If your leaves are glossy and succulent, it is a sign that the plant is healthy. This is how the leaves are transported from their parent to another place, where they become new plants. Although much has been said about Opuntia, ellisiana being a spineless species of the plant, most people who I know believe David Furguson to be correct. While some types form clumps (like F. acanthodes and F. wislizenii) in the Sonoran Desert), others remain solitary. 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). Page 194- According to the text, "When designing for cacti, consider their three major shapes: columnar ones that have "cereus" in their Latin labels (ceroids), and those with jointed stems, such Opuntia, (paddle, cholla, and cholla); and globular varieties from small to large (barrels, pincushions, and barrels). But there are many types of cacti which don't fit within any of scramblers like Peniocereus or epiphytic cactus like Peniocereus

Suggested re-wording: "These ribbed and stout-spined cacti from Mexico and the Southwest are spherical when young, but many become cylindrical with age. Suggested fix for O. microdasys: O.microdasys are among my avoiders due to the abundance of glochids. I also recommend O. chollas from Cylindropuntia because they have vicious spines as well as cylindrical joints that detach very easily. Page 197 - best gloves for working with cactus the Opuntia paragraph, you are on firm ground to say it is the most widespread genus of cactus, but "numerous" is a little trickier. It is better to not limit yourself to the number of species. "Opuntia, or the prickly Pear, is the most widespread genus in all of the cactus families. It can be found from Argentina up to Canada." That is undisputed. When creating her garden, she cut down small trees, wheelbarrowed-in soil, made mounds, planted succulents, positioned rocks, and top-dressed with crushed rock. A timer can be used to make sure you don't leave the plant unattended. When you have sown the seeds in damp soil it is important that the soil remains warm and moist until they germinate.

Actually, you can even get your seeds from Lithops if there are a few of you! After you have taken a few cuttings, you can get your own seeds! Now that you've decided to try water propagation, you'll need to decide whether you should use stem or leaf cuttings. These plants can't be propagated from their leaves but it is possible to propagate stem cuttings. These plants can also be propagated from stem cuttings by the dwarf othonnas or tylecodons. This suggests larger pachycauls like pachypodiums. Agave arethmensis, also known by the Dwarf Butterfly Agave (also called Dwarf Butterfly Agave), is a miniature succulent from southern Mexico. Page 176. A. parryi, var. is the correct name for this agave. A. parryi 'Truncata'. Some might question whether var. I think the easiest thing might be to call it Opuntia santa-rita (often sold as O. violacea var. Anderson and Hunt both provisionally accepted it as a species in its own right (Opuntia santa-rita), and Ferguson in his book Prickly Pears classifies it under O. chlorotica, as O. chlorotica var. Benson called this O.violacea. Tequila is not allowed to be called "tequila" unless it is produced in Mexico, much like champagne. Page 101 – The cactus appears more like Cleistocactus, or Borzicactus. Hunt's latest taxonomy puts it differently.

Page 114: In the Thinking Outside the Pot section I feel uneasy about the fact that "succulents don't depend on their root systems to survive." They can live for a very long time off their reserves of nutrients, but eventually they will need to plant roots. The soil must be kept moist throughout the year to allow the plant to absorb water. This succulent is propagated by offsets that develop at the bottom of its parent plant. Place the watering jar at the bottom when watering the ice plants. This will prevent water from splashing. If you water the bottom, you make it possible to repair dry, hard, and water repellent soil. Here's a peek behind the scenes at Designing with Succulents (2nd edition). By sharing Brian Kemble’s comments on the manuscript before publication. Brian Kemble is so dedicated to plants, you might be wondering if he is crazy. If your plant has succumbed to root rot but you see some parts of the plant are still firm and not mushy, you might still be able to save the plant by cutting off the mushy, tender parts and letting the part that still looks good dry and heal for a few days, then wait to see if it grows roots.

The itchiness in your cat's teeth could also indicate an infection. This will help prevent any infection by fungus or bacteria in the new plantlets. It does not require any special attention and will flourish as long as its basic needs of light and water are met. A light frost may be fine, but extended periods of freezing temperatures will spell trouble. All plants will die without water, but it can be difficult to remember to water them every day. Oh, my, yes. He is an active member of the San Francisco Cactus & Succulent Society. He travels the world along with fellow enthusiasts to see plants in their habitats. He also lectures extensively to C&SS groups. He interacts with visitors at Walnut Creek's Ruth Bancroft Garden, CA where he served as curator for many decades. If your barrel cactus begins to lean towards the nearest light source, you should be concerned.

Brian kicks off the Succulent Experiments at Succulent Gardens Nursery, 200 miles south of San Francisco. It all comes down to succulent soil practices that will ensure your plants are healthy and strong. To encourage quick sprouting, keep your soil humid at temperatures between 27 and 35 degrees Celsius. You can help your plants live in the same environment as their native environment for longer periods of time. You can find many video tutorials on drilling holes in ceramic and glass. Step-by-step instructions to drill holes in ceramic pots and glass are available at "How to Grow Succulents without Holes". You will enjoy reading her posts and going to her website. Opuntia has more species than any other group, but the New Cactus Lexicon recognizes 163 Mammillaria species. Opuntia microcarpus is not an example of such a species.