Euphorbia platyclada

Euphorbia platycladaEuphorbia platyclada Family: Euphorbiaceae. This is a plant for the succulent collector that can appreciate a happy healthy plant that looks like a dead stick! This species makes flattened pinkinsh orange and brown stems without leaves. It grows in segments and makes many stems. Put it in a well draining mix and water when the soil gets dry. In the winter cut back on water. Protect from frost. You will receive a plant shown in the last image. It is

The best part of this species are the very attractive curved spines

Lavrania haagerae  Family: Apocynaceae (Asclepidaceae)

For this species I find more light and/or drought stress brings out more orange color

The stems look like sticks but are fairly soft and hang down

Flowers regularly

Flowers are a pretty pink color

In higher light these plants can take on purple highlights

Plant shown in a 6

Last image shows a mature caudex

The plants have a nice mix of green to brownish purple coloration

Flowers are big and pink

The plant is somewhat dome shaped and wider than tall