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This fast growing Madagascan pachycaul is the largest of the rutenbergianum group and the most southerly in range. Clusters of violet/white flowers appear in spring before the plant comes out of dormancy. A tree-like pachycaul that is suitable for landscape use. Our plants are seed grown.

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For lovers of weird, a nearly leafless, shrub-like member of the Didiereaceae that can reach nearly 10 feet tall but grows in a rather haphazard clump of tangled branches.  The cylindrical stems are kind of olive green with silver tricomes and bears scattered conical spines which are stout but not ‘dangerous’. 

Native to southern coastal Madagascar in the regions of the thorn forest from near sea level to almost 1,000 feet. A dioecious species that requires both sexes to set seed, but is easily propagated from cuttings.  Reportedly slow growing but we do not find this to be especially true.  Best grown in full sun to partial shade, well drained soils and moderate watering. Protect from freezing.

An unusual caudiciform species from the Transvaal with multiple stems bearing succulent, gray-green leaves. The caudex is a cluster of smaller rhizomes that can reach 6 inches or larger. The bright red-orange flowers are in pom-pom like clusters.

A hybrid from Bill Baker. Compact growth from of glossy burgundy leaves that are recurved. Has distinct white marginal spines. The rosette is up to 8 inches across at maturity. Grows best in full sun.

A hardy succulent that is native to Nigeria. It forms a thick cylindrical trunk that can reach 24 inches tall with fleshy leaves. Easy to grow like most Euphorbia species. The sap is toxic like most Euphorbias. 

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A weirdly beautiful oddity of Madagascar, with succulent, deeply crinkled leaves and many branched succulent stem. A handsome miniature which can be trained in bonsai fashion.

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This member of the orchid family is an extreme succulent. Probably grown by more succulent enthusiasts than orchid fanciers because of its succulent nature. Native from Central Africa to the Arabian Peninsula, it has very hard, plastic-like leaves with serrated edges and a stiff, thick pseudobulb.

Adapted to harsh environments, it can tolerate drought for extended periods. Flowers are nice too, though not really showy. They are about an inch across in a small spray, with brownish-red and green striped petals and sepals and a wide white lip with pink markings.

Cultivate as a succulent in a loose, fast draining and coarse mix. Water when dry and give a rest in winter.

Known as the 'Sea Onion', a bizarre caudiciform from Southern and East Africa which grows bulb-like with a peeling green caudex which can reach about six inches in diameter. The seasonal 'foliage' is actually a filamentous vining inflorescence in the brightest shade of green. This can be trained onto a trellis or left to hang from a basket. Grow in partial shade in a well draining media.

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Aloe 'Snowstorm' is a compact plant with dense irregular banding with white teeth. It is star shaped and form a dense cluster.

A cliff dwelling lithophyte native to the Chihuahuan Desert, our plants are from seed collected in Sta. Catarina, Nuevo Leon. Sometimes called the octopus Agave, because of its sinuous and curled, spineless, narrow leaves. An unusual aspect of this species is that it does not immediately die like most Agave species, after flowering. Eventually forms clusters of plants, attractive with their pale green leaves. Suited for full sun to partial shade. Needs good drainage.

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From Madagascar on the banks of the River Ambongo, it is a distinctly different plant related, apparently, only to P. decaryi. Forming a swollen base and slender, very spiny trunk with few branches in the crown, narrow green leaves with a pale mid-vein. The spines are long and paired and the plant superficially resembles a P. lameri when young. Flowers are broad and flat, snow white and resemble those of P. decaryi. Still rare in collections.