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Encephalartos princeps

Encephalartos princeps

28th Jul 2025

Encephalartos princeps is one of the most beautiful blue cycads one can grow.  Encephalartos princeps native habitat is in South Africa, found in several locations. It can grow up to 20 feet tall … read more
Euphorbia bupleurifolia

Euphorbia bupleurifolia

28th Jul 2025

 Euphorbia bupleurifolia was the second Euphorbia I ever purchased, Euphorbia obesa being the first. It is by far my favorite of all Euphorbia species. It is a found in a large area in South Afri … read more
Encephalartos lehmannii

Encephalartos lehmannii

28th Jul 2025

Encephalartos lehmannii is a beautiful blue cycad from the continent of Africa.  It has quickly become one of my favorites. The species originates from South Africa, Eastern Cape province.   … read more
Growing Pachypodiums

Growing Pachypodiums

28th Jul 2025

Pachypodiums were some of the first exotic succulent plants I became enamored with.  The first specices I purchased was Pachypodium lamerei. This is most likely the first for many a collector, be … read more
Aloe dichotoma

Aloe dichotoma

28th Jul 2025

 Of the large tree Aloes, Aloe dichotoma is my favorite.  This Aloe is from Southern Africa in region called Namaqualand.  It grows in semi-desert and desert areas.  In its natural … read more