Stenocactus multicostatus

Ortegocactus macdougallii is a rare and unique species of cactus native to a small region in Oaxaca, Mexico. It is a small, globular cactus that usually grows as a solitary plant but can form small clusters over time. The body is dark green to gray-green with distinctive black spines and a slightly woolly crown. One of its most striking features is the chalky, bluish-grey coating on the skin, which helps protect it from intense sunlight. It produces bright yellow flowers in spring or early summer. Due to its limited natural habitat, it is considered a vulnerable species and is prized by cactus collectors.

Echeveria setosa ‘Dementia’ Crested

A rare and unusual crested Echeveria prized for its fascinating growth habit. Instead of forming a single normal rosette, the crested (fasciated) growing point spreads into a fan-like formation, producing masses of tightly packed, textured leaves. The fine hairs typical of Echeveria setosa add even more character to this distinctive collector’s plant.

🌱 Care: Provide bright light with gentle morning sun for compact growth. Use a very well-draining succulent mix. Water thoroughly, then allow the soil to dry before watering again. Avoid water remaining trapped in the dense crest, as this can encourage rot.

✨ Interesting fact: Cresting occurs when the normal growing point becomes elongated rather than developing from a single point. This creates the unusual wavy, fan-shaped growth that makes every specimen unique.

⭐ A must-have for collectors of crested and unusual Echeverias.

Aloe ‘Pearl Necklace’ (also sometimes sold under names like ‘Sal’) is a visually striking Aloe hybrid prized for its spotted leaves and compact rosette form. Its most notable feature is the dense pattern of pale, pearl-like spots scattered across each leaf, giving a beaded appearance—hence the name.

It typically grows as:

• A compact, symmetric rosette

• Leaves tapering to fine tips with minimal or barely visible marginal teeth

• Light green to grey-green foliage, with the white spotting intensifying under bright sun or during periods of mild stress