Plants and Care

Found in Mexico and the Southwestern US.  Grows in rocky deserts.  Also called Pitaya Dulce or sweet cactus fruit in Mexico.  Full Sun - Water when soil is dry or every 2 weeks.

Tree cactus grown for its alien-like, unusual shape.  Easy to care for.  Full Sun - Water when soil is dry or every 2 weeks.

Native to Mexico and the southwestern US.  Grows naturally in arid (little to no rain) climates in shaded locations.  Prone to root rot if soil is not completely dry between waterings.

 Fast-growing variety of prickly-pear cactus.  Name coms from its distinctive droopy structure.  Handle with tongs!!!  will pierce leather gloves!  Full sun.  Water every 2 weeks or when soil is dry.

 Slow-growing aloe named for its festive-looking dark green leaves which sport bright red and crimson edges and raised spots.  Full sun.  Water every 4 days.

 First Magnolia species to be described in the genus.  Ornamental tree grown in gardens and parks.  Known for the fragrant vanilla scent of its flowers.  Full sun.  Water every 14 days or when soil is dry.

Evergreen succulent species native to the Arabian Peninsula.  The thick leaves are filled with gooey flesh that sores water.  Partial sun.  Water every 12 days.

Popular houseplant and is also incorporated into a wide range of cosmetics and skin-care products.  Partial sun.  Water every 14 days.

Small succulent with a blue tint to its leaves.  Popular as a low-maintenance windtisill plant.  Can be criitcal to the life cycle of many butterflies.  Full sun.  Water every 12 days.  Temperature:  32-109F

 Ornamental succulent that takes on a darker color in cooler , sunnier conditions.  Spine-tipped leaves resemble an agave plant. Full sun.  Water every 12 days.

 Native to tropical rainforest of South America.  Grows will in high humidity.  Do not over water as a house plant.  Partial sun.  Water once a week.

 Grown for its unique hexagonal look.  Require little care.  Full sun.  Water every 14 days.  

 Flowering cactus endemic to Mexico.  Grows in tropical forest, cultivated in gardens and planters.  Valued for its drought tolerance.  Full sun.  Water every 14 days.

 Surface is covered with long, hard, golden-yellow thorns.  Can grow very large, up to 2.5 ft in diameter.  Popular for desert-themed landscaping.  Full sun water every 18 days.    Temperature 32-109F

Popular houseplant native to tropical environments.  Can survive droughts, but prefers humid environments.  Mis regularly.  Partial sun.  Water every 7 days.  Temperature:32-109F  

 Strong root system:  grows impressively tall and well-suited for direct ground planting.  When is doesn't get enough light, leaves spread out.  Full sun.  Water every 12 days.  Temperature:  32-109F

 Native to the Peruvian Andes in South America but illegal to sell or distribute in Australia - considered invasive.  Full sun.  Water every 14 days.  Temperature: 32-109F

 Flowering cactus species native to Mexico.  To ensure optimal flowering this species, water should be suspended during the winter.  Can no tolerate damp soil for prolonger periods of time.  Full sun.  Water every 14 days.  Temperature:  32-109F

 Flowering cactus native to Mexico.  Ornament in borders and in gardens.   Full sun.  Water every 12 days. Temperature: 32-109F

 One of the most well know cacti grown for ornamental cultivation.  Full sun or light shade.  Water sparingly and keep dry during winter.  Temperature:  32-100F

 Oddly-shaped leaves that resemble Shrek ears.  Full sun.  Water every 2 weeks or when soil is dry.

 Trademark numerous glossy oval leaves with deep parallel veins.  Favorite for north-facing and shady gardens but also tolerates high humidity and temperatures.  Partial sun.  Water every 4 days.  Temperature:  -22-106F

 Easy to grow in pots.  Grows best in full sun or partial shade where the soil is allowed to fully dry between watering.  Endemic to South Africa's Eastern Cape.   Water every 14 days.  Temperature:  32-109F

 Rare succulent plant species that requires low light to grow.  Considered Hardy succulent species.  Native to Madagascar.  Full sun.  Water every 12 days.  Temperature:  32-109F

Succulent that grows fleshy, curled, noodle-like leaves that tend to be smooth, with a grayish green color.  Produce yellow daisy-like blooms.  Grows into a small shrub, making if perfect for rock gardens in arid climates.  Full sun.  Water every 12 days.  Temperature:  32-109F

Reproduces via the "plantlets" that grow along the periphery of its unusually-shaped leaves.  Enjoyed for its decorative value, can be invasive in arid environments.  Full Sun.  Water every 14 days.  Temperature:  41-109F

Popular ornament cactus for almost 200 years in many hybrid forms.   Sadly now very rare to find in the wild and is clssed as vulnerable for Conservation, largely due to its collection for ornamental sale.  Full sun.  Water every 18 days.  Temperature:  41-109F

Succulent evergreen shrub with thick, fuzzy leaves with noticeable "teeth" at their tips.  During the spring blooms with huge orange bell-shaped flowers.  Turns a deep red when disturbed or agitated externally.   Full sun.  Water every 18 days.  Temperature:   32- 109F

Toxic to animals, pets & perople.

Cultivar of agave unique for its yellow trim.  Better suited for containers.  Thrives in areas from gravel gardens to courtyards.  Best suited to warm dry climates.  Will not tolerate low winter nights.  Ful sun.  Water every 12 days.  Temperature:  14-109F

Small tree shrub that grows best in warm arid climates .  Named for its pencil-sized succulent branches.  Poisonous if ingested.  Full sun.  Water every 14 days.  Temperature:  41-109F