Euphorbia tithymaloides
Deciduous stems to 3’h.; leaves large in shade, tiny in sun.
Cactus and Succulents - Part Shade
Pedilanthus tithymaloides “Nana”
Euphorbia tithymaloides “Nana”
Small shrubby, deciduous, stems to 12″
Pedilanthus tithymaloides “Variegata”
Euphorbia tithymaloides “Variegata”
Shrubby, deciduous, stems to 6ft.; green and white leaves w/some pink
Pelargonium carnosum
Caudiciform, low to the ground, with small red and white flowers. Dry caudex will sprout new leaves quickly with water.
Pelargonium ferulaceum
Caudex-forming perennial shrub to 2ft., bushy green leaves.
Peperomia “Hope”
Round-leafed plant, many leaves off each trailing stem. Can be grown from divisions.
Peperomia axillaris
Windowed leaf edges. Small shrubs to 10″ tall, bright green, compact. Good air-circulation.
Peperomia ferreyrae
Semi-epyphitic mounds of green rosettes; keep warm/humid
Peperomia kimnachii
Sprawling succulent will trail or hang down, new branches have upright clusters of leaves. Can hang over 3ft long. Groundcover under 1ft. Hardy to 30F, protect from frost.
Peperomia pecuniifolia
Unusual round-leafed succulent peperomia, long vines.
Peperomia prostrata
Vining succulent with small round thickened leaves, green with white veining. Upright red bloom stalks.
Pereskia aculeata “Godseffiana”
Climbing woody vines to 30ft. White rose-like flowers.
Pereskia grandifolia ssp. violacea
Very showy rosy flowers. Primitive cactus, non-succulent, with long spines and lots of deciduous green leaves. Grows readily in tropical climates. Shrub 3 to 4 feet.
Pereskia lychnidiflora
Tree to 30ft. elliptical leaves and long thin spines, yellow/orange flowers. Mist in summer.
Pereskia portulacifolia
Small shrub cactus w/true leaves, long thin spines; mist in summer.
Phalaenopsis
Asian epiphytic shade orchids, over 60 species.
Pilea peperomioides
Round-leafed plant, many leaves off each stem. Can be grown from divisions.
Platycerium “Netherlands”
P. bifurcatum “Netherlands”
Epiphytic fern. Compact cultivar. Grown on weathered slabs of bark, these fascinating ferns are semi-hardy outdoor in the Bay Area in a shady spot, or indoor in a moist location. Keep more dry in winter, under an eave or indoor.
Platycerium alcicorne
Epiphytic fern w/fronds to 12″. Grown on weathered slabs of bark, these fascinating ferns are semi-hardy outdoor in the Bay Area in a shady spot, or indoor in a moist location. Keep more dry in winter, under an eave or indoor.
Platycerium bifurcatum
Epiphytic fern. Grown on weathered slabs of bark, these fascinating ferns are semi-hardy outdoor in the Bay Area in a shady spot, or indoor in a moist location. Keep more dry in winter, under an eave or indoor.
Platycerium superbum
Epiphytic fern. Giant Staghorn with very broad shield. Can get 8ft! Hardy to 25F. Long lived. Keep more dry in winter, under an eave or indoor.
Plectranthus socotranus
Soft, fragrant, small and chubby green leaves. Stays under 1 ft. tall.
Pleiospilos simulans
Large flattish leaves, yellow flowers.
Portulaca molokiniensis
Upright, stacked leaves, to 12″ tall. Yellow flowers
Pseudorhipsalis ramulosa
Freely branching from the base. Flattened stems. Flowers creamy pink to green.
Pterocactus tuberosus
Caudiciform opuntioid. Prostrate stems, large underground roots. Can lose all above ground stems in winter. Copper-orange flowers. Keep cool and dry in winter.
Puya berteroniana
Large terrestrial bromeliad; stiff leaves with fragile teeth. Blue blooms on tall stalks
Puya coerulea v. violacea
Large terrestrial bromeliad; stiff leaves with fragile teeth; giant red bloom stalks
Puya x.
Small hybrid cross-breed; thick pointy leaves, subtle variegation
Rabiea difformis
Small clumps of a few thick leaves in rocky soils. Tuberous roots. Yellow flowers spring and summer.