You can still make your driftwood log look beautiful and useful by following these steps. However, the plants that we grow are very different. S.adolphi's shorter leaves are more tightly packed and yellower. While nussbaumerianum has longer, more pointy leaves, which are more spread out along the stem, and are oranger than yellow (often with an orange margin). Sunburn can be seen on most plants as a slight browning of the leaves. This can quickly become severe if it isn't treated. Crassula ovata - Leaves the size of half-dollars sounds too big; I don't have one handy to measure, but aren't they usually more like the size of a quarter? It may seem like these two types aren't in the same genus. But the key determinant for the flowers, which is tiny, star-shaped and clustering, for both types. There may be more individual plants of Opuntia than any other genus, but in terms of the number of species they are outdone by mammillarias (The New Cactus Lexicon recognizes 163 species of Mammillaria vs.

With regard to chollas, though they used to be classified under Opuntia, they have for some time been treated as a separate genus, Cylinropuntia. Succulents are generally easy to take care and with the right soil, can stay healthy for a longer time. The stunning focal point is the large Echeveria ‘Sahara’s and driftwood. Perhaps you could get around this by saying something like, "Crassula is a large and diverse genus containing plants with widely differing forms. It's best to not focus too much on the number and variety of species. Opuntia is the most widespread genus within the cactus group, with its distribution from Argentina to Canada. That is something that is hard to dispute. The number of Opuntia species and Mammillaria are in dispute. Page 218: Haworthia - Although it is true that some plants are winter growers and go dormant during the hottest months of the year, the majority are either from the overlap area where rains come in both winter and summer or are from areas that receive summer-rainfall.

Page 182 - In the reference to aloes, it says that the yucca can be grown in both partial shade and full sun. However, they will not bloom if left too much shade. Y. rostrata is a single-headed plant, but it can divide and become multi-headed. It does this more often than the related Y. thompsoniana. Some plants that have persistently old leaves can give a "grass-skirt", which could be considered an asset and not a liability. These include Y. rigida and Y. thompsoniana. Page 218 - Hesperaloe - You say the common name for Hesperaloe parviflora is red yucca "because of the color of its flowers." This explains the "red" in the common name, but leaves out the "yucca" part.

This color will fade to lime green as the plant ages and some of its leaves become brittle. Getting one would bring a dash of color into your home. Dehydrated dracaenas can be quickly watered by delivering water directly to their roots. These make great gifts and are a great starting point for those just getting started with succulents. Hence, it is completely normal for your succulents to bloom and dry up without producing any seed pods, especially if they have been grown indoors. Some others have created stacked leaves that look like they were strung along ever-longer stems. Page 194 – The text states, "When designing with ceroids, remember their three main shapes: columnar forms with "cereus") in their Latin names (ceroids), joined stems like Opuntia (paddle and cholla) and globular forms such as mammillarias ("pincushions, barrels, and mammillarias")" There are other types of cacti as well, such as epiphytic cacti (or scramblers),

Here is a stab at a re-wording: When designing with cacti, keep in mind the three distinct forms taken by most of the kinds used in landscaping: the columnar ones that often have "cereus" as part of their Latin names; those with jointed stems such as Opuntia (paddle cacti and chollas); and globular types from large to small (barrels to pincushions). As with the opuntia pads and flattened cactus stems, many people mistake them for leaves. However, we shouldn't encourage this. Medusoid, or Medusoid Euphorbias as they are called, are known for their cylindrical arms which look like Medusa's head. Their bumpy green stems radiate from its core in a Fibonacci-spiral. This guide is not for people who live dangerously or who don't care about the lives of their green friends (you monster). This guide is intended for all like-minded individuals. There has been debate about what species Opuntia ellisiana is a spineless form of, but most people I know have accepted David Furguson's conclusion that it is Opuntia cacanapa. Furguson uses O.cacanapa 'Ellisiana,' and we continue with Latinized cultivar name! Don't forget to end this article.

Would you suggest that C. argentea is used as a synonym with C. argentea? Also, be sure to cut the fleshy leaves at a slight angle or as straight as possible for a clean cut. If the leaves are healthy and the stem is not, it is best to trim the plant. Mold and mildew can form in the crevices of a plant (like where the leaves meet the stem). If it is exposed to severe drought, the leaves may become dry and die. It depends on how severe the infestation is. Jade plants are tolerant of sunlight. Some jade plants are shaped like miniature trees and have definite trunks. It is a tree that can reach anywhere between three and ten feet. Cactus has continued to grow in popularity and can be found in Mexico, India, North Africa, Australia, and the Middle East. This gallon pot with succulents cost $6 You can buy frost cloths if you find the frost is too harsh for your succulents. They are ready when they get browned.

The leaves are long, reaching a length of 3-4 inches. Page 206 – Dudleya – Although D. brittonii rosettes look similar to echeverias', the text also states that the leaves of Echeveria species are broader and more compact than D. brittonii. There are many Echeveria species with longer leaves, including some with pointed ones. Page 238- Yucca. It states that "Plant Yuccas are grown in full sun." This is a re-write. "The common name red yucca was applied to Hesperaloeparviflora," because of its reddish flowers that resemble aloe. However, it is actually related to yuccas. " (Imaginative descriptions such as "shimmering Pincushion" and "whipped Cream" for yucca blooms are a strength in the book. They both evoke and are a bit humorous and link the plants to familiar things. " I don't know if they are epiphytic cacti, or even "jungle-cacti," but I do hear them being called that.