Succulents & Cacti
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Plants, Succulents & Cacti
Haworthia Viscosa Calitzdorp
Oudtshoorn, WC
Haworthia viscosa ‘Calitzdorp’ is a striking succulent known for its compact, triangular leaves arranged in elegant vertical stacks. Native to South Africa, this rare variety features thick, dark green leaves with a smooth, glossy surface, giving it a sculptural, geometric form. Its architectural beauty makes it a standout in any collection, and its slow-growing nature only enhances its appeal. Perfect for collectors of rare succulents, Haworthia viscosa ‘Calitzdorp’ is a symbol of understated elegance and natural resilience.
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Haworthia Viscosa Hybrid
Oudtshoorn, WC
This Haworthia hybrid is a small, succulent plant known for its distinctive rosettes of plump, fleshy leaves that can vary in shape, color, and texture, often featuring fascinating translucent or windowed tips. It’s ideal for indoor and outdoor growing in pots, and its compact size makes it a popular choice for succulent collectors.
Care Instructions:
Haworthia hybrids prefer bright, indirect sunlight and well-draining soil. Water sparingly, letting the soil dry out completely between waterings, especially in cooler months. Avoid direct, intense sunlight, which can burn the leaves, and protect from frost. A well-balanced cactus fertilizer can be used sparingly in the growing season.SKU: n/a -
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Haworthia Viscosa Willowmore
Oudtshoorn, WC
Haworthia viscosa ‘Willowmore’ is a striking succulent known for its unique triangular leaves arranged in precise, vertical stacks. Its deep green, glossy foliage forms a distinctive architectural silhouette, making it a standout in any collection. Native to South Africa, this slow-growing variety is prized for its minimalist beauty and resilience, perfectly suited for those who appreciate rare and elegant succulents
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Mammillaria Hybrid
Oudtshoorn, WC
A Mammillaria hybrid is a cross-bred cactus within the Mammillaria genus, known for its diversity of forms and colors. These hybrids often feature unique flower colors, spination, or growth habits, depending on the parent plants used. Typically, Mammillaria hybrids have small, round to cylindrical stems covered in spines, with vibrant flowers in shades ranging from pink and red to yellow and white. Their compact size makes them ideal for indoor collections and container gardening.
Care Instructions:
- Light: Bright, indirect sunlight to partial shade is preferred. Too much direct sun may scorch the plant.
- Water: Water sparingly, allowing soil to dry thoroughly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
- Soil: Use a well-draining cactus mix with added sand or grit.
- Temperature: Thrives in temperatures above 10°C (50°F) but is frost-sensitive.
- Humidity: Low humidity is best; they tolerate dry conditions well.
- Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced cactus fertilizer during spring and summer for healthy growth.
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Mammillaria Prolifera
Oudtshoorn, WC
Mammillaria prolifera is a small, clustering cactus native to Mexico and parts of Central America. This cactus forms tight clumps with multiple small, round stems covered in tiny, white spines and often features a touch of red or yellow flowers that give way to bright red fruit. It’s a resilient species, thriving well indoors and outdoors in warm climates, and it grows relatively easily, making it perfect for collectors of all levels.
Care Instructions:
- Light: Prefers bright, direct sunlight but can tolerate partial shade.
- Water: Water sparingly; allow soil to dry completely between waterings, especially in cooler months.
- Soil: Use well-draining cactus soil with a sandy or gritty texture.
- Temperature: Does well in temperatures above 10°C (50°F) but should be protected from frost.
- Humidity: Low humidity is ideal; avoid high-humidity environments.
- Fertilizer: Feed with a cactus fertilizer during the growing season (spring and summer).
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Myrtillocactus cv. Fukurokuryuzinboku Variegata ( Variegated Booby Cactus)
Plants, Succulents & CactiMyrtillocactus cv. Fukurokuryuzinboku Variegata ( Variegated Booby Cactus)
Oudtshoorn, WC
Myrtillocactus cv. Fukurokuryuzinboku Variegata, also known as the “Variegated Booby Cactus,” is a rare and enchanting cultivar highly prized by collectors. This plant features striking blue-green stems adorned with golden-yellow variegation, creating a stunning contrast that evolves beautifully in different light conditions. The unique “pouch-like” nodules along its ribs give it an almost mythical appearance, evoking its Japanese namesake, “Fukurokuryuzinboku,” meaning “Bag Dragon God Tree.”
- Growth Habit: This slow-growing cactus forms a branching, tree-like structure, making it an eye-catching specimen in any succulent collection.
- Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight, which enhances its variegation and color intensity.
- Watering: Requires minimal water; allow soil to dry completely between watering.
- Why it’s desirable: Its variegated patterns are one of a kind, and its sculptural form makes it a living work of art.
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Myrtillocactus geometrizans ‘Fukurokuryuzinboku’ The Booby Cactus
Oudtshoorn, WC
Myrtillocactus geometrizans ‘Fukurokuryuzinboku,’ also delightfully known as the “Booby Cactus,” is one quirky cactus that’s hard to ignore! With its unique, rounded tubercles resembling tiny bumps along its blue-green stems, it has a look that’s both eye-catching and a bit cheeky. Native to Mexico, this cactus is fun to grow and brings a sense of humor and charm to any collection.
Care Instructions:
The Booby Cactus thrives in bright, direct sunlight and well-draining cactus soil. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings, especially in winter. During the growing season (spring and summer), feed with a diluted cactus fertilizer once a month. This cactus is quite drought-tolerant, so remember: a little neglect goes a long way!SKU: n/a -
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Pachypodium brevicaule
Oudtshoorn, WC
The Pachypodium brevicaule is a truly unique and stunning succulent caudiciform plant, perfect for collectors and lovers of rare botanical treasures. Native to Madagascar, it resembles a natural bonsai, with a flat, pancake-like caudex and short, stubby branches. Its lush green leaves sprout seasonally, forming a delicate canopy that contrasts beautifully with the silvery-gray caudex.
In late winter or early spring, Pachypodium brevicaule produces an unforgettable display of bright yellow flowers, resembling those of a frangipani, which add vibrant charm to its compact form. Slow-growing and highly collectible, this living sculpture is a testament to the beauty of nature’s artistry.
- Care Requirements: Thrives in well-draining soil, full sun, or bright indirect light. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings, especially in cooler months.
- Size: Compact, growing up to 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) tall and wide.
Perfect for bonsai enthusiasts, succulent collectors, and anyone seeking a conversation piece for their collection.
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Piaranthus comptus
Oudtshoorn, WC
Piaranthus comptus is a delicate and intriguing succulent known for its star-shaped flowers and unusual beauty. Native to the arid regions of Southern Africa, this compact plant produces fleshy, low-growing stems adorned with clusters of strikingly patterned blooms. The flowers, typically cream or pale yellow with intricate maroon markings, have a waxy texture that enhances their exotic appearance. Though small, they captivate with their elegance and complexity, making Piaranthus comptus a treasured addition to any succulent collection, especially for those drawn to the beauty of rare desert plants.
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Portulacaria afra (Spekboom)
Mossèlbay, WC
Portulacaria afra (Spekboom)
Also known as pork bush or elephant’s food. This proudly South African plant , although naturally growing in very dry areas, can be as effective as trees at absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
The soil must be well drained. Compost and fertiliser will encourage quicker growth.
Plants should reach flowering size within 3 – 4 years.
The leaves are edible. The taste of spekboom leaves are pleasant but changes throughout as the sun rises and sets.
Weight: Fully matured spekboom leaves measure 2,2mm in length and 1,89mm in width and weight 0,64g.
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Quaqua Mammilaris
Oudtshoorn, WC
Description: Quaqua mammillaris is a much-branched, robust succulent shrub, up to 50 cm high, and 50-70 cm across, branched in a bushy manner which root from the primary stem only. The leaves are transmuted into hard thorns. Bunches of 3-15 velvety purple-brown flowers appears in autumn in the upper 2/3 of the stem, and open simultaneously, but are seldom seen in culture. The corolla is 20-27 mm across, the tube is yellow and purple-spotted. The corona is stipitate (held on a stalk), dark purple-brown, The outer lobes are erect, bifid, fused to the bases of the inner lobes that form pouches. The inner lobes are shortly erect, incumbent on the anthers, and exceed them.The odour of the flowers is extremely disagreeable.
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