Cactus

Botanical Name: Euphorbia tirucalli Common Names: Pencil Cactus, Indian tree spurge,  Description: The Pencil Plant or Euphorbia Tirucalli is a succulent native to South and East Africa. The plant’s namesake branches are pencil-like and grow upward in a candelabra pattern. Young branches are cylindrical, smooth, and green, but with age can turn gray and rough like tree bark. Its leaves are small and slender and fall off quickly. This succulent yields a highly toxic milky sap if broken or torn. The Pencil Plant is otherwise very agreeable, surviving in nearly any condition that is both dry and above freezing. In favorable conditions, it is able to grow between two and 20 inches in a single season.

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Botanical Name: Opuntia microdasys Common Names: Bunny Ear Cactus, Angel's Wings, Polka-Dot Cactus, Bunny Cactus Description: The Bunny Ear Cactus is a popular succulent that belongs to the Opuntia genus and is native to Mexico. The plant is named for its distinctive flattened, pad-shaped stems that resemble bunny ears. The stems are covered in soft, white spines that are harmless to the touch and give the plant a unique, fuzzy appearance. The Bunny Ear Cactus produces bright yellow flowers in the spring and summer that are followed by edible red fruit. The plant is easy to care for and can be grown indoors or outdoors in a sunny, well-draining location. It prefers dry soil and can tolerate periods of drought.

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Botanical Name: Cereus forbesii 'Spiralis'  Common Name(s): Spiral Cactus  Description: Step into the captivating world of the spiral cactus, scientifically known as Cereus forbesii ‘spiralis,’ a botanical treasure from Peru. While growing in popularity, the spiral cactus remains more elusive than its common counterparts. Once mature, this striking cactus can soar to heights of 6 to 13 feet, boasting a diameter of 4 to 5 inches, and is one of the fastest-growing cactus varieties, rewarding caretakers with swift growth.

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* Botanical Name: Cryptocereus anthonyanus* Common Names: Ric Rac cactus, Zig Zag, Fishbone* Description: The common name of this plant refers to the pattern of the grooves of this cactuses foliage, which closely resembles the skeleton of a dead fish. When matured this plant's leaves grow in an arch over the pot and is extremely resilient as it retains a lot of water as it is considered a cactus. This cactus can tolerate in indirect and bright sunlight making it a great choice for novice gardeners.

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Botanical Name: Senecio Stapeliiformis Common Names: Pickle Plant Description: The pickle plant is a succulent perennial native to South Africa. This flowering succulent wields segmented pencil like stems which can grow up to 10 inches tall, giving it the appearance of a very skinny cactus as there are soft spines along its stalks.

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Succulent will arrive in 4" pot. Plants may vary slightly from the pictures.All succulents are carefully packed for shipment and will arrive in great condition and ready to enjoy.A care guide will be included with all orders to help you properly care for your plants.Succulents are expedited to make sure they arrive healthy and in a timely manner.The string of Bananas is a trailing succulent and can thrive in a hanging pot.--Succulent plants are trendy for a reason. With juicy leaves, stems, or roots, succulents form a vast and diverse group of plants, offering easy-care choices for your home. Plus, they look stunning planted alone or as companions. The color variation of succulents seems almost endless: blue-green, chartreuse, pink, red, yellow, white, burgundy, almost black, variegated, and more. The leaves may be rounded, needlelike, berrylike, ruffled, or spiky. Many have an enticing "touch-me" quality. Light Most varieties need at least half a day to a full day of sunlight. In extremely hot areas some afternoon shade is recommended. Planting Remove plants from their pots and plant making sure the soil level remains the same depth on the plant. Once established, your succulents will benefit from a layer of pebbles or pea gravel spread on the soil around the plant. This is also very decorative. Soil Succulents need good draining soil. When planting in the garden, make sure the area drains well and is not in a low spot that would stay wet. For container planting you can purchase cactus soil or incorporate sand, gravel or volcanic rock for better drainage. The container you are planting in should have a drainage hole or put crushed rock on the bottom before your planting medium. Watering After planting, water in well and allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Succulents don't like to have wet feet. When you do water, water thoroughly. Uses The planting possibilities using succulents are endless. The different colors, textures and habits make the most interesting containers and troughs. Succulents make beautiful rock garden plants. With a wide variety of bloom times there is always something with color. FEATURES

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