Cactus and Succulents - Part Shade

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.

Mammillaria cv. “Fred”

Mammillaria bocasana fa. monstrose “Fred”

Small multi-stemmed globose monstrose cactus with few spines and none of the hairs of the species. Rot prone, keep dry in winter.

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.

Massonia setulosa

Our grower has indicated that Massonia depressa in the nursery trade may actually be Massonia setulosa, based on examining the flowers. They are certain this is M. setulosa.

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, yellow anthers.

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, branches can be cut back to the caudex as it grows.

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.

Monanthes subcrassicaulis

Mediterranean climate succulent groundcover with small yellow flowers. Tight clumps, rounded leaves, grows in rocky crevices.

Monolena primuliflora

Large-leafed rare tropical epiphyte. Grown as a Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate water, high humidity. Occasionally mist the leaves. Will form a caudex, very slow growing. Red begonia-like flowers.

Neoregelia

Terrestrial bromeliads, frost-tender, bright colors.

Neoregelia “Adonis”

Large clusters of very bright red 6″ rosettes on this semi-hardy terrestrial bromeliad.

Neoregelia ampullacea

Classic small Bromeliad will readily hybridize, with many cultivars available. Rosettes will show varying amounts of striping and spotting

Nolina matapensis

Succulent, 1/2″ wide soft pointed leaves form a large 5ft. dia. head on a slow growing trunk. Fine, creamy blooms on a tall spike.

Operculicarya decaryi

Succulent bonsai tree in the Cashew Family (Anacardiaceae) with thickened roots that can be further exposed as the plant grows. Deciduous. Slow growing, no frost. Small pinnate leaves are a little bit larger and greener in shade; Tiny and deep red in full sun.

Opuntia fragilis

Small stems, elliptical to round, forming mats along the ground, often found in dry grasslands.

Opuntia microdasys v. rufida

Dotted with minute orange glochids, shrubby to 2ft. Can handle some shade. Keep away from walkways or other places people might brush against it. Glochids release easily with touch or wind.