Tricolor Stonecrop (Sedum spurium 'Tricolor'): Variegated Groundcover Gem

Overview Tricolor Stonecrop (Sedum spurium Tricolor) is a low, mat-forming sedum with stunning variegated foliage: green centers, creamy-white edges, and pink blushes in cool weather or full sun. In early summer, clu

San Pedro Cactus (Echinopsis pachanoi): Sacred Andean Columnar

Overview San Pedro (Echinopsis pachanoi, syn. Trichocereus pachanoi) is a fast-growing, columnar cactus native to the Andes Mountains. It has been used for millennia in traditional Andean medicine and ceremony. The s

Giant Tree Aloe (Aloe barberae): Majestic African Tree Aloe

Overview The Giant Tree Aloe (Aloe barberae, syn. A. bainesii) is Africas largest aloe, forming a massive, branching tree up to 50–60 feet tall with a thick, sculptural trunk. Rosettes of long, curved, deep green lea

Hooker's Orchid Cactus (Epiphyllum hookeri): Night-Blooming Epiphyte

Overview Hookers Orchid Cactus (Epiphyllum hookeri) is an epiphytic cactus with long, flat, leaf-like stems that cascade gracefully. In spring to early summer, it produces enormous, fragrant, white nocturnal flowers

Golden Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus grusonii): Desert Globe of Gold

Overview The Golden Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus grusonii) is one of the most recognizable and beloved cacti. Its perfectly spherical to barrel-shaped body is ribbed and densely covered in golden-yellow spines that gl

Elephant Bush (Portulacaria afra): Versatile Succulent Shrub

Overview Elephant Bush (Portulacaria afra), also called Spekboom, Miniature Jade, or Dwarf Jade, is a soft-wooded, semi-evergreen succulent shrub from South Africa. In habitat, it forms dense thickets 8–15 feet tall,

Honeyvine Milkweed (Cynanchum laeve): Native Vine for Pollinators

Overview Honeyvine Milkweed (Cynanchum laeve), also called Sand Vine or Blue Vine Milkweed, is a vigorous, twining perennial vine native to eastern and central North America. Heart-shaped leaves clothe the stems, whi

Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens): Desert Spire with Fiery Blooms

Overview Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) is a unique, thorny desert shrub of the southwestern US and Mexico. For much of the year, it appears as a bundle of dead, spiny canes. But after rain, it rapidly leafs out wit

Indian Fig Prickly Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica): Edible Pads & Fruit

Overview The Indian Fig, or Mission Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica), is a large, shrubby to tree-like prickly pear cultivated for millennia for its edible pads (nopales) and sweet fruit (tunas). Spineless or sparsely s

Dragon's Blood Sedum (Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood'): Red-Leaved Carpet

Overview Dragons Blood Sedum (Sedum spurium Dragons Blood, also known as Schorbuser Blut) is a low, spreading stonecrop prized for its deep burgundy-red foliage that intensifies in cool weather and full sun. In summe

Gold Moss Sedum (Sedum acre): Tiny Golden Groundcover

Overview Gold Moss Sedum (Sedum acre) is a diminutive, mat-forming succulent that carpets the ground with tiny, bead-like lime-green leaves. In early summer, it erupts in a foam of brilliant yellow star-shaped flower

Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea): Icon of the Sonoran Desert

Overview The Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) is the quintessential symbol of the American Southwest. This massive, columnar cactus can reach 40–60 feet tall, live 150–200 years, and develop its first arm only after 70–1

Sedum 'Matrona' (Showy Stonecrop): Upright Perennial with Purple Stems

Overview Sedum Matrona (often classified as Hylotelephium Matrona) is a standout upright stonecrop with sturdy, deep purple stems and fleshy, gray-green leaves flushed with purple. In late summer, broad, flat-topped

Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana): Long-Blooming Indoor Succulent

Overview Flaming Katy, or Florist Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana), is a compact, bushy succulent celebrated for its dense clusters of tiny, vibrant flowers that last for weeks. Available in red, pink, orange, yel

Dragon Fruit Cactus (Hylocereus undatus): Night-Blooming Beauty & Edible Fruit

Overview Dragon Fruit, or Pitaya (Hylocereus undatus), is a vining, epiphytic cactus famous for its spectacular nocturnal flowers and vibrant pink-skinned, white-fleshed fruit. The stems are three-ribbed, green, and

Variegated Century Plant (Agave americana 'Marginata'): Bold Striped Succulent

Overview The Variegated Century Plant, Agave americana Marginata, is a majestic rosette-forming succulent with broad, arching leaves edged in creamy yellow. Each leaf can span 6 feet, creating a fountain-like silhoue

Spear Orchid (Sansevieria cylindrica): The Architectural Snake Plant

Overview The Spear Orchid, botanically known as Sansevieria cylindrica, is a striking succulent prized for its cylindrical, spear-like leaves that grow in a fan or rosette formation. Unlike the flat leaves of common

Gold Moss Sedum (Sedum sarmentosum)

Gold Moss Sedum, also called Stringy Stonecrop or Graveyard Moss, is a low, creeping succulent with slender stems and small, bright green leaves that form a dense, moss-like mat. Tiny yellow star-shaped flowers appear in

Felt Plant (Kalanchoe beharensis)

The Felt Plant, or Felt Bush, is a large, shrubby succulent with triangular, velvety leaves covered in fine hairs, giving them a soft, felt-like texture. The leaves are silvery-green with rusty-brown undersides, creating

Heartleaf Ice Plant (Aptenia cordifolia)

Heartleaf Ice Plant, also known as Baby Sunrose or Dew Plant, is a fast-spreading ground cover with succulent, heart-shaped leaves and small, bright pink to purple flowers. It forms a dense mat that suppresses weeds and