Astrophytum ornatum

Astrophytum ornatumAstrophytum ornatum Family: Cactaceae. A close relative of the Bishop's Cap cactus (A. myriostigma). The plant is strongly ribbed and covered with white felt. Unlike the Bishop's Cap this species forms numerous yellow spines. For several years the plant will grow bigger in a globular form, but will eventually become upright. Very old specimens can reach 6' or more. Don't worry if you have limited space, it can live in a 6" pots for many, many years

but keeping it underpotted and growing it "hard" will maintain the desired growth form indefinitely

acanthosetus Family: Cactaceae

Aloe x 'Pink Prickles' An attractive hybrid Aloe with narrow bumpy pink and white leaves

The plant is strongly ribbed and covered with white felt

but protect if temps will be below the upper 20s

Individual heads reach around 4-6" diameter and clumps can live in 6-8" pots for years

Requires general cactus care

In the winter cut back on water

Senecio descoingsii   One of the prettiest and strangest succulent members of the daisy family

The leaves are stacked on each other and look a lot like a small Aeonium

Lobivia saltensis  A pretty ribbed cactus from Bolivia with bright red flowers

sunflowers