Gymnocalycium mesopotamicum
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Gymnocalycium mesopotamicum is a compact and attractive cactus species native to Argentina, particularly the Corrientes and Mercedes regions. It is prized by collectors for its neat form, prolific offsets, and striking flowers. Botanical Description: Growth Habit: Typically solitary in habitat but freely branching in cultivation, forming pleasing clumps. Mature plants are globular to slightly flattened, with an umbilicate depression at the apex. Size: Usually 1.2–2.5 cm tall and up to 4 cm in diameter in habitat, but can grow larger in cultivation—up to 10–15 cm tall and 20 cm in diameter. Ribs: 7–9 low, rounded ribs with transverse grooves. Areoles:...
Gymnocalycium damsii var. multiproliferum
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Gymnocalycium damsii var. multiproliferum is a distinctive and highly prolific cactus variety, valued for its neat appearance and ease of propagation. Botanical Description: Growth Habit: This variety is famous for its heavily branched habit, producing numerous offsets—almost one from each areole. These offshoots detach easily and root quickly, forming dense colonies. Stem: Typically olive green to bronze, highly decorative, and grows up to 10 cm tall and 8–10 cm in diameter in cultivation (smaller in habitat). The stems are rounder and less raised than other varieties. Spines: Short, soft, and nearly useless for defense. Flowers: Funnel-shaped, white to pale pink,...
Echinopsis crassicaulis (Red Velvet)
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Echinopsis crassicaulis is a striking and slow-growing cactus species native to northern Argentina, particularly in the Catamarca region. It belongs to the Cactaceae family and is known for its compact form, fierce spines, and vivid flowers. Sometimes referred to as Lobivia 'Red Velvet', highlighting its vivid red summer blooms and fuzzy, glaucous texture. 🌵 Botanical Description: Growth Habit: This species typically forms small, dense clumps over time. It offsets from the base and grows slowly. Stem: Cylindrical and robust, reaching up to 15 cm tall and 10 cm wide, with a very dark green coloration. Spines: Short but strong, with...
Trichocereus pachanoi
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richocereus pachanoi, commonly known as the San Pedro cactus, is a fast-growing, columnar cactus native to the Andes Mountains of Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. It typically grows at elevations between 2,000 and 3,000 meters (6,600–9,800 ft). Description Appearance: The cactus forms upright, bluish-green stems with 6–8 rounded ribs, often branching from the base to create a small tree-like clump. Stems can reach heights of 3–6 meters (10–20 ft), and diameters of 6–15 cm (2.4–5.9 in). The ribs are lined with whitish areoles, each bearing clusters of short, yellow to brown spines, though cultivated specimens are often nearly spineless. Flowers: San...
Notocactus Graessneri v. Flaviflorus
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The Notocactus graessneri v. flaviflorus, also known as the Golden Ball Cactus or Yellow-Flowered Parodia, is a captivating and unique species of cactus native to southern Brazil. The Notocactus graessneri v. flaviflorus features a spherical shape with a greenish-yellow body covered in numerous small, golden spines. It typically reaches a height of about 4 inches and a diameter of about 6 inches, making it a compact and manageable addition to any cactus collection. The flowers of this cactus bloom during the late winter to early spring, showcasing small yellow flowers that last one to three weeks. The petals spread upward,...
Rita Lee's Nursery Gift Card
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"Give the gift of prickly joy and leafy love! This gift card is perfect for the person who can’t keep a plant alive... unless it’s a cactus. They’re tough, just like your friendship! Whether it’s a succulent that survives on neglect or a cactus that thrives on just a little sunshine, they’ll find something to add some spiky charm to their space. Choose from the following amounts to suit their needs (or your budget!): $25.00: For the casual plant lover who wants to dip their toes in the world of succulents. $50.00: For the person who’s ready to start their...
Mammillaria Voburnensis
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Mammillaria voburnensis is a fascinating, freely clustering cactus native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It thrives in sandy and stony soils, often growing alongside other cacti species. This species forms mounds up to 30 cm high and wide, with globose to cylindrical stems that range from yellowish-green to dull green, sometimes with a reddish tinge. The plant produces abundant milky sap when injured. Its tubercles are small, sub-ovoidal, and arranged in 8-13 spirals, with silky wool and bristles filling the axils. Mammillaria voburnensis features 5-9 radial spines, which are ivory white or yellowish, and 1-2 central spines that start...
Opuntia monacantha
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Opuntia monacantha, commonly known as the Drooping Prickly Pear, is a shrubby or tree-like cactus with a short trunk and glossy green stem segments with irregular margins and tapered towards the base. It can grow up to 20 feet (6 meters) tall, with a trunk that reaches a diameter of 8 inches (20 cm). The stem segments are oblong, obovate, or lance-shaped and can be up to 12 inches (30 cm) long and 5 inches (12.5 cm) wide. The spines, mostly 1 or 2 per areole, are unequal, spreading in various directions, and mainly confined to the upper half of...
Opuntia monacantha variegata
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Opuntia monacantha variegata, commonly known as Variegated Joseph's Coat, is a vibrant member of the Opuntia species. This shrubby or tree-like cactus is popular among plant enthusiasts due to its unique variegation and striking appearance. The pad-like stems of this cactus create offshoots and stack up if given room to grow. The cactus has interesting green and cream white variegation with yellow, green and sometimes pink in its branches. One of the few natural occurring white cacti. sometimes flushed with pink. It can grow up to 20 feet tall and produces yellow to deep orange flowers in the late spring...
Cereus peruvianus monstrose
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The Cereus peruvianus monstrose, also known as the Monstrose Apple Cactus, is a fascinating type of cactus that belongs to the Cactaceae family. This extraordinary plant originates from regions such as Brazil, the Caribbean, and other parts of South America. The cactus is notable for its tall, tree-like growth, with stems that exhibit a unique gray-green color and ribbed texture. What makes the Cereus peruvianus monstrose particularly special is its twisted and contorted stems, which give it a distinctive and intriguing appearance. When it blooms, the cactus produces beautiful white and pink flowers that are truly a sight to behold....
Echinocactus ingens
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A slow growing barrel type cacti that usually grows solitary. Straight, rigid spines are either black, brown or grey with brown tips. Globular to cylindrical shaped with grey-blue to yellowish-green in color. This cacti starts off with few ribs when young and increase with age. Flowers are yellow but are only seen on mature specimens.
Echinopsis chamaecereus (Peanut Cactus)
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This small slender popular, fairly quick growing cactus has very short white spines that branch to form a cluster of creeping pale green candle like stems. Remarkable funnel shaped flowers open in late spring or early summer varying in color from yellow to orange with some a mixture of both colors. An easily grown cactus, its best in wide pots or as a hanging basket.
Echinopis huascha
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A fast growing clumping species that is initially erect but tends to become prostrate. The spines vary in length and can range from red or brown to golden yellow. They can form a dense mound of long thick cylindrical stems. Produces a lovely red funnel shaped flowers in the summer. Easy to grow.
Echinopis chamaecereus 'Jubilee'
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A hybrid of Echinopsis chamaecereus it is a little more compact that its parent plant. It's deep green chunky stems grow in an upright pattern that offsets freely forming it's won irregular shape. Easy to grow, it is a great bloomer with violet-red flowers.
Cleistocactus strausii (Silver Torch)
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An upright, slender, grey-green stem densely covered with white spines. The stem can reach up to 10 feet tall and only about 2-1/2 inches in diameter. Older plants that are over 18 inches tall can produce deep red burgundy flowers.
Mammillaria decipiens ssp. camptotricha (Bird's Nest Cactus)
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A small, flattish clumping cactus that is covered with long cylindrical tubercles. It is covered in white to yellowish long twisting spines. Small, delicate white flowers appear around the top. Produces lots of offsets and forms a dense cluster.
Mammillaria longimamma (Finger Cactus)
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An easy species to grow that will form a large clump with age. This cactus has a fairly large tap root, therefore it needs a deep pot. Long finger like stems with a small amount of white wool on the ends. The flowers are a bright yellow and are quite large for this genus.
Echinocereus pentalophus SB860
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Formerly known as Echinocereus berlandieri SB860, this cactus forms many finger like stems around the main stem. Rich green stems grow upright with white stiff spines. The new spines have a pink to red tint. Plant form a nice clump with many offsets as it ages.
Parodia concinna (Sun Cup)
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A sun loving, small globular cactus that blooms large yellow flowers with maroon stigmas throughout spring and summer. The spines are soft and curved which can vary from pale yellow to red. The small spiny fruits are dry and papery when ripe. Grows offset with age to form clumps.
Mammillaria gracilis fragilis
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Also known as the Thimble Cactus, this small plant grows about 4" high and is cylindrical in shape. Abundant offshoots appear in the upper region of the plant forming a mound. Covered with numerous radial spines that resembles bristles, they are white with the longer central spines being brown. The small flowers are cream to pale yellow. The shoots of this fragile plant fall off easily but are also easy to re start.
