Cactus and Succulents - Part Sun

Graptopetalum superbum

G. pentandrum ssp. superbum

Trailing stems with 5″ rosettes, open and somewhat flat. Flowers in late winter.

Graptosedum “Ghosty”

Colorful small rosettes on trailing stems with bright yellow flowers in spring. This vigorous succulent also works well in hanging baskets or rock gardens as the stems will cascade with age.

Graptoveria “Moonglow”

Graptopetalum x Echeveria

Large thick greenish-ivory leaves and small upright orange-yellow flowers borne close to the plant. Rosettes get 10″ across and offsets are tight to the parent.

Graptoveria “Opalina”

Graptopetalum amethystinum x Echeveria colorata

Large thick rosy-edged ivory leaves. Rosettes get 6″ across and offsets are tight to the parent. Yellow flowers.

Greenovia aurea

Aeonium aureum

Solitary rosettes to 10″, winter-growing open in winter, tightly packed in summer, with bright green leaves. Dormant in summer if it is too hot, give them some shade.

Gymnocalycium amerhauseri

Solitary small round, flattened cactus with spider-like recurved spines and beautiful small white flowers, frequently with red or burgundy hints. Keep dry in winter.

Gymnocalycium “Rainbow”

G. mihanovichii “Rainbow”

Rare cultivar with lots of color variation, including reds and yellows, in the stems. Small flowering barrel to 4″d. Grows in dry savannah.

Gymnocalycium bodenbenderianum

G. riojense

Small barrel cactus, to 6″ across, often flattened. Spines recurve tight to the stem. Stunning sepia-pink flowers.

Gymnocalycium friedrichii

G. stenopleurum
G. mihanovichii friedrichii

Small flowering barrel to 4″d. Grows in dry savannah. Variable cream to pink flowers. Stem can show a lot of color variation depending on sun conditions and various cultivars.

Gymnocalycium horstii

Small flowering barrel, light pink flowers. Stems rotund 8-10″ in diameter. Green ball shape. Will form small clusters. Keep dry in winter.

Gymnocalycium platense

Flattened globose small barrel cactus with thick central spines. Cream-colored to light-yellow flowers with red throat.

Gymnocalycium saglionis

One of the larger Gymno’s, will get 12″ across. Generally solitary. Pinkish-white flowers with reddish throats.

 

 

Haemanthus albiflos

Evergreen bulb, 12″ long green strappy leaves. Winter-growing. White and yellow flowers. Protect from heavy rains.

Haemanthus pauculifolius

Evergreen bulb, single green strappy leaf. Winter-growing. White and yellow flowers in summer. Protect from heavy rains. Needs a cool season to bloom.

Hatiora salicornioides

Rhipsalis salicornioides

Highly varied. Jungle cactus with many stems, arching to pendant. Yellow to orange flowers.

Haworthia “Grey Ghost”

H. magnifica var. acuminata c.v. “Grey Ghost”
H. cymbiformis “Grey Ghost”

Cute variegated succulent that prefers less than full sun. Frost-sensitive.

Haworthia “Moon Shadow”

H. “Tsukikage”
H. bayeri cv or H. bayeri x H. comptoniana hybrid

Dark green leaves, windowing on top has a partial white pattern of variegation. Flattened rosettes.

Haworthia attenuata

Clumping stemless rosettes to 5″, variable green color with spotty white stripes.

 

Haworthia cymbiformis

Bright green to red, nearly translucent leaves, free clusters. Stays small. Found on rocky outcrops, can withstand high temperatures.