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1 Outdoors only, grows weakly indoors.
2 Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
3 Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
4 Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
5 Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
6 Indoors OK but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK.
7 Winter grower. Needs water in winter, not summer.
![Sometimes a perfect gereen mound is formed...](/images/library-e-euphorbia-clavaroides-1.euphorbia-clavaroides-8510-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![.... and sometimes one sees the grey stems within.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-clavaroides-2.euphorbia-clavaroides-8510-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Smaller one shows the structure.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-clavaroides-3.euphorbia-clavaroides-6211-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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A large underground stem sends above ground many short branches which, with their repeated branching, form a low mound to 30cm diameter. Easy to grow outdoors in good conditions.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Beautiful when in flower.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-coerulescens-1.euphorbia-coerulescens-191109-c.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Large old plant (the blue lines are at 30cm intervals).](/images/library-e-euphorbia-coerulescens-2.euphorbia-coerulescens-191109-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![In an Auckland garden.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-coerulescens-3.euphorbia-coerulescens-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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S.African shrub eventually to 1.5m., with rounded bluish branches. (Theoretically, rhizomatous.) Bright yellow contrasting flowers produced occasionally. Prob. OK in mild gardens. Needs bright light.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Pretty markings, and wants it pretty warm too.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-confinalis-rhodesiaca-1.euphorbia-confinalis-rhodesiaca-7613-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Beautifully marked tree Euphorbia. Cold sensitive so don't be too ambitious growing it outdoors!
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Super shaped species.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-cooperi-1.euphorbia-cooperi-ws70-front-22507.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Closeup of spiny branches.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-cooperi-2.euphorbia-cooperi-zim-form-ws-149-24708.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Small plant, ex cutting, very nice in small pot (for a year or two).](/images/library-e-euphorbia-cooperi-3.euphorbia-cooperi-zim-form--11042009-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Big plant leaving the greenhouse.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-cooperi-4.euphorbia-cooperi-ws70-front.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Candelabriform medium-sized tree Euphorbia whose branches can be marvellously shaped, reminding of dragon tails or ace of spades. Brightest light for best form. Outdoors capability unknown.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Root is fat and raiseable but not a distinct caudex with stubby branches as in cyl.tuberifera.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-cylindrifolia-1.euphorbia-cylindrifolia-291009.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Closeup of leaves.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-cylindrifolia-2.euphorbia-cylindrifolia-pic8.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Massive old plant, nearly 60cms diameter.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-cylindrifolia-3.euphorbia-cylindrifolia-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Some specimens are raiseable.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-cylindrifolia-4.euphorbia-cylindrifolia-28513-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Madagascan miniature. Matforming plant with small cute flowers, increasing by branching and stolons. Suits a bowl presentation in a warm position, slightly shaded.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Choice species suits bonsai presentation.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-cylindrifolia-tuberifera-1.euphorbia-cylindrifolia-tuberifera-10112008-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Young plant flowering already and looking interesting.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-cylindrifolia-tuberifera-2.euphorbia-cylindrifolia-tuberifera-12042008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Very choice non-stoloniferous variant of Eu.cylindrifolia with a discoidal tuber or caudex, and radiating short branches. Suits a bonsai presentation. Water sparingly esp. when cold. Medium to bright light. Indoors only.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Undulated green leaves look best in less than full sun.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-decaryi-1.euphorbia-decaryi-9062009-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![From above.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-decaryi-2.euphorbia-decaryi-9062009-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Madagascan miniature. Matforming plant with small cute flowers, increasing by branching and stolons. Suits a bowl presentation in a warm position, slightly shaded.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![The Didieria resemblance is clearly showing here.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-didiereoides-1.euphorbia-didiereoides-sept-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Spination examination gratification is guaranteed.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-didiereoides-2.euphorbia-didiereoides-spine-detail.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![At 20 - 30 cms height.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-didiereoides-3.euphorbia-didiereoides-pic6.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Dormant and leafless in winter.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-didiereoides-4.euphorbia-didiereoides-dormant.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Lovely species.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-didiereoides-5.euphorbia-didiereoides-closeup.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Tallest of the spiny Madagascan Euphorbias, to 2.5m ht. Complex spination bears close inspection. Flowers small, green in dense groups of up to 64. Untried outdoors; maybe OK if well drained & frost-free.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![My favourite of all the milii-related types!](/images/library-e-euphorbia-duranii-1.euphorbia-duranii-10092008-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![These leaves will be absent in winter.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-duranii-2.euphorbia-duranii-161008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Bad pic of lovely old plant, we had to chop to increase..](/images/library-e-euphorbia-duranii-3.euphorbia-duranii.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Young flower, old flower.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-duranii-4.euphorbia-duranii-31012008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Profuse bleeder of white sap, here shown streaming into a water bath.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-duranii-5.euphorbia-duranii-flower-change-231010.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![](/images/library-e-euphorbia-duranii-6.euphorbia-duranii-bleeding-in-water.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Madagascan small bush to 40cm. Open branched with leaves only at the ends, exposing the lovely silvery-whitish stems which make this species special. Is "similar to milii" just like platinum is similar to tinfoil. Prob OK in mild gardens.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Cereiform species, esp. when young like this one.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-enopla-1.euphorbia-enopla-1911-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Euphorbia enopla in flower.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-enopla-2.euphorbia-enopla-29910-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Spiny, shrubby Euphorbia from South Africa to 1 meter high. Odd greenish-yellow flowers on the end of new spines at stem tips. Grow in bright light. Probably not suitable for outdoors.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![2m height, outdoors in Auckland.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-enterophora-crassa-1.euphorbia-enterophora-crassa-8613-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![New red fuzzy leaves give you the warm red fuzzies.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-enterophora-crassa-2.euphorbia-enterophora-crassa-dec-06-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Red-haired seed capsules.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-enterophora-crassa-3.euphorbia-enterophora-crassa-19212-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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A tree Euphorbia from Madagascar. Ultimately to around 3 meters high with flattened branches, bright red and velvety on new growth. OK outdoors in well drained frost-free area in full sun.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Euphorbia ferox](/images/library-e-euphorbia-ferox-1.euphorbia-ferox.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Choice little many-headed mounder from S.Africa, with attractively thick pink/purple spines. Easy to grow in pots but also OK out in the garden in Nelson and other mild areas.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![This will be a cracker when we finally raise it on high.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-francoisii-1.euphorbia-francoisii-7613-d.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Eminently raiseable once it gets a bit of age.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-francoisii-2.euphorbia-francoisii-7613-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Older leaves redden nicely.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-francoisii-3.euphorbia-francoisii-7613-e.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Plant I saw at the BCSS show in Spalding, 2004.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-francoisii-4.euphorbia-francoisii-spalding.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Another of the southern Madagascan miniatures. Leaves come in many shapes, colors and mottled patterns, and remain during winter. The fat lower stem and rootstock is eminently raiseable for bonsai presentation.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Show specimen, grown well in bright light, (not ours).](/images/library-e-euphorbia-globosa-1.euphorbia-globosa-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![](/images/library-e-euphorbia-globosa-euphorbia-globosa-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Forms mat of interconnected globular segments. Must have brightest light to keep segments from elongating. Interesting flowers need cleaning up when finished.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Lovely radiating yellowish markings.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-grandialata-1.euphorbia-grandialata-1712-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers in mid-winter.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-grandialata-2.euphorbia-grandialata-3613-d.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Skeleton left by the horny margins.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-grandialata-3.euphorbia-grandialata-skeleton-231212-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Small tree Euphorbia to just 2m notable for the showy radiating yellowish markings on the four-sided pyramidally segmented branches. Untried outdoors in NZ, but OK in Mpumalanga.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Outdoors in the Bay of Plenty.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-grandicornis-1.euphorbia-grandicornis.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Fiercely fascinating native of S.Africa & Mozambique. Huge spines, yellow flowers. To 2m. and well branched. Outdoors only in the very best warm sheltered position. Bright light for strength & shape.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![The big plant pics are of the late Laurie Dephoff's plant, in Mt Wellington.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-grandidens-1.euphorbia-grandidens-81109-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![A cutting growing into a true to form tree.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-grandidens-2.euphorbia-grandidens-27510.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Treelike in shape this South African can attain 15m height! Ascending branches hold numerous whorls of 3-sided, thin, prickled branchlets. Excellent slow landscaping specimen in good soil. Mild frosts OK.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Vigorous growing, untried outdoors.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-graniticola-1.euphorbia-graniticola-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Conspicuous & continuous white margin between the paired spines. A low and bushy form, it later sheds branches to show a short trunk. From Mozambique, hence may be difficult outdoors in NZ.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Marbled stem, and flowers very different from other Euphorbias.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-greenwayi-1.euphorbia-greenwayi-nov-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The pastel blue colours set this plant apart.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-greenwayi-2.euphorbia-greenwayi.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Basally branching mini-shrub with attractively marbled stems. Grows to around 35cms high. Unusual pinkish flowers in spring with long, thin red stigma lobes. Grow indoors in bright sunny position without overheating the roots.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Euphorbia groenewaldii](/images/library-e-euphorbia-groenewaldii-1.euphorbia-groenewaldii-4072009.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Rosette of tortured spiralling arms atop a thick raiseable rootstock. Treat as an indoor bonsai subject. Coarser and fewer-branched than E. tortirama. Not difficult.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Like Boschian bodies scrambling to escape purgatory these roots have fascinating form.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-hedyotoides-1.euphorbia-hedyotoides-14072008-pic-2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Crown is thin and erect with unusual nodes hard to see in this pic.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-hedyotoides-2.euphorbia-hedyotoides-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![J-Lo wearing Ug Boots.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-hedyotoides-3.euphorbia-hedyotoides-jlo-wearing-ug-boots.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![J-Lo wearing Ug Boots doing stretches.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-hedyotoides-4.euphorbia-hedyotoides-jlo-in-ug-boots-doing-stretches.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Rare unusual Madagascan. Twiggy shrub to 1.5 meters high with a large water storing tuber to 20cm thick. Flowers numerous, small and greenish. Easy to grow in a pot but untried outdoors.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Eventually forms a large-bodied cluster.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-horrida-striata-1.euphorbia-horrida-striata-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Glaucous green stems with central body growing to 180mm diameter and a mound of numerous offsets forming at base. Possibly OK outdoors in mild welldrained areas.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Euphorbia inermis](/images/library-e-euphorbia-inermis-1.euphorbia-inermis-14210-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers can be quite dense.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-inermis-2.euphorbia-inermis-fl-27112008-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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One of the medusa head euphorbias. This one has long thin branches and quite pretty white flowers produced in profusion in late summer.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Massive trunk on this one in Mt Eden.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-ingens-1.euphorbia-ingens-landscape-rd-oct-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Dense crown of ascending branches.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-ingens-2.euphorbia-ingens-landscape-rd-oct-04-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers in winter.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-ingens-3.euphorbia-ingens-14413-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![These fruits will not dry and explode like other Euphorbia seedcapsules.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-ingens-4.euphorbia-ingens-fruit.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Closeup of branch textures.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-ingens-5.euphorbia-ingens.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This one has been partially gannawalskaised during a too-dry summer.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-ingens-6.euphorbia-ingens-too-dry.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Most massive Euphorbia from southern Africa, to 10m+. Fast-growing in ground or large pot. Fairly frost tolerant once taller. Yellow flowers and capsules. Juveniles have mottled stems.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Small cluster clearly showing absolutely none of the spiralling the species is known for.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-jansenvillensis-1.euphorbia-jansenvillensis.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Poor Man’s Spiral Euphorbia. Forms clusters of short columns to 30cm which start spiralling after about10cm. Easy in cultivation, endangered in South Africa. For pot or rockery.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Dense crown showing the golden fuzz that new growth exhibits.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-kamponii-1.euphorbia-kamponii.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Smaller one.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-kamponii-2.euphorbia-kamponii-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Closer view.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-kamponii-3.euphorbia-kamponii-closeup.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Tiny leaves can just be seen.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-kamponii-4.euphorbia-kamponii-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Recently discovered and critically endangered spineless species from Madagascar where it becomes a tree to 3 meters high with a dense crown of leafless velvety branches. Needs bright light. Worth trying outdoors.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Small plants look great in pots.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-lactea-1.euphorbia-lactea-ws94-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Stem detail.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-lactea-2.euphorbia-lactea-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Branching structure is very regualr.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-lactea-3.euphorbia-lactea-ws94.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Indian Milk Tree. Tree Euphorbia from India with attractively mottled stems and small spines. Easy to grow in bright sunny position and suitable for warm positions outdoors. Repot regularly, in largish pot.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Our sight-impaired old mother plant.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-lactea-crest-1.euphorbia-lactea-crest-sightimpaired.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Crested succulent capable of growing in a few years into a striking, medium-sized twisted oddity. Easy to grow in bright sunny position and also suitable for outdoors in a warm well-drained spot.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Big old one overflowing a 20cm pot.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-lactea-crest-variegated-1.euphorbia-lactea-crest-variegated-8212-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The original NZ imports looked like grafted freaks but our current product does not.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-lactea-crest-variegated-2.euphorbia-lactea-crest-variegated-12207.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Reverting in 2 ways! Losing its cristation, AND its variegation.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-lactea-crest-variegated-3.euphorbia-lactea-crest-variegated-reverting-two-ways.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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White variegated form of a crested succulent. Alabaster white twisted oddity. Often called 'Coral Cactus' which is odd considering that it is not a cactus, that it was derived from plants living wild about an Atlantic away from the nearest cactus, and that Monvillea spegazzini Crest had, with good reason, claimed the name a half century earlier. Easy to grow in bright sunny position and possibly suitable for outdoors in a warm well-drained spot.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Forms a quite statuesqe branching bush.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-lambii-1.euphorbia-lambii-oct-03.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Amongst succulents one of the better ugly-fence-hiders.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-lambii-2.euphorbia-lambii-sept-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Occasionally a crest might arise.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-lambii-3.euphorbia-lambii-crest.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![....and rise.....](/images/library-e-euphorbia-lambii-4.euphorbia-lambii-crest-july-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![A dense bush, as dense as George, somewhat prettier but equally toxic.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-lambii-5.euphorbia-lambii-sept-05-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Skeleton.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-lambii-6.euphorbia-lambii-skeleton.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Nicely structured shrub to 1m x 1m., with naked trunk, much-branched crown, and glaucous leaves. Large showy clusters of green flowers in spring and summer. Outdoors only, fast-growing.
1.Outdoors only, (grows weakly indoors).
"Code": "1.Outdoors only, (grows weakly indoors)."
![Nicely proportioned but only if the light is bright. You have been warned.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-leucodendron-1.euphorbia-leucodendron-21313-e.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Apex with leaves.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-leucodendron-2.euphorbia-leucodendron-21313-c.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Older plant showing off its ribcage.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-leucodendron-3.euphorbia-leucodendron-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Madagascan Ribcage. Small tree (to 4m in Madagascar) with flat or round green or sometimes reddish branches, often shaped like a ribcage. Needs brightest light if indoors. Probably OK outdoors in mild areas.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Euphorbia leuconeura](/images/library-e-euphorbia-leuconeura-1.euphorbia-leuconeura.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Madagascan shrub to 70cm, sometimes with a few ascending branches. 5-sided bristle-edged stems. Prolific with its inconsequential flowers. Tender outdoors.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Euphorbia lydenburgensis](/images/library-e-euphorbia-lydenburgensis-1.euphorbia-lydenburgensis-12207-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![A bigger plant with many branches.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-lydenburgensis-2.euphorbia-lydenburgensis-pic2a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Looks like a cactus, feels like a cactus, doesn't taste like a cactus.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-lydenburgensis-3.euphorbia-lydenburgensis-25052006.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Not a cactus! Much branched cactus-like shrub to 1.2m; from Transvaal. Lovely colour combination when yellow flowers appear in September. Not sure yet of its outdoors capability in NZ.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Swollen head and swollen again at ground level.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-maleolens-1.euphorbia-maleolens-23110-8yo.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-maleolens-2.euphorbia-maleolens-21012-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Interesting medusa-type with a thickened root at ground level thickened again at the tubercled head, and short arms. Head to 9cm diam (plus the arms). Seems easy to grow in bright light.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Excellent small NZ-made hybrid.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-maori-doll-1.euphorbia-maori-doll-201212-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Excellent hybrid of Terry Sibley of Otara. Brownskinned beauty derived from E.bupleurifolia. Offsets freely in time. Suggest indoors only.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![A small group await dreaded Perseus.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-medusa-type-1.euphorbia-medusa-type-76014.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Of mixed parentage possibly involving E.gorgonis and E.pugniformis, this "medusa-head type' forms a central caudex with numerous radiating arms. Seems to be outdoor capable and quite tough.. Needs bright light.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Numerous flowers, large leaves and thick erect stems for this milii form.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-milii-hislopii-1.euphorbia-milii-hislopii-19810-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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A larger erect variant of the "Crown of Thorns". Has thicker stems to 1m+ ht, larger leaves, and bigger bunches of flowers on longer stems. Red flowers for much of the year. Easy bush, in garden.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Fast and easy.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-milii-thai-hybrid-1.euphorbia-milii-thai-hybrid-aug-07-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The finger shows the size of these flowers!](/images/library-e-euphorbia-milii-thai-hybrid-2.euphorbia-milii-thai-hybrid-8510.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Large pink flowers (3cm) in clusters on erect-growing small shrubs with leaves. Easy to grow. Outdoors OK in mild areas.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![This is a monstrous old monstrose plant. Note the spellings.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-nivulia-crest-1.euphorbia-nivulia-crest-8910-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Crested form of an Indian Tree Euphorbia. Easy to grow but keep wetness out of the folds during colder weather.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![World Record??? 130mm diameter.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-obesa-1.euphorbia-obesa-world-record-size-130mm.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![40 years old plant.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-obesa-2.euphorbia-obesa-40-years-old.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Freak 4-valved seed capsule.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-obesa-3.euphorbia-obesa-4valved-seed-capsule.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Typical product size.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-obesa-4.euphorbia-obesa-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![At 6 years old.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-obesa-5.euphorbia-obesa-ws63-back.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![At 8 years old.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-obesa-6.euphorbia-obesa.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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South Africa. Solitary globose stem to 10cm diameter, later extending into a column to 60cm in 40 years or so. Not difficult in a warm position in a pot.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![The 18 unedited photos that follow show the progress, (in random order sorry), of this crest from its discovery until now.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-obesa-crest-1.euphorbia-obesa-crest-17012008-f.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Rare freak that arose at Coromandel Cacti in about 2003. 7 years later it was separated from the mother plant.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![The Spiral Euphorbia.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-paulianii-1.euphorbia-paulianii-stem-closeup.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Tiny flowers on long stems which are sticky like flypaper.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-paulianii-2.euphorbia-paulianii.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The leaves are a bit like Pachypodium leaves.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-paulianii-3.euphorbia-paulianii-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This little branch will spiral too.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-paulianii-4.euphorbia-paulianii-closeup.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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From northern Madagascar, has an unusual spiralling stem to 80cm high. Flowers small, greenish on much branched inflorescence. Keep dry when leaves drop in winter. Indoors only in bright light.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![The silhouette of the large leaves in parallel ranks is very attractive.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-persistentifolia-1.euphorbia-persistentifolia-8510-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-persistentifolia-2.euphorbia-persistentifolia-51009.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Forms a many-branched bush.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-persistentifolia-3.euphorbia-persistentifolia-26102006-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Small shrublike Euphorbia to just 2m ht, notable for the quite large leaves in close parallel ranks near the tips of the light, ascending branches. Untried outdoors in NZ, but probably cold-sensitive.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Holds itself quite well.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-pillansii-1.euphorbia-pillansii-fem-fls-9062009-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Female flowers.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-pillansii-2.euphorbia-pillansii-fem-fls-9062009.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Male flowers.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-pillansii-3.euphorbia-pillansii-male-fls-9062009.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Seedpods ripening.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-pillansii-4.euphorbia-pillansii-12082009.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Comments later, too busy right now!
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Some stems making an effort to stand erect, the rest have given up.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-platyclada-1.euphorbia-platyclada-ws-023-front.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Prostrate form.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-platyclada-2.euphorbia-platyclada-flat-form.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Upright form.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-platyclada-3.euphorbia-platyclada-1102009.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Stem detail.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-platyclada-4.euphorbia-platyclada-closeup-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Bizarre miniature camouflaged to disappear on the Alluaudia forest floor. Flattened mottled red-brown stems radiate from a raiseable heavy rootstock. There are both erect and prostrate forms. Not difficult, indoors only probably.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Attractive chevroned stems.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-pseudocactus-1.euphorbia-pseudocactus-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Yellow-green mottled much-branching low shrub to 1 metre height. Yellow flowers in autumn. Toxic latex is extremely irritating, wash if you make contact with the milky sap.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Euphorbia 'Purple Rocket'](/images/library-e-euphorbia-purple-rocket-1.euphorbia-purple-rocket-oct-07-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Colourful hybrid forming a bush to 50 cms high with many stubby branches and an overall purplish hue. Grows well outdoors in a frost-free, well-drained, sunny position, or indoors in brightest light.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Euphorbia 'Red Urchin'](/images/library-e-euphorbia-red-urchin-1.euphorbia-red-urchin-sept-04-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Shrubby red-spined CC hybrid to 40cms height. Fatter than E.enopla. Flowers on the end of new spines at stem tips. Grow in bright light. Worth trying outdoors only in frost-free well-drained situation.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![This one was very symmetrical.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-regisjubae-1.euphorbia-regisjubae-aug-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![In the Coromandel garden.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-regisjubae-2.euphorbia-regisjubae-pic6.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Three more in the Port Charles garden.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-regisjubae-3.euphorbia-regisjubae.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Outdoor shrub to 1.5m x 1.5m, with thick naked trunk and much-branched crown. Many clusters of yellow flowers in late winter. Looks at its best in winter. Easy & tolerant.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Big old potted ones, we nearly gave them away in the end, a strange thing taste.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-resinifera-1.euphorbia-resinifera-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![In our garden, the young growth is lighter coloured.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-resinifera-2.euphorbia-resinifera-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Mound-former from the Atlas Mountains, Morocco. By repeated and dense-packed branching becomes a mound to 60cm+ in diameter. In NZ seems tolerant of rockery situations in at least mild areas.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Fast growing species, probably good in the garden.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-royleana-1.euphorbia-royleana-251009-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-royleana-2.euphorbia-royleana-251009-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![These small arms may be only for supporting flowers, not sure about this yet.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-royleana-3.euphorbia-royleana-10812-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Tree-like to 8m high and fat stem to 50 cm diameter! Vigorous, upwardly mobile and probably fairly hardy as it comes from hilly areas of India. Leaves soon drop and leave trunk naked. Try outdoors?
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![This swelling was caused by an invisibly tiny smudge of euphorbia sap.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-sap-in-eye-1.euphorbia-sap-in-eye-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Remedy: do NOT flush with water, it makes the pain worse! Instead, use medicinal liquid paraffin to sluice the eye, and slowly it will wash away the irritating substance. (We do not mean the fuel known sometimes as paraffin = kerosene).](/images/library-e-euphorbia-sap-in-eye-2.euphorbia-sap-in-eye-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
The white milky sap contained in all Euphorbia species can be very irritating, especially in the eyes and the smallest amount can trigger a painful experience. Remedy: do NOT flush with water, it makes the pain worse! Instead, use medicinal liquid paraffin to sluice the eye, and slowly it will wash away the irritating substance. (We do not mean the fuel known sometimes as paraffin = kerosene).
0.Empty
"Code": "0.Empty"
![Neat plant, narrow profile.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-sipolisii-1.euphorbia-sipolisii-17310-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Unusual flower for the genus.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-sipolisii-2.euphorbia-sipolisii-9082009.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Small, square-stemmed, cereiform, succulent shrub from sizzling Brazil. Grows to 1 meter high with many branches. Flowers dark red and glossy. Best indoors in bright sunny spot. Untried outdoors but possibly OK in frost-free area
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Lovely cultivar, usually male, although we have seen female flowers!](/images/library-e-euphorbia-snowflake-1.euphorbia-snowflake.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Kay's huge flowering one.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-snowflake-2.euphorbia-snowflake-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![True E.polygona in a Miranda garden some years ago.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-snowflake-3.euphorbia-polygona.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Brilliant white cultivar growing columnarily to about 30cm height, and also offsetting. Flowers are red and yellow and make a wonderful contrast. Indoors is easy, outdoors is a bit experimental.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Shapely profiles of stems in bright light.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-sp-6131-1.euphorbia-sp-6131--pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Chevrons to burn!](/images/library-e-euphorbia-sp-6131-2.euphorbia-sp-6131-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![We've never known the correct name for this plant.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-sp-6131-3.euphorbia-sp-6131-.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Densely branched, lower branches probably later shedding. Branches 4-6 winged and constricted to spade shapes in strong light. Try outdoors only in very warmest position.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Slowgrowing new crest.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-sp-6131-crest-1.euphorbia-sp-6131-crest-17310-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![2002: here is this crest when it first arose.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-sp-6131-crest-2.euphorbia-sp-6131-crest-march-02-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![2007: 5 years to grow to this size.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-sp-6131-crest-3.euphorbia-sp-6131-crest-12207.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
A chance appearance at CC, this strong-growing thick chunky crest has a coral-like appearance. A plant for a pot, probably indoors.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
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Related to E.stellata, but branches are less patterned and more triangular.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Euphorbia stellata](/images/library-e-euphorbia-stellata-1.euphorbia-stellata-progress-2211-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Short straplike chevroned branches radiate from a turnip-like root which, in cultivation, should be raised to achieve a greater sense of satisfaction and wellbeing in the proud owner.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![The unusual star spine which gives its Latin name.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-stellispina-1.euphorbia-stellispina-151209-c.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The young spines are this lovely pink colour.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-stellispina-2.euphorbia-stellispina-151209-d.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Clump-forming short columns distinguished by the persisting branched rays of the inflorescence which are star-like, unusual and attractive, pink when fresh. Bright light for tight growth, outdoors is possible in mild areas.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![The green look before moving outside.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-stenoclada-1.euphorbia-stenoclada-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Happy in abandoned Coromandel garden (1700mm rain per year).](/images/library-e-euphorbia-stenoclada-2.euphorbia-stenoclada-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Bluntest growing point in the plant kingdom!](/images/library-e-euphorbia-stenoclada-3.euphorbia-stenoclada-pic7.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Big Silver Thicket at Auckland Botanic Gardens, Manurewa.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-stenoclada-4.euphorbia-stenoclada.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Silver Thicket, Madagascar's answer to the gorse bush. A slow grower. Grows best outdoors in a sunny, well drained frost-free position. OK in a pot but the green goes silver only in the sun. Trim lower branches for best trunkitude.
1.Outdoors only, (grows weakly indoors).
"Code": "1.Outdoors only, (grows weakly indoors)."
![Suits a bonsai presentation, but this one needs a bigger bowl now.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-submammillaris-dwarf-form-1.euphorbia-submammillaris-dwarf-form.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Note the variability in size of bodies despite that it is all one clone.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-submammillaris-dwarf-form-2.euphorbia-submammillaris-dwarf-form-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![A classic cushionplant for the protected rockery.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-submammillaris-dwarf-form-3.euphorbia-submammillaris-dwarf-form-20122007.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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A densely branched cushion plant from South Africa which forms very tight compact mounds. Easy to grow but can be susceptible to excess humidity. Keep a bit on the dry side to be safe.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Massed flowering is spectacular and typical.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-superans-1.euphorbia-superans-24212-d.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Growing strategy is get 'em large first, then keep 'em potbound, in order to shed the long branches and expose the wonderful pineconeiform stem.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-superans-2.euphorbia-superans-26212-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Massive single heads in 40cm diam pots.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-superans-3.euphorbia-superans-oct-03.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flower is larger than E.woodii and slightly different.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-superans-4.euphorbia-superans-oct-06-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers are pollinated by flies.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-superans-5.euphorbia-superans-24212-c.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Seedpods are interestingly 'blotched'.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-superans-6.euphorbia-superans-seedpods-8312-a.euphorbia-superans-seedpods-8312-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![A magnificent large specimen, far larger than E.woodii (closely related) will become.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-superans-7.euphorbia-superans-24212-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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One of the best, and the biggest, Medusa Head type. Looks great when flowering in brilliant yellow and the old branches dehisc nicely leaving a fab pineconiform central stem. Outdoors OK in a good position in a mild area. Indoors, it needs to be in the brightest light imaginable.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![A particularly well-marked example.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-symmetrica-1.euphorbia-symmetrica.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Old plant with offsets, not columnar as in E.obesa.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-symmetrica-2.euphorbia-symmetrica-sept-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flatter and discoidal.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-symmetrica-3.euphorbia-symmetrica-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![These flowerbuds are really living up to its name!](/images/library-e-euphorbia-symmetrica-4.euphorbia-symmetrica-jun-07.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Like a bantam with its chicks.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-symmetrica-5.euphorbia-symmetrica-jun-07-pic6.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Octasymmetry.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-symmetrica-6.euphorbia-symmetrica-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![E.symmetrica offsets, E.obesa elongates. Here we have a very old plant, 24 heads in a 30 cm bowl.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-symmetrica-7.euphorbia-symmetrica-24-heads-30cm-bowl-19511-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The other side.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-symmetrica-8.euphorbia-symmetrica-manyheads-19511-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Here is a younger plant just beginning its offsetting phase.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-symmetrica-9.euphorbia-symmetrica-jun-07-pic5.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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South African, endangered. Globose stem to 150mm diameter, later occasionally offsetting. Not difficult in warm position in a pot. “...round fat plum puddings tied up in tartan cloths”.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![In a greenhouse bed... unknown (by us) outdoors.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-teixeirae-1.euphorbia-teixeirae-21042008-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Angolan Tree Euphorbia, in Angola to 10m height. 3-5 angled deep green branches radiate in whorls from a round trunk. Outdoor capability unknown as yet, but well worth trying in mild areas.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![The original showstopper!](/images/library-e-euphorbia-toxic-milkshake-1.euphorbia-toxic-milkshake-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Attractive three-headed plant.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-toxic-milkshake-2.euphorbia-toxic-milkshake-14022008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![A large heavy plant.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-toxic-milkshake-3.euphorbia-toxic-milkshake-17310.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Top covered in small flowers.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-toxic-milkshake-4.euphorbia-toxic-milkshake-flowers-10092009.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This groundbedded plant in our Showroom clustered heavily.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-toxic-milkshake-5.euphorbia-toxic-milkshake-11010-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Huge crop of (unwanted) hybrid seeds.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-toxic-milkshake-6.euphorbia-toxic-milkshake-41010-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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A world first, this hybrid was first bred in 1997, and released in 2006. Stunning short whitish columns, later variably offsetting. No spines. A pot subject for bright light or try it in a warm garden sheltered from winter rains.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![The wild green form with the red cultivar.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-trigona-green-1.euphorbia-trigona-green--red-19062008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Called African Milk Tree, but unknown in the wild, even in Africa. Narrow shape and tolerant of low light, it suits house culture. Watch for thrips and red mite. Outdoors it sunburns and frosts easily, so ease it out gently.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
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African Milk Tree. Narrow shape and tolerant of low light, it suits house culture. Watch for thrips and red mite. Outdoors it sunburns and frosts easily, so ease it out gently.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Pretty flowers.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-tuberculatoides-1.euphorbia-tuberculatoides-fl-oct-06-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Needs brightest light this species.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-tuberculatoides-2.euphorbia-tuberculatoides-oct-06-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
One of the so-called 'Medusa Head Euphorbias', wherein branches radiate from a central caudex. Pot subject needing bright light for correct growth form.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Club-shaped spiny stem.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-viguieri-ankarafantsiensis-1.euphorbia-viguieri-ankarafantsiensis-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Leaves in summer have bright red petioles!](/images/library-e-euphorbia-viguieri-ankarafantsiensis-2.euphorbia-viguieri-ankarafantsiensis.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![With age, the base of trunk becomes an unusual white-blue colour.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-viguieri-ankarafantsiensis-3.euphorbia-viguieri-ankarafantsiensis-old-trunk.-11062009-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Cute little flowers in an 8 x 8 grid formation!](/images/library-e-euphorbia-viguieri-ankarafantsiensis-4.euphorbia-viguieri-ankarafantsiensis-fl-oct-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Typical product.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-viguieri-ankarafantsiensis-5.euphorbia-viguieri-ankarafantsiensis-23032006.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Seedlings.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-viguieri-ankarafantsiensis-6.euphorbia-viguieri-ankarafantsiensis-seedlings.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Bright red petioles and later a remarkable frosted club-shaped stem to 1 meter distinguish this Madagascan newcomer. Red flowers spring to autmn. Easy in a pot, but possibly touchy outdoors.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Euphorbia 'White Ghost'](/images/library-e-euphorbia-white-ghost-1.euphorbia-white-ghost-7613-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This branch is losing its religion....](/images/library-e-euphorbia-white-ghost-2.euphorbia-white-ghost-7613-e.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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A variegated form of Euphorbia lactea, grows with the same habit but coloured mostly in stunning white. (Note: inexplicably called 'Grey Ghost' in NZ, but correctly known elsewhere as 'White Ghost').
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Offsetting at base. Needs brightest light for good shape.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-white-rocket-1.euphorbia-white-rocket-21812-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Pallid like it evolved in an ice cave on a Death Star. Needs brightest light to keep away its ancestral melancholy. Outdoors OK in warmest best-drained spot, (in some areas may require move to new house to find the right spot).
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Euphorbia woodii](/images/library-e-euphorbia-woodii-1.euphorbia-woodii-jan-05-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Recommended. Unusual landscaping groundcover to 60cm diameter. Many green branches radiate from central caudex. Lots of small yellow flowers often appear. Easy and quite tough.
1.Outdoors only, (grows weakly indoors).
"Code": "1.Outdoors only, (grows weakly indoors)."
![Later this crest will wrap and writhe in this small pot.](/images/library-e-euphorbia-woodii-head-crest-1.euphorbia-woodii-head-crest-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Fascinatingly twisted like the fanciful green brain of an over-zealous environmentalist, this slowgrowing sport needs bright light in an indoors situation, and kept a bit drier in winter.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![The white edges improve with age and bright light.](/images/library-f-faucaria-bosscheana-haagei-1.faucaria-bosscheana-haagei.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Easy to grow, freely offsetting Mesem with relatively few soft teeth on white bordered leaves. Lots of large yellow flowers during autumn/winter. Full sun, indoors or outdoors with good drainage.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Sometimes called the Baby Toes Plant. Note windowed leaf tips.](/images/library-f-fenestraria-rhopalophylla-aurantiaca-1.fenestraria-rhopalophylla-aurantiaca-23411-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![An older plant with more toes than a creche.](/images/library-f-fenestraria-rhopalophylla-aurantiaca-2.fenestraria-rhopalophylla-aurantiaca-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Old plants in our nursery.](/images/library-f-fenestraria-rhopalophylla-aurantiaca-3.fenestraria-rhopalophylla-aurantiaca-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Baby Toes. Dwarf succulent from southwest Africa with finger shaped leaves tipped with a translucent window. Flowers large, golden yellow. Indoors only. To keep plant compact and low give bright light, do not overwater.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Lovely clean plants of a nice colour.](/images/library-f-ferocactus-alamosanus-platygonus-1.ferocactus-alamosanus-platygonus-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Alamos Barrel Cactus. Grey-green, to about 30cm diameter, becoming columnar in time. Needs little water, esp. when cooler. Bright light indoors, or if outdoors only in best sheltered position e.g. under eaves.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Ferocactus glaucescens](/images/library-f-ferocactus-glaucescens-1.ferocactus-glaucescens-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Another species of barrel cactus.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Ferocactus herrerae](/images/library-f-ferocactus-herrerae-1.ferocactus-herrerae-21209-d.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Another species of barrel cactus.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Low and discoidal specimen.](/images/library-f-ferocactus-histrix-1.ferocactus-histrix-ws-010-a-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Yellow spined barrel cactus from Mexico. Slowly grows to 50cm diameter and up to 1meter high. Yellow 4cm flowers produced throughout summer. Indoors only brght well ventilated position.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Flowers in April.](/images/library-f-ferocactus-latispinus-1.ferocactus-latispinus.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Potted smaller plants.](/images/library-f-ferocactus-latispinus-2.ferocactus-latispinus-product-8072008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers on relatively young plants (for a Fero).](/images/library-f-ferocactus-latispinus-3.ferocactus-latispinus-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![…followed by a dry unfruitlike fruit in November.](/images/library-f-ferocactus-latispinus-4.ferocactus-latispinus-fruit-nov-06.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Very choice Mexican species with broad, flat spines and beautiful purple flowers in late autumn. Very slowly grows to about 40cm diameter. Indoors only with very good drainage, bright light and good ventilation.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Wonderful plants flowering when small, different flower colour from 'normal' latispinus.](/images/library-f-ferocactus-latispinus-flavispinus-1.ferocactus-latispinus-flavispinus-mar-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Our mail order product on 8-07-2008.](/images/library-f-ferocactus-latispinus-flavispinus-2.ferocactus-latispinus-flavispinus-product-8072008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Sexy spinage.](/images/library-f-ferocactus-latispinus-flavispinus-3.ferocactus-latispinus-flavispinus-spines-31012008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Very choice colour form of latispinus with broad, flat spines and straw-coloured flowers in late autumn. Very slowly grows to about 40cm diameter. Indoors only with very good drainage, bright light and good ventilation.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Ferocactus macrodiscus](/images/library-f-ferocactus-macrodiscus-1.ferocactus-macrodiscus-sept-03-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Comments later, too busy right now!
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Happy small plant.](/images/library-f-ferocactus-peninsulae-1.ferocactus-peninsulae-13022008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Unhappy old plant. But throwing out roots after a successfull debummation.](/images/library-f-ferocactus-peninsulae-2.ferocactus-peninsulae-10122008-d.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Comments later, too busy right now!
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Handsome.](/images/library-f-ferocactus-rectispinus-1.ferocactus-rectispinus-sb-1700-ws-147-front.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Spines to at least 12 cms.](/images/library-f-ferocactus-rectispinus-2.ferocactus-rectispinus-sb-1700-ws-147-spine.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flower colour has two options in our specimens.](/images/library-f-ferocactus-rectispinus-3.ferocactus-rectispinus-sb-1700-jan-07-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Option A](/images/library-f-ferocactus-rectispinus-4.ferocactus-rectispinus-sb-1700-jan-07-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Option B.](/images/library-f-ferocactus-rectispinus-5.ferocactus-rectispinus-sb-1700-dec07-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Nice one.](/images/library-f-ferocactus-rectispinus-6.ferocactus-rectispinus-12211-e.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Just before the toothpick harvester arrives.](/images/library-f-ferocactus-rectispinus-7.ferocactus-rectispinus-toothpicks.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Harvest complete.](/images/library-f-ferocactus-rectispinus-8.ferocactus-rectispinus-toothpicks001.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Dead but still fascinating.](/images/library-f-ferocactus-rectispinus-9.ferocactus-rectispinus-sb1700-dead-14410.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Ferocactus are the slowgrowing, impressive Barrel Cacti from Mexico and adjacent deserts. They store water so well they need little watering esp. in winter. Prone to heat stress but also need bright light. Outdoors is risky.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Ferocactus schwarzii](/images/library-f-ferocactus-schwarzii-1.ferocactus-schwarzii.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Another species of barrel cactus.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Ferocactus wislizenii](/images/library-f-ferocactus-wislizenii-1.ferocactus-wislizenii-17909.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Ferocactus are the slowgrowing, impressive Barrel Cacti from Mexico and adjacent deserts. They store water so well they need little watering esp. in winter. Prone to heat stress but also need bright light. Outdoors is risky.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![This one has been kept confined all its life (20+ years now).](/images/library-f-ficus-palmeri-1.ficus-palmeri-18709-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Every example is different, deliciously different.](/images/library-f-ficus-palmeri-2.ficus-palmeri-dec-06-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Choice pachycaul from rocky slopes in Baja and Mexico. Best if kept bound and confined, to keep it small and shapely, like women's feet. (Just kidding). Bright light, withhold water when leafless, indoors only to be safe.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Happy chubby caudex in 40 cm pot.](/images/library-f-fockea-edulis-1.fockea-edulis-ws-036-rear.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Our pet elephant.](/images/library-f-fockea-edulis-10.fockea-edulis-elephant-191210.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Every family should have a Fockea heirloom - they get large, old, and probably remember your family history long after you do.](/images/library-f-fockea-edulis-2.fockea-edulis-large-specimen.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers are small but cute and smell nice.](/images/library-f-fockea-edulis-3.fockea-edulis-fl-mar-07-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Seedpods appear in the green foliage.](/images/library-f-fockea-edulis-4.fockea-edulis-fruit-dec-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Seeds removed from pod, before they fluff and fly.](/images/library-f-fockea-edulis-5.fockea-edulis-seeds-ex-pod.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![John and Janeen's plant, laden with seed capsules.](/images/library-f-fockea-edulis-6.fockea-edulis-john--janeen.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Nice old shape.](/images/library-f-fockea-edulis-7.fockea-edulis-121110-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Big one.](/images/library-f-fockea-edulis-8.fockea-edulis-14711-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Collection of shapely old plants.](/images/library-f-fockea-edulis-9.fockea-edulis-21111-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Vining caudiciform from south-west Africa. Silvery bumpulous caudex becomes quite large. Possibly hardy and worth trying in good outdoor situation if very well-drained. Sweetly scented greenish flowers in autumn.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Fockea multiflora](/images/library-f-fockea-multiflora-1.fockea-multiflora-19112-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Young plant.](/images/library-f-fockea-multiflora-2.fockea-multiflora-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Autumn colours as the leaves prepare to fall.](/images/library-f-fockea-multiflora-3.fockea-multiflora-autumn-leaf-colour-27412-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Stressed leaves on a potbound plant in a hot dry greenhouse in late summer.](/images/library-f-fockea-multiflora-4.fockea-multiflora-stressed-in-summer..jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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The Vegetable Python of Africa.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![So far our only pic of the ocotillo in flower is on the side of our truck! See it just under Maribel's right hand.](/images/library-f-fouquieria-splendens-1.cactus-truck-and-maribel-198023.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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The famous 'Ocotillo' of the southern US and Mexican deserts. Tall whippy branches radiate from ground level. Brilliant red flowers. Leaves appear when this opportunistic grower gets water but give it dryness also. Indoors or sheltered patio pot.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Younger flowers are smaller.](/images/library-f-frithia-pulchra-1.frithia-pulchra-5122008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Frosted windows can be seen here.](/images/library-f-frithia-pulchra-2.frithia-pulchra-211109.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Low sand-dweller from the Transvaal with finger shaped leaves tipped with a frosted translucent window. Flowers purple with a yellow centre. Keep plant compact and low with bright light, and do not overwater. Indoors only.
7.Winter grower. Needs water in winter, not summer.
"Code": "7.Winter grower. Needs water in winter, not summer. "
![Very well-coloured plants in Gethsemane Garden Centre, 1992.](/images/library-f-furcraea-bedinghausii-1.furcraea-bedinghausii-pic6.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Zipper, the first fully-trained Plant Scale Dog.](/images/library-f-furcraea-bedinghausii-2.furcraea-bedinghausii.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![My Mum asked me for a nice plant without spines, to put in her flowerbed.......](/images/library-f-furcraea-bedinghausii-3.furcraea-bedinghausii-pic7.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowering in an Auckland industrial estate.](/images/library-f-furcraea-bedinghausii-4.furcraea-bedinghausii-inflorescence-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers 3 - 4 metres](/images/library-f-furcraea-bedinghausii-5.furcraea-bedinghausii-inflorescence.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowering may happen at a smaller size also, as seen here, in 30 cm pot….](/images/library-f-furcraea-bedinghausii-6.furcraea-bedinghausii-2910-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![…giving a rare chance to get close to the emerging inflorescence.](/images/library-f-furcraea-bedinghausii-7.furcraea-bedinghausii-2910-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Some like the skirt and some don't. The owner of this one trimmed the dead leaves.](/images/library-f-furcraea-bedinghausii-8.furcraea-bedinghausii-pic9.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Handsome blue-grey many-leafed rosette to 2m.+ in diameter, eventually with a 2m. high trunk. Suits most gardens including coastal areas. Harmless grey-green leaves, no spines. Tolerates frost.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Nearly 4 metres diameter at full size.](/images/library-f-furcraea-gigantea-variegated-1.furcraea-gigantea-variegated-28911-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Comments later, too busy right now!
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Lovely flowers on this hybrid.](/images/library-g-gasteraloe-green-hysteria-1.gasteraloe-green-hysteria-fl-jan-05-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Rosette is unmarked, but has a dark metallic lustre sometimes.](/images/library-g-gasteraloe-green-hysteria-2.gasteraloe-green-hysteria.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
A 2003 Corocac release. Handsome green slightly scabrous leaves in a stemless rosette to maybe 30cm diameter. Probably OK in well-drained outdoor situation with part shade.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Young plant in 12.5 cm pot.](/images/library-g-gasteria-acinacifolia-1.gasteria-acinacifolia.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Cross-section of mature leaf, which can reach 1 metre in time.](/images/library-g-gasteria-acinacifolia-2.gasteria-acinacifolia-leaf-section.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Happy in an Auckland garden.](/images/library-g-gasteria-acinacifolia-3.gasteria-acinacifolia-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Longer and less gasteriform than most Gasteria flowers.](/images/library-g-gasteria-acinacifolia-4.gasteria-acinacifolia-fl-nov-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
A giant amongst Gasterias, lvs to 1m long. The inflorescence of bent 50mm pink flowers is branched like a tree and to 2m tall. Best in partial shade but will take some sun. Easy outdoors in well drained spot.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Fullgrown rosette, soon to offset.](/images/library-g-gasteria-batesiana-1.gasteria-batesiana.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Reddens when stressed.](/images/library-g-gasteria-batesiana-2.gasteria-batesiana-stressed.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
One of the finest Gasterias. Rosettes to 20cm diameter, later offsetting. Leaves almost black at times and holding a dark reptilian attraction for some of us.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Gasteria baylissiana](/images/library-g-gasteria-baylissiana-1.gasteria-baylissiana-21511-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Recent discovery from South Africa. Copiously white-dotted thick leaves form a dense cluster which looks geat in a natural crevice in your rockery. Globose pink flowers. Must ensure good drainage.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![This bifurcated inflorescence is typical. V.unusual!](/images/library-g-gasteria-black-goes-spotty-1.gasteria-black-goes-spotty-bifurcated-inflorescence.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Globose flowers hint at its parentage.](/images/library-g-gasteria-black-goes-spotty-2.gasteria-black-goes-spotty-fl-sept-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This old one has definitely gone spotty.](/images/library-g-gasteria-black-goes-spotty-3.gasteria-black-goes-spotty-sept-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Strange hybrid which has a boring black phase when young but grows large (to 25cms+) and brightly spotted later. Its attractive inflorescence is often bifurcated unlike any other we know. Easy and OK out in mild areas.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Gasteria brachyphylla](/images/library-g-gasteria-brachyphylla-1.gasteria-brachyphylla-ws-038-front.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Thick spotted leaves form a large fan to 60cms diameter! Rarely offsetting. Leaves flat, glossy or dull, pointy or rounder tipped. Pink flowers. Easy to grow in pot or garden.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Gasteria carinata](/images/library-g-gasteria-carinata-1.gasteria-carinata.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![](/images/library-g-gasteria-carinata-gasteria-carinata-fl.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Handsome medium rosette with white spotting on thick leaves which are soon triangular in section even on small offset plantlets. Tall inflorescence of pink flowers. Easy indoors or outside in the garden.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Big rosette 90cms in diameter, now with large basal offsets.](/images/library-g-gasteria-croucheri-1.gasteria-croucheri-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Emerging branched inflorescence.](/images/library-g-gasteria-croucheri-2.gasteria-croucheri-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Closeup showing the heavy leaves, triangular in section.](/images/library-g-gasteria-croucheri-3.gasteria-croucheri.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
One of the largest Gasterias, rosettes to 1m diam. When older the leaves become distinctly three sided. Probably hardy, certainly OK outdoors in mild areas.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Camouflaged against the gravel in the wilds of Coromamndel Cacti.](/images/library-g-gasteria-ellaphieae-1.gasteria-ellaphieae.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Huge inflorescence for such a small plant.](/images/library-g-gasteria-ellaphieae-2.gasteria-ellaphieae-nov-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Just like rows of little stomachs hung out to dry!](/images/library-g-gasteria-ellaphieae-3.gasteria-ellaphieae-fl-nov-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Named in 1991, a choice miniature to 16cm diam. with heavily-disguised, reptilian-textured, triangular-sectioned leaves with a charming scabrosity of about 80 grit. Can offset. Bowl subject, but possibly ok in best outdoor position.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Pastel floury leaves.](/images/library-g-gasteria-glomerata-1.gasteria-glomerata-211009-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers.](/images/library-g-gasteria-glomerata-2.gasteria-glomerata-211009-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Comments later, too busy right now!
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![An older offsetting plant in a 30cm bowl.](/images/library-g-gasteria-jap-1-1.gasteria-jap-1-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Starting out distichous (fanshaped), it later becomes rosulate.](/images/library-g-gasteria-jap-1-2.gasteria-jap-1.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Probably bred in Japan this hybrid has a milky pastel green leaf with darker longitudinal stripes. Fanshaped, later twisting a little and offsetting freely. Easy and probably OK outdoors.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Colourful textured leaves.](/images/library-g-gasteria-jap-2-1.gasteria-jap-2-2092008-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Probably bred in Japan this hybrid has a bright green leaf with darker longitudinal stripes, and reptilian texture. Fanshaped, later twisting a little and offsetting freely. Easy and probably OK outdoors.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![This was originally Madge Shield's plant, now at least 50 years old. (Madge was a noted early NZ collector. She was also a Vice President of the pioneering African Succulent Plant Society based in England.)](/images/library-g-gasteria-nitida-armstrongii-1.gasteria-nitida-armstrongii-approx-50-yrs-old.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Regional distichous form of Gasteria nitida. Leathery straplike leaves lie flat to the ground. Very slowly offsets to form a cluster. Pink stomach-shaped flowers.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![This will not stay solitary for long.](/images/library-g-gasteria-white-tripe-1.gasteria-white-tripe-13022008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Unusually white variegated Gasteria (even the flowers are paler than normal). Grows to about 25cm or more. Offsets prolifically to produce dense clumps. Stomach shaped pinkish flowers. OK outdoors.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![At about 30cm diameter, and offsetting.](/images/library-g-gasworthia-banded-pearls-1.gasworthia-banded-pearls.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Stunning Gasteria/Haworthia hybrid with glossy raised tubercles (‘pearls’). Grows to 30cm with multiple offsets. Easy to grow and OK outdoors in good situations but best suited to indirect light.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Flowering in September](/images/library-g-gasworthia-spotted-beauty-1.gasworthia-spotted-beauty-sept-03.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Showing the beauty of its spots.](/images/library-g-gasworthia-spotted-beauty-2.gasworthia-spotted-beauty-tray-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Handsome glossy rosette to 30cm or more in diameter. Possibly capable of outdoor and garden cultivation but probably not very frost-hardy. An intergeneric hybrid between Gasteria and Haworthia.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Nicely filling its bowl.](/images/library-g-gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-1.gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-ws-145-side.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This one is thirsty in a dry greenhouse....](/images/library-g-gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-10.gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-seeds.gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-seeds.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![....it would prefer a garden. This one kept its leaves all thru our wet winters.](/images/library-g-gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-11.gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-in-trial-garden-20122007.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![....it would prefer a garden. This one kept its leaves all thru our wet winters.](/images/library-g-gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-11.gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-thirsty-31012006.gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-thirsty-31012006.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Jan's square one, it has grown into a corner!](/images/library-g-gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-12.gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-jans-garden.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Surface of caudex.](/images/library-g-gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-13.gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-caudex-detail.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Shows the size.](/images/library-g-gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-2.gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-ws-145-front.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Very rotund young one.](/images/library-g-gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-3.gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-31209.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![One of our monster mother plants.](/images/library-g-gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-4.gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-9910-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flower and leaf.](/images/library-g-gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-5.gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-14510-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Female flower.](/images/library-g-gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-6.gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-14510-c.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Seedpods are unusual for a cucurbit, being dry, not fleshy. These ones hanging here have already opened.](/images/library-g-gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-7.gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-fruit-sept-07-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The lower end of an unopened seedpod showing the three valves folded inward, waiting to open when seeds are ready.](/images/library-g-gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-8.gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-12510-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Winged seeds which spiral down like sycamore seeds. They only drop out in a wind strong enough to shake them loose. This whole mechanism makes this seedpod one of the cleverest of all.](/images/library-g-gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-9.gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-seeds-ready-to-drop-23810.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Pregnant Pancake. Rare cucurbit, east African. Eventually forms a caudex to 2+ meters across. Small orange flowers. Good pot subject, sun or shade. OK outdoors in the garden if frost-free. Prune vines if necessary.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Fabulous inflorescence.](/images/library-g-graptopetalum-superbum-1.graptopetalum-superbum.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Notable for its superb colour rather than remarkable buttocks. Easy to grow species from Mexico forming groups of flattened pink rosettes. Speckled star flowers on many branched inflorescence in spring.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Very colourful hybrid.](/images/library-g-graptoveria-debbie-1.graptoveria-debbie-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Stunning coloured hybrid between Graptopetalum and Echeveria. Offsetting to form small low growing clumps. Brightest colours in spring. OK outdoors in frost-free well drained sunny spot.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Note the 'Maltese Cross' pattern in the centre of some of these four year old seedlings.](/images/library-g-gymnocalycium-eurypleurum-1.gymnocalycium-eurypleurum-9052008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Glossy, flattened bright green cactus from a barren, inhospitable corner of Paraguay called Cerro Leon. Flowers freely, white with a hint of lilac. Easy to grow, prefers partial shade.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Big rotund bodies.](/images/library-g-gymnocalycium-horstii-buenekeri-hu-79-1.gymnocalycium-horstii-buenekeri-hu-79-11010-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![And big flowers too.](/images/library-g-gymnocalycium-horstii-buenekeri-hu-79-2.gymnocalycium-horstii-buenekeri-hu-79.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Bigbodied clusterer known for its few rotund ribs and pinkish flowers. Repot regularly for best large sized bodies. Easy to grow, prefers partial shade.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Beautiful flower freely produced over a long sason in late summer and autumn.](/images/library-g-gymnocalycium-pseudomalacocarpus-1.gymnocalycium-pseudomalacocarpus-24212-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Plant body is unusual in its markings.](/images/library-g-gymnocalycium-pseudomalacocarpus-2.gymnocalycium-pseudomalacocarpus-29712-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![These markings vary far more than the shape ever does.](/images/library-g-gymnocalycium-pseudomalacocarpus-3.gymnocalycium-pseudomalacocarpus-29712-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![A fruit has formed.](/images/library-g-gymnocalycium-pseudomalacocarpus-4.gymnocalycium-pseudomalacocarpus-fruit-29712.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Reddish green cactus with attractive pink stripes from each areole. Native to salt dunes in Bolivia. Large pink flowers in spring. Easy to grow indoors.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Three variants at the NZ Cactus Society's AGM.](/images/library-g-gymnocalycium-saglione-1.gymnocalycium-saglione.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Attractive pink flowers.](/images/library-g-gymnocalycium-saglione-2.gymnocalycium-saglione-fl-nov-07.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
From Argentina grasslands. One of the largest Gymno's, to 1/2 metre diameter after many years!!! Flowers readily. Easy to grow, prefers partial shade. Outdoors if protected from winter rain.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![A curly-spined example.](/images/library-g-gymnocalycium-triacanthum-1.gymnocalycium-triacanthum-pic6.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Trayfull showing spine variability.](/images/library-g-gymnocalycium-triacanthum-2.gymnocalycium-triacanthum.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Closer-up shot.](/images/library-g-gymnocalycium-triacanthum-3.gymnocalycium-triacanthum-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flower.](/images/library-g-gymnocalycium-triacanthum-4.gymnocalycium-triacanthum-fl-apr-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Small, solitary brownish-green cactus from Argentina. Spines are wonderfully variable; sometimes straight, sometimes curly. Grows to only about 6cm across. White flowers spring to autumn. Best in partial shade.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Young plant dwarfed by the flowers.](/images/library-g-gymnocalycium-vatteri-1.gymnocalycium-vatteri-91210.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Older plant with strong spination.](/images/library-g-gymnocalycium-vatteri-2.gymnocalycium-vatteri-261109.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Current name: one of many forms of G.ochoteranae.](/images/library-g-gymnocalycium-vatteri-3.gymnocalycium-vatteri-91209.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Low solitary olive-grey bodies with 1 downward and up to 2 sideways curved appressed spines. Flowers white.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![The most handsome in its genus, that we know of.](/images/library-h-haageocereus-acranthus-1.haageocereus-acranthus-8410-c.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Haageocerus are colourful-spined columnar cacti branching from ground level. 1 to 4 m ht, depends on species. Flowers probably white or red. Grow in full sun, not yet sure of outdoor capability in NZ.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Haageocereus sp 3509 in 10 cm pot.](/images/library-h-haageocereus-sp-3509-1.haageocereus-sp-3509.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Haageocerus are colourful-spined columnar cacti branching from ground level. 1 to 4 m ht, depends on species. Flowers white or red. OK outdoors in warm, well drained sunny spot.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Haemanthus albiflos](/images/library-h-haemanthus-albiflos-1.haemanthus-albiflos-31510.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Comments later, too busy right now!
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Pairs of leaves grow through winter, then die down before summer.....](/images/library-h-haemanthus-coccinea-1.haemanthus-coccinea-8510-c.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![.....in autumn the flowers emerge first....](/images/library-h-haemanthus-coccinea-2.haemanthus-coccinea-7032009.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![...followed by the red fruits, and the leaves.](/images/library-h-haemanthus-coccinea-3.haemanthus-coccinea-5510.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Two large leaves apppear in autumn from a buried bulb. Leaves die down in spring. In summer a gorgeous blood red flower appears miraculously from the ground. Bright light for good leaves, OK outdoors in mild areas.
7.Winter grower. Needs water in winter, not summer.
"Code": "7.Winter grower. Needs water in winter, not summer. "
![Red when flowering in early summer. Might be dryness stress?](/images/library-h-hatiora-epiphylloides-bradei-1.hatiora-epiphylloides-bradei-nov-06.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Look ma, no stress!](/images/library-h-hatiora-epiphylloides-bradei-2.hatiora-epiphylloides-bradei-8510.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Closer view of flowers.](/images/library-h-hatiora-epiphylloides-bradei-3.hatiora-epiphylloides-bradei-oct-05-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![It seems to be an extraordinarily difficult plant to grow consistently well. This one will be hard to repeat!](/images/library-h-hatiora-epiphylloides-bradei-4.hatiora-epiphylloides-bradei-oct-05-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![All the next pics are because I am besotted with the beauty of this little charmer.](/images/library-h-hatiora-epiphylloides-bradei-5.hatiora-epiphylloides-bradei-41110-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Extremely lovely endangered epiphytic cactus from montane cloud forest in Brazil. Golden yellow flowers. Becomes bright pink-red when dry and stressed. Likes air movement, shade, moisture. Suits hanger or similar situation.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Handsome stripes formed by the confluent tubercles.](/images/library-h-haworthia-attenuata-confluent-tubercles-1.haworthia-attenuata-confluent-tubercles-closeup-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Nancy Johnson, of Green Horizons, hand-selected this very large-tubercled clone, and imported it from USA many years ago. This is the clone on offer here.](/images/library-h-haworthia-attenuata-confluent-tubercles-2.haworthia-attenuata-confluent-tubercles-closeup.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Freely offsetting in due course.](/images/library-h-haworthia-attenuata-confluent-tubercles-3.haworthia-attenuata-confluent-tubercles.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Variable species. Tubercles vary from fine dots to bold confluent lines. Suits partial shade. Total dryness causes tip dryoff. Ideal small indoor clusterer, or in rockeries, but probably not very frost-hardy.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Various-sized tubercles, just like the starry starry night!](/images/library-h-haworthia-attenuata-fine-dotted-form-1.haworthia-attenuata-fine-dotted-form.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Variable species. Tubercles vary from fine dots to bold confluent lines. Suits partial shade. Total dryness causes tip dryoff. Ideal small indoor clusterer, or in rockeries, but probably not very frost-hardy.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![A beautiful plant.](/images/library-h-haworthia-bayeri-1.haworthia-bayeri-pic6.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Thick fusiform roots, repot with care!](/images/library-h-haworthia-bayeri-2.haworthia-bayeri-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![A browner clone.](/images/library-h-haworthia-bayeri-3.haworthia-bayeri-pic7.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Rare and highly sought-after species with beautiful leaf markings. Slow growing, solitary rosette to about 10cm diameter. This form is from De Rust, southern Cape. Easy to grow. Indoors only in bright light but not direct sun.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Big rosette filling a 17cm bowl.](/images/library-h-haworthia-bolusii-blackbeardiana-1.haworthia-bolusii-blackbeardiana-1910.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Closeup of translucent leaftips.](/images/library-h-haworthia-bolusii-blackbeardiana-2.haworthia-bolusii-blackbeardiana-30082009.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Larger growing form of bolusii. To 15cm diameter, rarely offsetting.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![An unusual pastel tone of green.](/images/library-h-haworthia-chloracantha-subglauca-1.haworthia-chloracantha-subglauca--31012008-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Cluster in 10cm pot.](/images/library-h-haworthia-chloracantha-subglauca-2.haworthia-chloracantha-subglauca--31012008-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Haworthias suit partial shade or redden nicely in full sun. Ideal small indoor plant, or in rockeries. Not very frost-tolerant. About 70 species, many varieties. Most offset to form low clusters.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![The succulent equivalent of downtown Manhattan. Much nicer!](/images/library-h-haworthia-coarctata-adelaidensis-1.haworthia-coarctata-adelaidensis.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Little green towers of leaves that can branch and lean every which way.](/images/library-h-haworthia-coarctata-adelaidensis-2.haworthia-coarctata-adelaidensis-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
One of the ‘Columnar Haworthias’. Forms many upright leaf-clad stems radiating from an offsetting base. Stems may recline and reroot. Suits partial shade or reddens nicely in full sun but probably not very frost-tolerant.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Spotty chunky towers about 20cm tall.](/images/library-h-haworthia-coarctata-chalwinii-1.haworthia-coarctata-chalwinii-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![An offset has formed on the end of an inflorescence in order to escape from the photo!](/images/library-h-haworthia-coarctata-chalwinii-2.haworthia-coarctata-chalwinii-offset-on-inflorescencef.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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One of the ‘Columnar Haworthias’. Forms many upright leaf-clad stems radiating from an offsetting base. Sometimes stems may recline and reroot. Haworthias suit partial shade or redden nicely in full sun.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![A very choice camouflage plant.](/images/library-h-haworthia-emelyae-1.haworthia-emelyae.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Brian's plant, born in 1986, is two-headed by 2004.](/images/library-h-haworthia-emelyae-2.haworthia-emelyae-brians-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers.](/images/library-h-haworthia-emelyae-3.haworthia-emelyae-31812-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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This slow growing flat-topped rosette charms with its various colours and speckles especially in bright light. Deep pot needed to contain large roots. Water sparingly.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![A favourite amongst Haworthias.](/images/library-h-haworthia-emelyae-comptoniana-1.haworthia-emelyae-comptoniana-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This subspecies will enhance any Haw House.](/images/library-h-haworthia-emelyae-comptoniana-2.haworthia-emelyae-comptoniana.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Very robust and large growing species (rosettes to 20cm) with attractively translucent, reticulated leaf tips. Extremely rare in habitat but easy to grow in cultivation. Best in light shade rather than direct sun.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Dark, rough-surfaced leaves (almost like sandpaper).](/images/library-h-haworthia-emelyae-major-1.haworthia-emelyae-major-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Rarely offsets and only grows to about 8cm across.](/images/library-h-haworthia-emelyae-major-2.haworthia-emelyae-major-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Very attractive form of H. emelyae with dark, rough-surfaced leaves (almost like sandpaper). Rarely offsets and only grows to about 8cm across. Best indoors in bright light (but not direct sun).
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Seedgrown, all are different, all beautiful.](/images/library-h-haworthia-emelyae-picta-1.haworthia-emelyae-picta-7613-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![One with the milky white spots prominent.](/images/library-h-haworthia-emelyae-picta-2.haworthia-emelyae-picta-7613-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![One with the lime green colours prominent.](/images/library-h-haworthia-emelyae-picta-3.haworthia-emelyae-picta-7613-c.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Not upheld as a taxon by the authorities but worth growing for its prettier leaves with milky white spots or lime green colours in varying amounts. Grows larger and leaves a little more rotund. Deep pot needed. Water sparingly.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Clustering specimen.](/images/library-h-haworthia-emerald-cream-1.haworthia-emerald-cream-5211-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This attractive new cultivar is very stable.](/images/library-h-haworthia-emerald-cream-2.haworthia-emerald-cream-9510.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Glowing white-yellow-green variant of Haworthia truncata with the same sawn-off leaves and offsets which soon form into a low mound. Suits a nice bonsai presentation with gravel and rocks.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![15 cm diameter rosette.](/images/library-h-haworthia-fasciata-1.haworthia-fasciata.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Leaf top surface is not tubercled in this species.](/images/library-h-haworthia-fasciata-2.haworthia-fasciata-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Related to H.attenuata but smooth upperside of leaves. Suits partial shade or reddens nicely in full sun. Ideal small indoor plant, or in rockeries. Light frosts only. Prolific clusterer.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Haworthia fasciata Variegated](/images/library-h-haworthia-fasciata-variegated-1.haworthia-fasciata-variegated-20809-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Variably variegated form of fasciata which is related to H.attenuata but smooth upperside of leaves. Suits partial shade or reddens nicely in full sun. Ideal small indoor plant, or in rockeries. Light frosts only. Prolific clusterer.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Little glaucous charmer in a 15cm bowl.](/images/library-h-haworthia-glauca-herrei-form-1.haworthia-glauca-herrei-form.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Closer up.](/images/library-h-haworthia-glauca-herrei-form-2.haworthia-glauca-herrei-form-pic-3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
(was once herrei) This erstwhile herrei form is tubercled rather than smooth.One of the columnar Haworthias. Forms many upright leaf-clad stems radiating from an offsetting base. Bright light but not too hot.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![A green clusterer.](/images/library-h-haworthia-habdomadis-1.haworthia-habdomadis.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Haworthias suit partial shade or redden nicely in full sun. Ideal small indoor plant, or in rockeries. Not very frost-tolerant. About 70 species, many varieties. Most offset to form low clusters.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![The red ones are exhibiting a bit of stress, poor connection to soil.](/images/library-h-haworthia-herbacea-1.haworthia-herbacea.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The flower is the biggest and best of all Haworthia flowers.](/images/library-h-haworthia-herbacea-2.haworthia-herbacea-aug-05-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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This species has white flowers in late winter, bigger and fleshier than most Haw’s. Ideal small indoor plant, or in rockeries, but probably not very frost-tolerant. Eventually offsets to form low clusters.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Haworthia hybrid CC7058](/images/library-h-haworthia-hybrid-cc7058-1.haworthia-hybrid-cc7058.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Closer view.](/images/library-h-haworthia-hybrid-cc7058-2.haworthia-hybrid-cc7058-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Reddens in stressed conditions but handles it well.](/images/library-h-haworthia-hybrid-cc7058-3.haworthia-hybrid-cc7058.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Haworthias suit partial shade or redden nicely in full sun. Ideal small indoor plant, or in rockeries. Not very frost-tolerant. About 70 species, many varieties. Most offset to form low clusters.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Single plant, rare and lovely.](/images/library-h-haworthia-kingiana-1.haworthia-kingiana-14510.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Eventually forms a cluster, although is more handsome as a single.](/images/library-h-haworthia-kingiana-2.haworthia-kingiana-cluster-131209.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
New rarity related to minima, papillosa etc. In time will offset but perhaps looks best kept large and single, in a shallow bowl.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![This one is well-pumped with water.](/images/library-h-haworthia-koelmaniorum-mcmurtryi-1.haworthia-koelmaniorum-mcmurtryi-pic7.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This one is being kept drier.](/images/library-h-haworthia-koelmaniorum-mcmurtryi-2.haworthia-koelmaniorum-mcmurtryi-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This shows how much slower growing than emelya is this species!!](/images/library-h-haworthia-koelmaniorum-mcmurtryi-3.haworthia-koelmaniorum-mcmurtryi-slower-than-emelyae.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![](/images/library-h-haworthia-koelmaniorum-mcmurtryi-haworthia-koelmaniorum-mcmurtryi-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Described in 1984 this small slow-growing glistening-leafed fusiform-rooted dirt-hugger has blackened windows for its secretive lifestyle in South Africa. Keep on the dry side in a deep pot for the roots. Bright light indoors is best.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Swirling rosettes of shiny textured leaves.](/images/library-h-haworthia-limifolia-1.haworthia-limifolia-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![File-like leaf surface, hence sometimes called Fairies' Washboard.](/images/library-h-haworthia-limifolia-2.haworthia-limifolia-closeup.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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File Plant, or Umathithibala to the Zulu. Endangered in the wild (S.Africa) on account of its 'muthi' (magic) uses esp. to ward off lightning, 500,000 plants p.a. being needed to satisfy demand. Likes shade. Indoors or rockery.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Pastel green with whiter frostings.](/images/library-h-haworthia-limifolia-striata-1.haworthia-limifolia-striata-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The striations are different from the species in both shape AND colour.](/images/library-h-haworthia-limifolia-striata-2.haworthia-limifolia-striata-closeup.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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This is the form of H.limifolia from the Mozaam River. Haworthia suits partial shade. Ideal small indoor plant, or in well-drained rockeries. Not very frost-tolerant. Offsets prolifically in time to form low clusters.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![Nice profile from above.](/images/library-h-haworthia-limifolia-ubomboensis-1.haworthia-limifolia-ubomboensis.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![A single rosette will reach 25 cms diameter.](/images/library-h-haworthia-limifolia-ubomboensis-2.haworthia-limifolia-ubomboensis-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
This Haworthia suits partial shade. Ideal small indoor plant, or in well-drained rockeries. Not very frost-tolerant. Offsets prolifically in time to form low clusters.
3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.
"Code": "3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas."
![If lizards formed rosettes with windows in them they would look like this.](/images/library-h-haworthia-magnifica-atrofusca-1.haworthia-magnifica-atrofusca-pic5.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Another transmogrified lizard.](/images/library-h-haworthia-magnifica-atrofusca-2.haworthia-magnifica-atrofusca-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![](/images/library-h-haworthia-magnifica-atrofusca-haworthia-magnifica-atrofusca-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Large dark and heavy rosette with an almost reptilian surface texture and dark windows (blinds drawn). Remains solitary and brooding with a deep melancholy. Best indoors in bright light to cheer it up.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Not a very magnific photo I'm afraid.](/images/library-h-haworthia-magnifica-correnterivier-1.haworthia-magnifica-correnterivier-3210.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Haworthias suit partial shade or redden nicely in full sun. Ideal small indoor plant, or in rockeries. Not very frost-tolerant. About 70 species, many varieties. Most offset to form low clusters.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Haworthia marginata](/images/library-h-haworthia-marginata-1.haworthia-marginata-10909-c.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Rare large growing species with rosettes eventually reaching a diameter of 20cm+. Varies from smooth to slightly tubercled. Best in partial shade, not too hot. Easy but slow.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Handsome plant. Some later releases will be more spotted than this one.](/images/library-h-haworthia-marginata-x-pumila-1.haworthia-marginata-x-pumila-ws-020-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![There is some variation in our product.](/images/library-h-haworthia-marginata-x-pumila-2.haworthia-marginata-x-pumila.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![](/images/library-h-haworthia-marginata-x-pumila-haworthia-marginata-x-pumila-ws-020.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Stunning naturally occurring hybrid, rosettes to 20cm+. The pearly tubercles are a variable feast of visual delight. Easy but slow. Best in partial shade, not too hot. Not one of the Soggy Bottom Boys so avoid waterlogged mix.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."