Cactus and Succulents - Part Shade

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 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 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 oviferum

2″ globose leaves on short stems, bluish white with hints of purple in full sun. Red flowers

Parodia mammulosa

Generally solitary, 3″ high x 5″ across. Brownish spines fade to grey-white. Flowers vary from pale pink to bright yellow.

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.

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.

Peperomia “Hope”

Round-leafed plant, many leaves off each trailing stem. Can be grown from divisions.