INSTRUCTIONSFamily: Cactaceae Origin: South America                                                                                         Flower Color: White/Produces fruit Bloomtime: Infrequent Height: 7-8 feet Width: 6-8 inches Exposure: Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs

This columnar cactus is a beautiful specimen for any drought tolerant garden. Dark green smooth columns form a tree like shape overtime. Short silver spines form bold lines down the margins. Full sun to half day sun is ideal. Extremely drought tolerant in the ground once established. Fire resistant. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTSUSDA Zone Information: 9b-11 CARE INSTRUCTIONSFamily: Cactaceae Flower: Red Ideal Light Conditions: Sun Ideal Water Conditions: Moderate in summer, dry in winter Speed of Growth: Slow Mature Height: 12 + Mature Width: 2-4ft

A thorny, succulent plant that's both salt- and drought-tolerant, crown-of-thorns (Euphorbia milii) is a valuable addition to tropical gardens in U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness zones 10 and warmer. Pink, white, red and yellow varieties are available in heights from 1 to 5 feet, making crown-of-thorns useful as both a ground cover and as a specimen plant for rockeries or xeriscape gardens. These perpetually blooming plants are easy to grow if you choose the planting site carefully. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTSWinter Hardiness: 50-54° F CARE INSTRUCTIONSCategory: Succulent Family: Euphorbia Flower Color: Pink, white, red and yellow Height: 2-3 feet Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs

Cereus peruvianus is a large, erect, thorny columnar cactus up to 9m (30 feet) tall when growing in the wild. Though less gigantic in pots, they are much admired for their sculptural, columnar shape, which contrasts impressively with that of most other plants in any collection of cacti. Cereus peruvianus is native from rocky outcrops and the savanna in South America. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTSWinter Hardiness: 20-25° F CARE INSTRUCTIONSFamily: Cactaceae Origin: South America                                                                                         Flower Color: White/Produces fruit Bloomtime: Infrequent Height: 4-5 feet Width: 6-8 feet Exposure: Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs

Cereus peruvianus "Monstrosus," commonly known as the monstrose apple cactus, is a cactus with a branching, treelike form. This cactus, which grows across U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11, features irregularly ribbed gray-green stems that grow up to 15 feet tall, large night-blooming white flowers and edible orange fruits with white flesh. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTSUSDA Zone Information: 9b-11 CARE INSTRUCTIONSFamily: Cactaceae Origin: South America                                                                                         Flower Color: White/Produces fruit Bloomtime: Infrequent Height: 4-5 feet Width: 6-8 feet Exposure: Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs

Succulent Blue Candle Cactus, "Pilosocereus azureus" Pilosocereus azureus, native to Brazil in semi-tropical areas, forms arborescent specimens to 20' in height. Beautiful blue stems with golden spines along ribs. White nocturnal flowers can be pollinated by bats and sphinx moths. Beautiful specimen for landscape or patio in temperate areas.  LIGHTING REQUIREMENTSUSDA Zone Information: 9b-11 CARE INSTRUCTIONSFamily: Cactaceae                                                                                       Flower Color: White Bloomtime: Mid Summer/nocturnal Height: 20'+ Width: 6-8" Exposure: Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs