Another cactus sketch today I love the common name for this one – Bishop’s Cap (Echinocactus ornatus).  Not a variant I own but quite a stunning plant. Continue reading Succulent Saturday

I have no idea what this one is called.  It was an impulsive purchase when I past a florist in town so if anyone can tell me what its called that would be great – photo below. Continue reading Succulent Saturday

I think this one is a Whale’s Tongue Agave (Agave Ovatifolia)  originating from Mexico its name refers to the  flat and wide leaves which have a ragged edging that resemble that of a whale’s tongue Continue reading Succulent Saturday

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Unlike many of the others the common name for this one isn’t descriptive – Dudleya (Echeveria). Continue reading Succulent Saturday

another one with a very descriptive and appropriate common name – Ball Cactus (can’t get much more Ronseal than that!).  Botanical name is much more glamorous – Parodia Magnifica. Apparently they can grow up to two feet tall although I think our 4cm plant will take a bit of time to get there and will most likely be killed off by my over watering Continue reading Succulent Saturday

This one is usually called the Zebra plant (haworthia fasciata) which given its distinctive striped colouring seems appropriate.     Continue reading Succulent Saturday

Common name for this one is the Pasacana Tree Cactus, it always reminds me of old westerns (Echinopsis pasacana, Trichocereus atacamensis var. pasacanax)   Continue reading Succulent Saturday