Cacti & Succulents
Cacti & Succulents
Cacti and Succulents are among the most versatile of all plant options. They can be used in almost any kind of indoor or outdoor design project, from the smallest piece of office décor to standalone exterior features. The variety in size, shape texture and color is enormous, even when you’re just talking about one genus or species.
Desert Rose
A blooming caudiciform succulent, native to the desert regions of Africa, Asia, and Tanzania. Plant in loose well-draining soil, they do best in a container. They grow best in full sun but can tolerate part sun.
After leaves begin to appear in spring, fertilize with a high-phosphorus fertilizer. We recommend Microlife Maximum Blooms or Nelson’s Plumeria fertilizer.
Cacti
Cacti are fleshy plants that are found in arid regions of the world. Like other succulents, cacti have ridged stems and thickened, fleshy leaves. The word “cactus” is derived from the Greek word “kaktos,” which means “thorn.” There are numerous species of cacti that vary in size, shape, and color.
New to cacti? Try the following varieties:
- Espostoa lanta
- Fairy Castle Cactus
- Johnson Cactus
- Bunny Ear Cactus
- Barrell Cactus
Succulents
Succulents are a diverse group of plants that store water in their leaves, stems and roots enabling them to survive long periods without rainfall. Though most people think of succulent as a general term, it is a description of a family of plants. Succulents come from the Latin word “concent,” meaning “to collect.” This water storage is often used as an adaptation to drought or hot climates where rains are infrequent or inconsistent.
Here are a few of our favorites:
- Bear’s Paw
- Tiger Jaw
- Echeveria
- Flapjack Kalanoche
- Panda Plant
- Felt Bush
- Crassula Ovata
