Large deep-green leaves, large bloom sprays multiple times per year
Cactus and Succulents - Part Shade
Kalanchoe daigremontiana
Bryophyllum daigremontianum
Plantlets form by the dozens on the leaf edges and fall and root easily. Orange flowers.
Kalanchoe delagoensis
K. tubiflora
Shrubby to 8″, tubular leaves w/marginal plantlets
Kalanchoe eriophylla
Small, very branchy shrub with fuzzy leaves; pink flowers
Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi
Shrubby stems to 18″, scalloped leaves, protect from frost
Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri
Large spotted leaves. In shadier conditions, can grow to 2ft. tall.
Kalanchoe grandiflora
Thick vertical stems to 3ft.; round blue-green leaves
Kalanchoe humilis
Small variegated rosettes.
Kalanchoe laetivirens
Completely green leaves. Plantlets form by the dozens on the leaf edges and fall and root easily. Pink flowers.
Kalanchoe marnieriana
Shrubby stems to 18″, rounded leaves, protect from frost
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 rhombopilosa
Small shrub to 8″; red-trimmed green flowers; not frost hardy
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
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.
Ludisia discolor
Haemaria discolor
Terrestrial orchid, small white flowers, dark striped leaves. Shade-tolerant
Ludisia discolor v. nigrescens
Terrestrial orchid, small white flowers, very dark, nearly black leaves. Shade-tolerant
Macodes petola
Terrestrial orchid with small white flowers, sparkling variegated leaves, shade-tolerant
Malephora luteola
Malephora lutea
Low/shrubby hardy mesemb w/yellow flowers
Mammillaria bocasana
Small multi-stemmed globose with variable flowers, some bristles
Mammillaria longimamma
Pronounced green tubercles. Usually solitary, to 6″d.
Manfreda “Chocolate Chip”
M. undulata “Chocolate Chip”
Narrow, wavy-edged leaves with strong chocolate-colored spotting. 2 to 3 feet.
Manfreda “Mint Chocolate Chip”
M. undulata “Mint Chocolate Chip”
Long narrow undulating pale green leaves speckled with deep brown spots on both sides. Dark red-brown flowers bourn on 6ft tall flower stocks. Blooms yearly when mature. Deer resistant. 2 to 3 feet.
Massonia depressa
Large perennial bulb with broad green leaves and Winter grower, dormant in summer. Protect from freezes. Large pale flowers in the center of the paired leaves with prominent erect stamens. In habitat these are pollinated by gerbils.
Matelea cyclophylla
Caudiciform in the Milkweed Family (Asclepiadaceae). Round caudex will get more irregular as it grows. Spreading deciduous vines. Fast growing, easy to grow. Unique dark purple flowers.
Mestoklema tuberosum
Caudiciform mesemb to 30″. Semi-deciduous.
Mimosa pudica
Tropical herb to 5ft.; lightly spiny stems, leaves close to touch. Keep moist, grows well as a houseplant.
Monadenium echinulatum
Euphorbia echinulata
Classic hooded Monadenium flowers. Deciduous. Keep dry when dormant. Will form a small knobby caudex eventually.