Shrubby stems to 18″, rounded leaves, protect from frost
Cactus and Succulents
Kalanchoe millotii
Small dense shrubs to 1 ft tall. Small fuzzy leaves with scalloped edges. Larges sprays of tiny white flowers. Frost sensitive, keep protected in winter.
Kalanchoe orgyalis
Shrubby, many branches, will grow 4 to 6ft tall. Large brown suede leaves, new leaf growth comes starts copper-red.
Kalanchoe porphyrocalyx
Bryophyllum porphyrocalyx
Serrated leaf edges, large pink pendant flowers.
Kalanchoe prolifera
Bryophyllum proliferum
Shrubby to 6ft tall, unbranched stems with large pinnate leaves.
Kalanchoe pumila
Shrubby, sprawling stems to 18″, scalloped leaves
Kalanchoe rhombopilosa
Small shrub to 8″; red-trimmed green flowers; not frost hardy
Kalanchoe rotundifolia
Kalanchoe synsepala
Serrated leaves with purple edges. Produces plantlets on arcing runners. White flowers.
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora
K. tetraphylla
Dense leafy stems; large leaves green in shade, red in sun
Kalanchoe tomentosa
Small clumps of fuzzy silver-green leaves with chocolate markings on the margins. Eventually develops into a short shrub.
Kalanchoe x houghtonii
K. daigremontiana x K. delagoensis
Hybrid with erect stems, narrow serrated leaves, marginal plantlets, and pendant red flowers.
Kalanchoe “Tarantula”
K. katapifa “Tarantula”
Easy to grow houseplant succulent with deeply cut leaves. Bouquet-like flower sprays. Protect from frost.
Kleinia obesa
syn. Senecio deflersii
Vertical stems to 20″, very green. Golden orange flowers at tips in winter. Not frost-hardy.
Kniphofia uvaria
Lachenalia aloides
Lachenalia aloides v. aloides
Small bulb with grassy leaves and aloe-like flowers. Large bloom sprays with dozens of flowers as it matures.
Lachenalia contaminata
Lachenalia viridiflora
Small bulb with spotted oval leaves and aloe-like flowers. Large bloom sprays with dozens of stunning turquoise flowers as it matures. Winter grower, dormant in summer. Protect from freezes.
Lapidaria margaretae
Small Mesemb with pairs of articulated grey leaves. Will form 6″ clusters. Fall blooms open during the day, are followed by new leaf pairs in winter. Easy to grow and get to multiply after 2 to 3 years, however take care not to overwater. Misting is best with a little direct water in September-October. Grows well in amongst small rocks.
Lemairocereus – See Pachycereus
Lepismium cruciforme
Epiphytic or semi-erect creeping. Can grow up to 2ft. long. Lots of small creamy-pink flowers.
Lepismium cruciforme fa. spiralis
Lepismium monacanthum
Leuchtenbergia principis
Fleshy roots; green stems/reddish tips, papery spines; Chihuahuan Desert
Lewisia cotyledon
Native to the Siskiyous. Small clumps, fast-draining rocky soils, large colorful bloom sprays held high on bloom stalks. Low flat green leaves. Underground tuber. Deadhead spent flowers to prevent plant from going to seed, will rebloom most of the year.
Lewisia cotyledon “Alba”
Fast-draining rocky soils, large white bloom sprays held high on bloom stalks. Low flat green leaves. Underground tuber. Deadhead spent flowers to prevent plant from going to seed, will rebloom most of the year.
Lewisia cotyledon “Elise”
Fast-draining rocky soils, varied colorful bloom sprays held high on bloom stalks. Low flat green leaves. Underground tuber. Deadhead spent flowers to prevent plant from going to seed, will rebloom most of the year.
Lewisia cotyledon “Rainbow”
Low-growing succulent from California’s Siskiyou region. Stays short but clumps to 10″. Flower color varies with white, peach, pink, or yellow forms possible. Small clumps, fast-draining rocky soils, large colorful bloom sprays held high on bloom stalks. Low flat green leaves. Underground tuber. Deadhead spent flowers to prevent plant from going to seed, will rebloom most of the year.
Lewisia cotyledon “Regenbogen”
Fast-draining rocky soils, varied colorful bloom sprays held high on bloom stalks. Low flat green leaves. Underground tuber. Deadhead spent flowers to prevent plant from going to seed, will rebloom most of the year.