Blog

This page is dedicated to the beauty and diversity of Cycad cones.  Cycads are gymnosperms which puts them in the same plant group which includes pine trees.  All cycads are dioeceous, which … read more

The family of Euphorbiaceae is large and diverse. It is estimated that there are in excess of 5000 species from around the world.  Of this group there are hundreds of succulent Euphorbias. Many o … read more

 Cyphostemma juttae and Cyphostemma currorii are both favorites of succulent collectors. The first time I saw Cyphostemma juttae I knew this was a plant I had to have!  The fat trunk, peelin … read more

 Ficus petiolaris is another of my favorite caudiciforms.  Even at a young age this tree can produce a swollen stem with a lot of character.  Ficus palmeri is very similar to F. petiola … read more

Dioscorea elephantipes ranks as one of my favorite caudiciforms.  I can still remember the first time I was introduced to a similar species, also from the yam family. I had just moved to Californ … read more