Round-leafed plant, many leaves off each stem. Can be grown from divisions.
Cactus and Succulents - Part Shade
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. Keep more dry in winter, under an eave or indoor. Will grow 2 to 4ft.
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 amboinicus
Coleus amboinicus
Minty aroma, can be used in cooking. Soft fuzzy aromatic leaves, tall bloom spikes with small purple flowers. great for hanging baskets.
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.
Pterostylis curta
Small rosettes of green leaves, 12″ tall bloom stalk with green hooded flower. Terrestrial orchid that prefers warm temps and some humidity, not too much water- fast draining orchid soil.
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.
Rhipsalis baccifera
R. cassutha
Hanging epiphytic jungle cactus from Brazil, to 6’l; not frost hardy
Rhipsalis baccifera ssp. horrida
R. horrida
Epiphytic cactus from Madagascar; long narrow-diameter pendant stems
Rhipsalis burchellii
Epiphyte that grows in the forest of Brazil near the Atlantic. Readily branching. Pink berries.
Rhipsalis cereoides
Thick triangular stems, semi-erect, will form pendant clusters. Small white flowers.
Rhipsalis cereuscula
Jungle cactus growing under the tree canopy in Brazil. Will grow pendant to 3ft+. Green stems proliferate with joints as the stems grow in length. Protect from Frost.
Rhipsalis ewaldiana
Stems are semi-pendant, 2-3ft. Generally square segments, white flowers.
Rhipsalis microcarpa
Long dangling moderately hairy jungle cactus; bright indirect light.
Rhipsalis oblonga
R. crispimarginata
Pendant to 8ft long with sparkly white floers along the stem margins.
Rhipsalis pacheco-leonis ssp. catenulata
Epiphytic jungle cactus; bright green pendant stems to 2ft.
Rhipsalis pilocarpa
Small and bushy, pendant epiphyte, 2 to 3ft long. Flowers at branch endings only, white. Green stems develop short hairs.
Rhombophyllum dolabriforme
Low growing Mesemb will form a densely branched small mound. Grows in rocky formations. Grows from cuttings and seeds. Can handle more water than other mesembs, less rot-prone, easy to grow. Yellow flowers in spring and summer.
Rosularia platyphylla
Tight cluster of small rosettes, fast growing. Forms taproot.
Sansevieria “Alice”
S. trifasciata “Alice”
Narrow Silver and Green striped leaves to 15″ tall.
Sansevieria “Bantel’s Sensation”
S. trifasciata “Bantel’s Sensation”
Tall, slender leaves; green, yellow and creamy white stripes.