Euphorbia tithymaloides “Nana”
Small shrubby, deciduous, stems to 12″
Cactus and Succulents - Part Shade
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.
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 asperula
Windowed leaf edges. Small shrubs to 12″ tall, leaves have dull green bottoms and bright green tops, many vertical branches. Needs good air-circulation.
Peperomia axillaris
Windowed leaf edges. Small shrubs to 10″ tall, bright green, compact. Good air-circulation.
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.
Peperomia tetraphylla
Round-leafed plant, many leaves off each trailing stem. Can be grown from divisions. Great as a houseplant, semi-succulent.
Pereskia aculeata “Godseffiana”
Climbing woody vines to 30ft. Glossy green leaves with red undersides. 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 glauca
P. libanensis
Small round gray leaves, many leaves off each stem. Reddish stems. Can be grown from divisions. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity. Great in Terrariums.
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. 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 amboinicus “Variegata”
Coleus amboinicus
Minty aroma, can be used in cooking. Soft fuzzy variegated 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.