Tylecodon Buchholzianus

Agave titanota ‘SAD’ is a striking and highly desirable collector’s Agave, admired for its bold architectural appearance, thick fleshy leaves, and impressive marginal teeth.

This distinctive selection develops a compact, powerful rosette with broad, rigid leaves and prominent, sharply pointed spines along the leaf margins. The contrasting leaf colour and dramatic teeth give the plant a rugged, sculptural appearance, making it a standout specimen in any specialist succulent collection.

With sufficient light and suitable growing conditions, the plant develops a strong, compact growth habit and increasingly impressive leaf structure as it matures.

Growing Conditions:

• Light: Bright light with morning sun. Gradually acclimatise to stronger sunlight.
• Water: Water thoroughly during active growth, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings.
• Soil: Very well-draining, mineral-rich cactus and succulent mix.
• Growth: Slow-growing, forming a compact, symmetrical rosette.
• Propagation: Primarily through offsets, when produced, to maintain the selected characteristics.
• Care: Protect from prolonged excessive moisture, severe frost, and sudden exposure to intense sunlight.

**A spectacular collector’s Agave, prized for its powerful rosette formation, dramatic

Tulista pumila (formerly Haworthia pumila) is a striking and slow-growing succulent native to the Western Cape of South Africa. Known for its architectural beauty, this plant forms compact rosettes of thick, fleshy, dark green to brownish leaves covered with prominent raised white tubercles, giving it a textured, bumpy appearance.

Tulista pumila can grow up to 20 cm (8 inches) tall and wide, with mature plants producing tall, slender flower stalks bearing small, tubular, pale pink to white flowers—typically blooming in late spring to summer. The leaves are triangular and curved inward, often with toothed margins, adding to its ornamental value.

This species is drought-tolerant and prefers well-draining soil, partial sun to bright indirect light, and minimal watering—making it ideal for rock gardens, succulent collections, or container displays. Tulista pumila is also prized for its resilience and unique form, often regarded as one of the most attractive members of the Tulista genus.