O. macrocentra v. minor
Purple pads, low spreading, a few long black spines; Populations vary by location.
Cactus and Succulents - Part Shade
Orbea deflersiana
Sprawling cushions of short stems to 4″ tall. Carrion flowers.
Orbea distincta
Sprawling segmented stems with protruding teeth. Large burgundy and yellow carrion flowers.
Orbea lepida
Stapelia lepida
Stems to 6″, starfish shaped carrion flowers to 3″
Orbea lutea ssp. vaga
6″ stems and stunning variable starfish shaped carrion flowers to 4″
Orbea schweinfurthii
Sprawling stems, many tiny carrion flowers.
Orbea variegata
Stapelia variegata
Variable, stems to 12″; speckled carrion flowers to 6″
Orbeanthus hardyi
Orbea hardyi
Low, creeping with trailing speckled stems. Grayish-green with mottled purple. Starfish-shaped carrion flowers with bowl-shaped center. Protect from frost.
Othonna capensis
Small thickened oval leaves turn purple in sun. Low-growing groundcover succulent daisy (Asteraceae) with daisy-yellow flowers. Can be used in hanging baskets or rock gardens to trail.
Othonna capensis “Ruby Necklace”
Small thickened oval green leaves with purple trailing stems. Low-growing groundcover succulent daisy (Asteraceae) with daisy-yellow flowers. Can be used in hanging baskets or rock gardens to trail.
Oxalis adenophylla
Alpine, semi-succulent, with pink-tipped white flowers. Prefers full sun, but can handle some light shade.
Oxalis carnosa
Forms 2″ caudex, fleshy erect stems; grows full and bushy
Oxalis gigantea
This unusual Oxalis has twisting vertical branches that are leafless most of the year. In winter the stems are covered in tiny succulent leaves and tons of bright yellow flowers.
Oxalis herrerae
Succulent species with swollen petioles to 3ft. tall
Oxalis palmifrons
Winter growing bulb with light pink flowers. Amazing palmate leaves. Will go dormant in the summer heat.
Oxalis peduncularis
Small vibrant yellow flowers with dark red sepals. Grows wide and shrubby, to 12″h. Will bloom year-round with enough sunlight except when dormant.
Oxalis vulcanicola
O. spiralis ssp. vulcanicola
Small semi-succulent species with small clumps of reddish leaves
Pachyphytum longifolium
Thick leaves, short stems.
Pachyphytum oviferum
2″ globose leaves on short stems, bluish white with hints of purple in full sun. Red flowers
Pachyveria “Dark Red”
Thick leaves, tight clumps, dark-red hue.
Pachyveria “Royal Flush”
Thick leaves, tight clumps, purplish hue.
Parodia mammulosa
Generally solitary, 3″ high x 5″ across. Brownish spines fade to grey-white. Flowers vary from pale pink to bright yellow.
Parodia mueller-melchersii ssp. gutierrezii
20-24 ribs. Distinctive white aureoles. Variable reddish flowers. Generally solitary 2-3″, slightly vertical globose.
Parodia nigrispina
Distinct long spines with dark tips. Cylindrical stems can get to 16″ tall, 6″ across. Can branch basally, often forming moderate clumps. Yellow flowers. Listed as a Threatened Species.
Parodia werdermanniana
Grows on sandstone cliffs. Variable spines, white, yellow to brown. Keep dry in winter. Yellow flowers.
Pedilanthus tithymaloides
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Deciduous stems to 3’h.; leaves large in shade, tiny in sun.
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 crithmifolium
Caudex-forming perennial shrub to 3ft, bushy green leaves. Winter growing, can go dormant in the summer. White flowers with red centers.