Posts Tagged ‘Cactus’
Lophocereus schotii (Totem Pole Cactus)
Succulent expert Don Newcomer showed me a rare columnar, spineless cactus from Mexico: Lophocereus schotii (totem pole cactus). It can be chubby and lumpy, tall and skinny, or columnar and…
Read MoreA Dozen Reasons I Love Cacti
It’s a natural progression: As we gain appreciation for the lines, textures and shapes of succulents, we arrive at those that exhibit elegant simplicity—never mind that they have spines (in…
Read MoreWhy Grow Paddle Cacti? DLB’s 16 Reasons
Of the dozen or so types of cacti in my garden, I have more opuntias than any other. Also known as paddle cactus or prickly pear, Opuntia species have stems…
Read MoreSucculent White-Pot Pairings
White pots are a simple, effective way to display your prized succulents and cacti. Here I’ve paired colorful, geometric cacti and sculptural succulent euphorbias with an assortment of white-glazed containers….
Read MoreHow Cactus Snowflakes Seduced Me
Remarkably, the spination of certain cacti suggests snowflakes, something I first noticed years ago at a succulent specialty nursery. I was there to photograph aloes in bloom, but I’d come…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know about Saguaro Cactus
Are you intrigued by saguaro cactus—those desert icons depicted on everything from bath mats to baby rompers? If you’re wondering if you might be able to own one, here’s what…
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