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Sunday Succulent: Astrophytum capricorne

Astrophytum capricorne

Today's Sunday Succulent is Astrophytum capricorne, not Astrophytum ornatum, which it can be mistaken for. My husband (the cactus and succulent expert) describes it as:
The skin of the cactus is patterned with fine, white tubercles which give it a rich texture, like exotic animal skin. The spines are long and curved. The flowers on this individual are lemon-yellow with a red throat.

Sunday Succulent: Echinopsis cinnabarina

Echinopsis cinnabarina

The Other Half has always been a big fan of succulents and cacti. Recently he has become a more serious afficionado, joining the Cactus and Succulent Society of America. This has made him a more knowledgeable collector of the plants. He tells me that the above is Echinopsis cinnabarina.

Featured Flora: Pink Beauty

Gymnocalycium denudatum 'Pink Beauty'

This small, dome-shaped cactus has flattened, spidery spines; no threat to anyone! This variety has pink flowers rather than the usual white. The Other Half purchased this one at Huntington Gardens Desert Collection by appointment.

Happy Birthday, Mom!

The Dracaena Bloomed!

Dracaena deremensis 'Janet Craig' in bloom

Look what I woke up to find in my living room this morning!