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0 Indoor or Outdoor code not assigned.
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.
![Monadenium ritchei](/images/library-m-monadenium-ritchei-1.monadenium-ritchei-24022006-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Species info not ready at time of printing.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Nocturnal flower, but still open the next day.](/images/library-m-monvillea-spegazzinii-1.monvillea-spegazzinii-flower-feb-05-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Side-on view of flowers.](/images/library-m-monvillea-spegazzinii-2.monvillea-spegazzinii-91010-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Fruit splitting, bright red pulp with tiny black seeds.](/images/library-m-monvillea-spegazzinii-3.monvillea-spegazzinii-fruit-jan-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This view shows stem with short black spines.](/images/library-m-monvillea-spegazzinii-4.monvillea-spegazzinii-flower-oct-03.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Beautifully marbled, fast growing cactus from Paraguay. Readily produces relatively large nocturnal white flowers during summer months. Best in bright light. Re-pot frequently for good growth.
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 sculptural work (in progress).](/images/library-m-monvillea-spegazzinii-crest-1.monvillea-spegazzinii-crest-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Pink with underpottedness.](/images/library-m-monvillea-spegazzinii-crest-2.monvillea-spegazzinii-crest-22511-a-large.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Miniature coral-like crest. Branches can take many unpredictable forms including that of the original parent, a rambling snakelike cereoid cactus. Pot subject or possibly ok in a welldrained rockery.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Myrtillocactus geometrizans](/images/library-m-myrtillocactus-geometrizans-1.myrtillocactus-geometrizans-241111-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Beautiful blue-green multi-branched cactus from Mexico. Sensitive to cold, OK outdoors only in well drained very warm sunny position. Great pot subject for sunny patio or conservatory. Flowers tiny, seldom seen.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Flowers at and near the apex.](/images/library-n-neobuxbaumia-polylopha-1.neobuxbaumia-polylopha-5122008-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Massive many-ribbed cylinder.](/images/library-n-neobuxbaumia-polylopha-2.neobuxbaumia-polylopha-mar-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Close view of flowers.](/images/library-n-neobuxbaumia-polylopha-3.neobuxbaumia-polylopha-6122008-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Buds-eye view down the greenhouse.](/images/library-n-neobuxbaumia-polylopha-4.neobuxbaumia-polylopha-jan-05-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Stan Benbow's big one (centre of photo).](/images/library-n-neobuxbaumia-polylopha-5.neobuxbaumia-polylopha.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This is, sadly, what we had to do to it when Transpower said "Jump".](/images/library-n-neobuxbaumia-polylopha-6.neobuxbaumia-polylopha-cuts-c.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Erumpent new branch coming.](/images/library-n-neobuxbaumia-polylopha-7.neobuxbaumia-polylopha-erumpent-185013.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Mexican giant cactus. Forms one huge golden-spined many-ribbed column to 15m height x 50cm diameter, topped with plentiful showy pink flowers. Largest single-body cactus perhaps? Seems easy to grow, untested outdoors.
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 Neoraimondia macrostibas.](/images/library-n-neoraimondia-1.neoraimondia-sp-16411.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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We have only a small number of Neoraimondia and also not sure how many true species exist in the genus.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Not a good photo unfortunately.](/images/library-n-nepenthes-emmarene-1.nepenthes-emmarene-17122008-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Highland Nepenthes don't need tropical heat but love high humidity (keep above water or mist frequently). Keep soil damp to wet. Never fertilise. Suits shade to part sun. Best indoors or warm and sheltered outdoors 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."
![A beauty. Pitchers can be even larger.](/images/library-n-nepenthes-petra-giant-1.nepenthes-petra-giant--17122008-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Highland Nepenthes don't need tropical heat but love high humidity (keep above water or mist frequently). Keep soil damp to wet. Never fertilise. Suits shade to part sun. Best indoors or warm and sheltered outdoors 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."
![Swollen pink tummies, hence the name.](/images/library-n-nepenthes-pink-preggy-1.nepenthes-pink-preggy-17122008-c.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Highland Nepenthes don't need tropical heat but love high humidity (keep above water or mist frequently). Keep soil damp to wet. Never fertilise. Suits shade to part sun. Best indoors or warm and sheltered outdoors 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."
![Gorgeous kissable lips.](/images/library-n-nepenthes-sexy-lips-1.nepenthes-sexy-lips-17122008-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Highland Nepenthes don't need tropical heat but love high humidity (keep above water or mist frequently). Keep soil damp to wet. Never fertilise. Suits shade to part sun. Best indoors or warm and sheltered outdoors 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."
![Sharp ribs and large flowers.](/images/library-n-notocactus-buiningii-1.notocactus-buiningii-7102009.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Rare, attractive and unusual species from Uruguay. Pastel green body, glassy spines, and pale yellow flowers with red stigma lobes in spring and summer. Indoors only, best in bright light with infrequent watering.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Slightly clubshaped head as the name suggests.](/images/library-n-notocactus-claviceps-1.notocactus-claviceps-191109.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Fatty in a bowl.](/images/library-n-notocactus-claviceps-2.notocactus-claviceps-ws-049-frontview.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Side branches appear occasionally, randomly, and eventually. Probably.](/images/library-n-notocactus-claviceps-3.notocactus-claviceps-jun-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Very attractive large species from Paraguay and Brazil. Columnar stem to 1.2m or more, few if any offsets. Large yellow flowers in summer. OK outdoors in frost-free, sunny well drained area.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Simultaneous flowering obscures the attractive rounded tubercles at the top of the plant point.](/images/library-n-notocactus-crassigibbus-1.notocactus-crassigibbus-161110-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This one has colossal flowers, to 13 cms across.](/images/library-n-notocactus-crassigibbus-2.notocactus-crassigibbus-extralarge-flower-301008-e.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Older plant with a big head of flowers.](/images/library-n-notocactus-crassigibbus-3.notocactus-crassigibbus-nov-03.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Easy to grow, non-offsetting species from Brazil with masses of large yellow flowers in spring. In time will grow to about 15cm diameter. Best indoors in bright light or outdoors in protected well drained area.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Flowers generally open simultaneously.](/images/library-n-notocactus-magnificus-1.notocactus-magnificus-flowers.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![15cm pot sized plants, very symmetrical.](/images/library-n-notocactus-magnificus-2.notocactus-magnificus-15cm-prod.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![At about 40 years old and 1.2 metres height!](/images/library-n-notocactus-magnificus-3.notocactus-magnificus-pic7.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Old flowering cacti gather together to swap stories.](/images/library-n-notocactus-magnificus-4.notocactus-magnificus-jan-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![A younger Martin contemplates how to get this plant to Auckland.](/images/library-n-notocactus-magnificus-5.notocactus-magnificus.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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This choice Brazilian species is the largest Notocactus. Stunning large yellow flowers in spring/summer. The large main stem has many smaller heads clustered around the base. Best in bright light.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![A large-bodied species not often grown yet.](/images/library-n-notocactus-nigrispinus-1.notocactus-nigrispinus-21208-a.notocactus-nigrispinus-21208-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Lovely pale flowers.](/images/library-n-notocactus-nigrispinus-2.notocactus-nigrispinus-18092008-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers closeup.](/images/library-n-notocactus-nigrispinus-3.notocactus-nigrispinus-jan-07-pic5.notocactus-nigrispinus-jan-07-pic5.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Loose white wool cascades down the alpine slopes.](/images/library-n-notocactus-nigrispinus-4.notocactus-nigrispinus-pic3-21092007.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Current name: Parodia nigrispina](/images/library-n-notocactus-nigrispinus-5.notocactus-nigrispinus-21208-c.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Variable species, ours have large bodies with about 27 ribs adorned with fine black spines and an apex covered in copious white wool spilling out like snow. Reputedly offsetting and columnar in time. Bright light for good shape & wool.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Notocactus turecekianus](/images/library-n-notocactus-turecekianus-1.notocactus-turecekianus-221110-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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A new species described only in 1995, from Uruguay and Argentina. Beautiful, large yellow flowers in summer, dark green to purplish bodies with flat, white spines. Easy to grow.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Unusual flower colour in Notocactus.](/images/library-n-notocactus-uebelmannianus-1.notocactus-uebelmannianus-131011-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This huge old one is at least 20yo.](/images/library-n-notocactus-uebelmannianus-2.notocactus-uebelmannianus-141012-b.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."
![Tim and Noto, the wedding photo.](/images/library-n-notocactus-warasii-1.notocactus-warasii-76-flowers-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Nice flowers in December.](/images/library-n-notocactus-warasii-2.notocactus-warasii.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Remember this? Ellerslie Flower Show 2000, our first Gold!.](/images/library-n-notocactus-warasii-3.notocactus-warasii-at-efs-2000.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Large and very floriferous Brazilian cactus. Offsets prolifically in time, producing an impressive many-headed clump. Flowers bright yellow. Easy and relatively fast. OK outdoors in best conditions.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Beautiful scented flower.](/images/library-n-nyctocereus-serpentinus-1.nyctocereus-serpentinus-811-p.m.-scent-begins.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Scrambling format.](/images/library-n-nyctocereus-serpentinus-2.nyctocereus-serpentinus-dec-06-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Scrambling serpentine cactus from Mexico with a tuberous rootstock. From the stems, which are to 3cm x 4m., arise generous numbers of lovely and scented, white nocturnal flowers. Easy to grow.
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."
![Potted specimen, pachycaulous, and not nearly as vigorous as when planted out.](/images/library-o-obetia-ficifolia-1.obetia-ficifolia-dec-06.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Tiny flowers.](/images/library-o-obetia-ficifolia-2.obetia-ficifolia-fl-dec-06-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Reunion Island Bottle Tree. Unusual pachycaul (thickstemmer) from Reunion Island, Indian Ocean. To 2m plus in the ground or keep confined. Member of the Nettle Family, and can sting. At Sandy Bay I had a big one which I'd saw down every time it reached the soffit (at 2.1 metres). It would sting me in retaliation. But soon be up to the soffit again. No pics can I find yet.
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 species, but slow.](/images/library-o-obregonia-denegrii-1.obregonia-denegrii-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Closer view.](/images/library-o-obregonia-denegrii-2.obregonia-denegrii-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Plant about 5cm diameter.](/images/library-o-obregonia-denegrii-3.obregonia-denegrii-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Rare slow-growing cactus from Mexico. Eventually gets to about 12cm across with a dense woolly centre. Flowers white, in summer. Indoors only and best in a shady spot. Water with restraint.
6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK."
![Lovely bonsai plant.](/images/library-o-operculicarya-decaryi-1.operculicarya-decaryi-bonsai.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Tim's pride and joy.](/images/library-o-operculicarya-decaryi-2.operculicarya-decaryi-bonsai-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flower and leaf.](/images/library-o-operculicarya-decaryi-3.operculicarya-decaryi-fl-jan-07.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The size of the flower can be compared to the fingerprint.](/images/library-o-operculicarya-decaryi-4.operculicarya-decaryi-fl-jan-07-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This plant got about twice as heavy as this before the NAaN Project sent it to oblivion.](/images/library-o-operculicarya-decaryi-5.operculicarya-decaryi-trunk.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Even though the 14cm trunk was cut into gorgeous fat segments we were too preoccupied with NAaN to effect the rooting of them.](/images/library-o-operculicarya-decaryi-6.operculicarya-decaryi.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Comments later, too busy right now!
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Bright flower, bright pad, nasty glochids.](/images/library-o-opuntia-basilaris-1.opuntia-basilaris-231009.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flower and buds.](/images/library-o-opuntia-basilaris-2.opuntia-basilaris-4102009-a..jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Very cute, these young pads arising off the side of an older pad. Like baby cobras looking for their first victim.](/images/library-o-opuntia-basilaris-3.opuntia-basilaris-21007.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Beaver-tail cactus. Compact low-growing Opuntia with large, stunning magenta flowers in spring. No spines but plenty of glochids, so don't touch! Best indoors in very bright light, water sparingly.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Almost spineless pads won't harm your tortoise.](/images/library-o-opuntia-burbanks-spineless-1.opuntia-burbanks-spineless-14510.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Clean young pad has a bluish colour, easily handled, (and easily marked).](/images/library-o-opuntia-burbanks-spineless-2.opuntia-burbanks-spineless-23112-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This one in a 20 cm pot has pads as large as we have grown them.](/images/library-o-opuntia-burbanks-spineless-3.opuntia-burbanks-spineless.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
A form of O.robusta reputedly bred by the fammous Luther Burbank for cattle-friendly fodder in WWII. Thick round bluish pads on a medium-sized bush. Okay outdoors in mild areas.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Many many pads on this species.](/images/library-o-opuntia-erinacea-ursina-1.opuntia-erinacea-ursina-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Glorious undulating flower!](/images/library-o-opuntia-erinacea-ursina-2.opuntia-erinacea-ursina-st-george-utah-nov-04-pic5.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Yellow flowers are possible also.](/images/library-o-opuntia-erinacea-ursina-3.opuntia-erinacea-ursina-yucca-valley-cc3191-oct-03-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![It can flower at a young age.](/images/library-o-opuntia-erinacea-ursina-4.opuntia-erinacea-ursina-st-george-utah-nov-03.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The lower stem gets very hairy.](/images/library-o-opuntia-erinacea-ursina-5.opuntia-erinacea-ursina-older-stem.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Variable species from southern USA with soft, flexible but sharp white spines. Flowers yellow. Best in very sunny position to keep growth compact. Untried outdoors in NZ but probably OK in well drained position..
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Shows buds and flower.](/images/library-o-opuntia-ficusindica-1.opuntia-ficusindica-31209.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Pads grow vigorously.](/images/library-o-opuntia-ficusindica-2.opuntia-ficusindica-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Old one near Hikutaia.](/images/library-o-opuntia-ficusindica-3.opuntia-ficusindica-hikutaia-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Auckland Zoo's Galapagos Tortoise doesn't mind which species it eats. Here it greedily bolts down O.ficus-indica.](/images/library-o-opuntia-ficusindica-4.opuntia-ficusindica-galapagos-tortoise-41208.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Possibly the Prickly Pear or Indian Fig of horticulture, which has delicious fruit. (But watch the glochids!) Large flat green pads on a small tree. Easy outdoors in mild areas.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Golden spines and upward growth.](/images/library-o-opuntia-galapageia-1.opuntia-galapageia-20022008-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Base of plant already becoming trunklike.](/images/library-o-opuntia-galapageia-2.opuntia-galapageia-20022009.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Can flower when not yet treelike.](/images/library-o-opuntia-galapageia-3.opuntia-galapageia-2212-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Galapagos Tree Opuntia, to 10m + ht, trunk to 1 m diameter! Easy to grow, with golden, initially VERY spiny pads, but later the lower trunk becomes barked and without spines.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![We no longer grow this species.](/images/library-o-opuntia-invicta-1.opuntia-invicta-14022008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Monster Cholla. Vicious cactus from southwest USA to Mexico. New spines often bright red fading to grey. Slowly forms low clumps to 1m plus. Possibly OK outdoors in dry sunny dangerous rock garden.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![This heart shape occurs occasionally, here used in our Gold Award EFS display.](/images/library-o-opuntia-phaeacantha-discata-1.opuntia-phaeacantha-discata-djf-1400.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Typical plant in 25cm pot.](/images/library-o-opuntia-phaeacantha-discata-2.opuntia-phaeacantha-discata-djf-1400-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Spines are very white and VERY sharp.](/images/library-o-opuntia-phaeacantha-discata-3.opuntia-phaeacantha-discata-djf-1400-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Some larger product at the nursery.](/images/library-o-opuntia-phaeacantha-discata-4.opuntia-phaeacantha-discata-djf-1400-product-july-02.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This hairy-bottomed cutie could be yours!](/images/library-o-opuntia-phaeacantha-discata-5.opuntia-phaeacantha-discata-djf-1400-seedling.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers.](/images/library-o-opuntia-phaeacantha-discata-6.opuntia-phaeacantha-discata-111211-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![…followed by fruits.](/images/library-o-opuntia-phaeacantha-discata-7.opuntia-phaeacantha-discata-21712-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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From the Sonoran Desert. To 2m ht. Large blue-green pads with contrasting bright white spines and ginger-red areoles. Known for its large & abundant edible fruit. Grow in full sun. 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."
![Excellent plant at Auckland Botanic Gardens.](/images/library-o-opuntia-pilifera-1.opuntia-pilifera-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Can grow tall, or at least be shaped that way.](/images/library-o-opuntia-pilifera-2.opuntia-pilifera-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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From Mexico. To 5m ht. Large pads covered with white spines and hairs. Large deep red flowers and edible fruit. Grow in full sun. OK outdoors and in the ground.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![The lowest pad would be 50 cms diameter!](/images/library-o-opuntia-robusta-1.opuntia-robusta-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Intensely red edible flesh inside this fruit.](/images/library-o-opuntia-robusta-2.opuntia-robusta-fruit-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Some plants for sale at the nursery.](/images/library-o-opuntia-robusta-3.opuntia-robusta-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This one in Mt Wellington has almost formed a wall!](/images/library-o-opuntia-robusta-4.opuntia-robusta-pic5.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Central Mexico. Hugest-padded prickly pear of all, plant eventually tree-like if planted out. 30cm+ pads have a beautiful blue bloom and are spinier out in the weather. Needs brightest light indoors!!!
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Plant about 50cm high, pads about 10cm each.](/images/library-o-opuntia-santarita-1.opuntia-santarita.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The darling buds of September.....](/images/library-o-opuntia-santarita-2.opuntia-santarita-sept-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![...are followed by the gorgeous flowers of October.](/images/library-o-opuntia-santarita-3.opuntia-santarita-oct-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flower is really lovely.](/images/library-o-opuntia-santarita-4.opuntia-santarita-flower-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The young pad has leaves, but not for long.](/images/library-o-opuntia-santarita-5.opuntia-santarita-flower-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Low-growing species with round colourful pads and few spines. Flowers in spring, yellow with stunning red centre. Cold hardy in well drained sunny area. Pads can become infused with purple tones if dry and cold.
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."
![Excellent for creating fast a big impact in anew garden.](/images/library-o-opuntia-subulata-1.opuntia-subulata-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Close view of stem.](/images/library-o-opuntia-subulata-2.opuntia-subulataa.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Features strongly in this lovely garden of Kerry Cossey's.](/images/library-o-opuntia-subulata-3.opuntia-subulata-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flower and bud.](/images/library-o-opuntia-subulata-4.opuntia-subulata-flower-and-fruit-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Columnar fast growing Opuntia from Peru, to 6 meters high. BEWARE…spines are very sharp and are minutely barbed! Red flowers rarely produced. OK outdoors in sheltered position, protect from snails.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Flower is very variable, they can be darker than this one..](/images/library-o-orbea-variegata-1.orbea-variegata-dec-03-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Paired seed horns.](/images/library-o-orbea-variegata-2.orbea-variegata-seed-pods.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Once known as Stapelia variegata. Flower is variable on each different clone. Tougher than most stapeliads and OK outdoors in good situation.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Flowers with dancing hairs, dang me!](/images/library-o-orbeopsis-lutea-1.orbeopsis-lutea-mar-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Plants awaiting the next dancing season.](/images/library-o-orbeopsis-lutea-2.orbeopsis-lutea-mar-04-3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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South African stapeliad formerly known as Caralluma lutea. Bunches of brilliant yellow star-shaped flowers have purple vibratile hairs doing a danged dingle-dangle dance in the draught.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Lovely flower, especially enjoyable whilst holding one's breath.](/images/library-o-orbeopsis-melanantha-1.orbeopsis-melanantha-15032009-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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syn.Caralluma melanantha. Thick light green stems with an unusual mini spine on the top side of each branch. Deep maroon star flower surrounded by excitable vibratile hairs. Indoors only, bright light.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Small black spines on sage-coloured bodies.](/images/library-o-ortegocactus-macdougallii-1.ortegocactus-macdougallii-sept-03-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![An especially wellgrown older plant.](/images/library-o-ortegocactus-macdougallii-2.ortegocactus-macdougallii-sept-03.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Bright small flowers.](/images/library-o-ortegocactus-macdougallii-3.ortegocactus-macdougallii-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Slowgrowing miniature, eventually forming clumps of 30-40mm odd-coloured bodies. Rare, known only from one mountain in Mexico. Water sparingly at all times. Yellow flowers in spring or summer.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Nice plant with potential never yet realised.](/images/library-o-orthophytum-aff-rubrum-1.orthophytum-aff-rubrum.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Inflorescence is developing in a most charming way.](/images/library-o-orthophytum-aff-rubrum-2.orthophytum-aff-rubrum-developing-inflorescence-jun-05-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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This plant shows potential, but has not been tested properly. Show interest and we're more likely to work on it.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![A stunning pure white specimen.](/images/library-o-orthophytum-disjunctum-1.orthophytum-disjunctum-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Another pale beauty.](/images/library-o-orthophytum-disjunctum-2.orthophytum-disjunctum-pic5.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![A more greenish specimen.](/images/library-o-orthophytum-disjunctum-3.orthophytum-disjunctum-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![A purplish specimen in flower. The flowers are tiny and white, surrounded by spiny green bracts.](/images/library-o-orthophytum-disjunctum-4.orthophytum-disjunctum-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Plants in 1ltr pots. They will get whiter in colour as they get bigger. They ar](/images/library-o-orthophytum-disjunctum-5.orthophytum-disjunctum.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Beautiful species from Itaobin, Minas Gerais, Brazil. White to pinkish rosettes to 40cm across. Flowers on 1 meter high stem, small, white. Grow in full sun. Outdoors OK in warm sunny position.
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."
![Stunningly patterned rosette, about half its ultimate diameter.](/images/library-o-orthophytum-gurkenii-1.orthophytum-gurkenii-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Terrestrial almost-succulent bromeliad. Beautifully patterned rosette extends into curious 40 cm inflorescence with small white flowers and green leafy rosettes. Indoors best perhaps, in bright light.
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 what it was born for.](/images/library-o-oscularia-caulescens-1.oscularia-caulescens-oct-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Blue-grey shrub to around 50cm high. Produces huge numbers of small pink flowers spring to summer. Excellent rock garden subject. Best in full sun with good drainage.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Sweet lilac flowers in December.](/images/library-o-oscularia-deltoides-1.oscularia-deltoides-261012-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Blue-grey shrub to around 30cm high with odd-shaped, chiseled leaves. Small pink flowers spring to summer. Excellent rock garden subject. Best in full sun with good drainage.
1.Outdoors only, (grows weakly indoors).
"Code": "1.Outdoors only, (grows weakly indoors)."
![Leaves come at beginning of winter.](/images/library-o-othonna-papaveroides-1.othonna-papaveroides-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Caudiciform with a buried-but-raiseable caudex-root from which in winter grow blue serrated leaves to 25cms long. Indoors in a pot, raise the root when repotting. Brightest light.
7.Winter grower. Needs water in winter, not summer.
"Code": "7.Winter grower. Needs water in winter, not summer. "
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Bulb with strange palm-like leaves on succulent petioles appearing in March, followed closely by pink flowers. Comes into growth for winter, dormant in summer. Hardy outdoors.
7.Winter grower. Needs water in winter, not summer.
"Code": "7.Winter grower. Needs water in winter, not summer. "
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Bulb with strange palm-like 10-16-digitate leaves on succulent petioles appearing in March, followed by white flowers with a yellow centre. Comes into growth for winter. Probably hardy outdoors.
7.Winter grower. Needs water in winter, not summer.
"Code": "7.Winter grower. Needs water in winter, not summer. "
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![Outdoors in Australia but OK in NZ too, in good locations.](/images/library-p-pachycereus-marginatus-2.pachycereus-marginatus.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Basally branching columnar cactus to 7 meters high. From Mexico, where it is planted in rows as a living fence. Flowers tiny, pink or white. OK outdoors in well drained frost-free area.
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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![Stan Benbow's monster. He had to raise the roof (twice!!!). i think Suman helped him do that tricky job. You're the man Suman.](/images/library-p-pachycereus-pringlei-3.pachycereus-pringlei-28806-benbows.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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The famous Cardon of Mexico, tallest cactus in the world, the record being 19.2 m (63 ft). Cardon is derived from the Spanish "cardo" for thistle..... some thistle!
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Older plants becoming naked trunked.](/images/library-p-pachyphytum-compactum-1.pachyphytum-compactum-jun-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Very succulent plant from Mexico, with slightly chiselled leaves. Easy, but needs very bright light to keep it compact.
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."
![Egg-like leaves.](/images/library-p-pachyphytum-oviferum-1.pachyphytum-oviferum-oct-04-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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'Sugared Almonds', 'Moonstones' Very succulent plant from Mexico. Easy, but needs very bright light to keep it compact and white. Lovely, thick waxy flowers spring to early summer (white & deep red).
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Favourite species, favourite specimen.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-ambongense-1.pachypodium-ambongense-dec-06-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![An example with superlative spination.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-ambongense-2.pachypodium-ambongense-191009.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Perhaps the choicest of all Pachypodium species with a swollen belly trunk, stout sexy paired spination, large white flowers, and forming a perfectly pleasing plant about 1 m high. Best in bright light indoors.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Superb plant for presenting in a largish bowl.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-baronii-1.pachypodium-baronii-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The flask shape just gets better and better.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-baronii-2.pachypodium-baronii-oct-03.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![It's the only red-flowered species in Pachypodium.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-baronii-3.pachypodium-baronii-flower.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Part of our Ellerslie Flower Show. display.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-baronii-4.pachypodium-baronii.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Furled flower buds......](/images/library-p-pachypodium-baronii-5.pachypodium-baronii-flower-buds.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Rare and beautiful Madagascan species. Large flask shaped stem to 2 metres high, 60cm diameter. Stunning red flowers spring to summer. For warm, sunny, indoor position only.
6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK."
![Sucking in fatness from the sunshine.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-bispinosum-1.pachypodium-bispinosum-191109-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The crimson-throated warbler.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-bispinosum-2.pachypodium-bispinosum-flower.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers produced throughout the year.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-bispinosum-3.pachypodium-bispinosum-191109-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Slow growing South African species, forming a large silvery caudex with compact spiny branches. Flowers produced throughout the year, bell-shaped crimson & white. Full sun, possibly OK outdoors.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Midwinter flowering (6th August, Southern Hemisphere).](/images/library-p-pachypodium-brevicaule-1.pachypodium-brevicaule-6812-c.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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One of the rarest and most sought after Pachypodiums. Grows slowly to 1 meter across yet only a few centimeters high; a vegetable pancake! Grow indoors only, sunny and warm. Yellow flowers on long stems in spring.
6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK."
![Flowers commence in late winter when plant is still leafless.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-decaryi-1.pachypodium-decaryi-sept-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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![Flower is about 13cms diameter](/images/library-p-pachypodium-decaryi-3.pachypodium-decaryi-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Spectacular flower show!](/images/library-p-pachypodium-decaryi-4.pachypodium-decaryi-sept-05-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Fantastic fatness requires first-class presentation.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-decaryi-5.pachypodium-decaryi-pic5.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Unusual in being spineless this rare Madagascan also has the largest flowers, stunning white to 130mm. Fantasticly flask-shaped in time. Winter them indoors only because susceptible to cold.
6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK."
![Wonderful pachycaulous shapes are formed in a few years.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-densiflorum-1.pachypodium-densiflorum-dec-06.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Bright yellow flowers verging on orange.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-densiflorum-2.pachypodium-densiflorum-flowers.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Better spines at a young age than most Pachy's.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-densiflorum-3.pachypodium-densiflorum.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers are held on long peduncles.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-densiflorum-4.pachypodium-densiflorum-cc1349-nov-03.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Awaiting a puff of wind, these seeds have recently been released from seedpods.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-densiflorum-5.pachypodium-densiflorum-seeds-jan-03.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Chunky Madagascan species forming compact well shaped specimens. Flowers small, deep yellow on long stems in spring. Indoors only in brightest light. Leaves drop in winter (keep dry until new growth appears).
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Elegant plant for the house or office.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-geayi-1.pachypodium-geayi.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Not dead, just dormant for winter.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-geayi-2.pachypodium-geayi-dormant-sept-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Although similar to Pachypodium lamerei this species has much longer, thinner leaves and is more sensitive to cold. In habitat reaches 10 meters high but can be grown for many years in a pot. Flowers white, rarely seen.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Grown in equal conditions griquense has a spinier look at the tips, with shorter internodes between spines, compared to P.succulentum.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-griquense-1.pachypodium-griquense-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flower is smaller and less pink. Here is a comparison of griquense (L) and succulentum (R).](/images/library-p-pachypodium-griquense-2.pachypodium-griquense--succulentum-101109-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Very dainty flowers.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-griquense-3.pachypodium-griquense-101109.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Griquense tends to hold itself upright for a better bonsai look.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-griquense-4.pachypodium-griquense-311010-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Closely related to P.succulentum, but has a smaller, whiter flower, and shorter, less whippy branches and a fat grunty caudex. Possibly worth trying outdoors in the perfect position. It works in S.Africa.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Coming into leaf in spring.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-horombense-1.pachypodium-horombense-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The campanulate (bell-shaped) flower is diagnostic.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-horombense-2.pachypodium-horombense-fl-oct-07.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Tall peduncles offer the flowers to cruising moths.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-horombense-3.pachypodium-horombense-cc675.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Big old specimen.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-horombense-4.pachypodium-horombense.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Big old plant ramifying nicely.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-horombense-5.pachypodium-horombense-sept-04-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Usually silver skinned, sometimes though, it is red skinned.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-horombense-6.pachypodium-horombense-sept-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Madagascan pachycaul. Yellow bell-shaped flowers on 80cm long stems when mature. Water once or twice (lightly) in winter when dormant, more frequently in summer when growing. Pot subject, best grown hard, bright and slow.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Plant just starting to fatten.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-inopinatum-1.pachypodium-inopinatum-81109-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flower.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-inopinatum-2.pachypodium-inopinatum-fl-nov-07-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Branching has followed flowering.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-inopinatum-3.pachypodium-inopinatum-81109-e.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Great species which soon fattens and flowers well too.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-inopinatum-4.pachypodium-inopinatum-21110-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
This new Madagascan has lovely white flowers and very narrow leaves. Starts skinny but then forms up into a fat lump with ascending short and spiny branches. Indoors only, withhold water when dormant (leafless) in winter.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Silvery trunk and primeval silhouette.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-lamerei-1.pachypodium-lamerei.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers atop an older plant.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-lamerei-2.pachypodium-lamerei-jan-04-pic5.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Heavy seedpod releasing its fluffy seeds.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-lamerei-3.pachypodium-lamerei-seeds.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Large tip cutting from a large plant from The Cactodrome, re-established in a pot.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-lamerei-4.pachypodium-lamerei-and-martin.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![A section of lower trunk from The Cactodrome plants.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-lamerei-5.pachypodium-lamerei-ws81.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Very heavy seedpod, had 445 seeds!](/images/library-p-pachypodium-lamerei-6.pachypodium-lamerei-13109.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Madagascar Palm (so-called, but not a palm.) Leaves, spines, thick trunk, metallic sheen, what more? Frangipani-like flowers at 2m? Yes! Easy indoors or a challenge outdoors. Withhold water if leafless in winter.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Even fatter than normal for its height.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-lamerei--fiherenense-1.pachypodium-lamerei--fiherenense.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowering at about 90 cms ht.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-lamerei--fiherenense-2.pachypodium-lamerei--fiherenense--291210.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Pedicel persists when pollination has been successful.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-lamerei--fiherenense-3.pachypodium-lamerei--fiherenense--24212-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Form of Pachypodium lamerei which is fatter and shorter and flowers at a smaller height (at 1 - 2 metres ht). Broad leaves too. Seems easy to grow, but outdoors would be a challenge and only for the best position.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![We have never seen a lamerei flower at this height before.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-lamerei-nova-1.pachypodium-lamerei-nova.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Seed was from cultn in a Zimb. garden, its Madagascan locality now unknown. Can flower at a height of 1 - 2 m., but seems thin-trunked. Note: check P.menabeum? Easy to grow, but outdoors would be only for the best position.
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 plant at 40 cm high, about 15 years old.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-namaquanum-1.pachypodium-namaquanum-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Crinkly leaves and tubular flowers are distinctive.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-namaquanum-2.pachypodium-namaquanum.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Close-up of flowers showing green throat.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-namaquanum-3.pachypodium-namaquanum-flowers.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Unusual with two leaders.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-namaquanum-4.pachypodium-namaquanum-291009.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This young plant is multi branching, very unusual.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-namaquanum-5.pachypodium-namaquanum-branched.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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The famous tilt-headed Namaqualand 'Half-Mens". Single columns to 2.5m. (overgrown specimens can be returned). Red & green scented flowers. V.short dormancy in spring, otherwise water sparingly. Indoors only in bright light.
6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK."
![As you flick through these pics you will see how variable the cross can be.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-namaquanum-x-bispinosum-1.pachypodium-namaquanum-x-bispinosum-ws-028-front.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Hybrid of two South African species. Easy to grow and very variable in appearance. Grows nearly all year round, but may exhibit short dormant periods when leaves all drop. Best in full sun. Flowers red, or pink and white.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![A real showoff in spring to early summer.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-rosulatum-cactipes-1.pachypodium-rosulatum-cactipes--8122008-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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![Big old plant.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-rosulatum-cactipes-3.pachypodium-rosulatum-cactipes-ws019.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Closeup of trunk with narrow needlelike spines.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-rosulatum-cactipes-4.pachypodium-rosulatum-cactipes-ws019-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Millionaire's Daffodils. Showy yellow flowers on long stems crown this needle-spined Madagascan pachycaul. Water when actively growing. Unlikely to go dormant in winter, but keep drier. Has succeeded in perfect garden locations.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![One of our favourite species.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-rosulatum-gracilius-1.pachypodium-rosulatum-gracilius-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![About as fat as it is tall!](/images/library-p-pachypodium-rosulatum-gracilius-2.pachypodium-rosulatum-gracilius-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Suits the bonsai style of presentation.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-rosulatum-gracilius-3.pachypodium-rosulatum-gracilius-161008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Rare super-fat Madagascan with bright yellow flowers spring thru summer. Water when actively growing; keep dry when leafless in winter. Indoors only in bright sunny position. Great bonsai subject.
6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK."
![The flowers of Pachypodium rutenbergianum. Rarely seen...](/images/library-p-pachypodium-rutenbergianum-1.pachypodium-rutenbergianum-fl-dec-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![...because the plant needs to be about this tall before it flowers!](/images/library-p-pachypodium-rutenbergianum-2.pachypodium-rutenbergianum-ws-002-2-8-metres-ht.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![In fact we took the head off the plant because we could no longer house it... I'll take some pics of the re-established crown for the next upload. It's very neat now.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-rutenbergianum-3.pachypodium-rutenbergianum-ws-002-top-of.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Young plant, maybe 6yo.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-rutenbergianum-4.pachypodium-rutenbergianum.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Close relative of P. lamerei. Taller but not as succulent. Becomes tree-like with huge white flowers in Madagascar. In NZ probably suitable for bright, high indoor situations only .
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Big-based old plant.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-saundersii-1.pachypodium-saundersii-ws-017-front.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Historic moment here captured, the first ever Web Specimen in our earlier website.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-saundersii-10.pachypodium-saundersii-ws-001.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Cutting grown plant.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-saundersii-11.pachypodium-saundersii-from-cutting-24213.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Plant flowering for its first time.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-saundersii-2.pachypodium-saundersii-28409-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Pair of seed pods.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-saundersii-3.pachypodium-saundersii-seed-pods-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Freakish threeway seedpod, anyone remember the Furry Freak Brothers?](/images/library-p-pachypodium-saundersii-4.pachypodium-saundersii-3-horned-seed-pod-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![More typical format, two only, bursting into the moonlight.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-saundersii-5.pachypodium-saundersii-seedpods-291103.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This plant is very wide on the greenhouse bench.....](/images/library-p-pachypodium-saundersii-6.pachypodium-saundersii-5092008-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![....until it got the snip!](/images/library-p-pachypodium-saundersii-7.pachypodium-saundersii-5092008-after-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The scene of carnage. These branch cuts can be grown by the way.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-saundersii-8.pachypodium-saundersii-5092008-c.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Young plant.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-saundersii-9.pachypodium-saundersii-dormant.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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S.African pachycaul. Super-thick silvery trunk, crinkly appletree leaves, beautiful frilled and scented white flowers in autumn. Keep dry during winter dormancy.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![As the 'Lump' gets bigger, the flowering gets showier!](/images/library-p-pachypodium-succulentum-1.pachypodium-succulentum-dec-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Closeup of flower.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-succulentum-2.pachypodium-succulentum-fl.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Growing outdoors in our nursery display (with best drainage).](/images/library-p-pachypodium-succulentum-3.pachypodium-succulentum-outside-27032008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Pink flower.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-succulentum-4.pachypodium-succulentum-fl-oct-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![White flower (less common).](/images/library-p-pachypodium-succulentum-5.pachypodium-succulentum-pure-white-121109.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This one had good root character but floppitude in the branches. Answer: remove them!](/images/library-p-pachypodium-succulentum-6.pachypodium-succulentum-12072009-a..jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Closeup of the new growths coming symmetrically from the top. Brightest light is advised at this stage!!](/images/library-p-pachypodium-succulentum-7.pachypodium-succulentum-12072009-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The pinkest flower we have had.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-succulentum-8.pachypodium-succulentum-pinkest-flower-181110-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Head-sized ground-level caudex from which arise slender 50cm branches, topped with spidery pink/white flowers in spring. Tough. Takes savage pruning if desired and grows outdoors too. Watch for mealy bug.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![This plant is about 20 years old.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-windsorii-1.pachypodium-windsorii-cc724-nov-03-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Gorgeous red flower.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-windsorii-2.pachypodium-windsorii-flower-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Great spines and base already.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-windsorii-3.pachypodium-windsorii-ws-053-closeview.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The whole of the previous plant.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-windsorii-4.pachypodium-windsorii-ws-053-frontview.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Old plant, was grafted onto lamerei stock many years ago.](/images/library-p-pachypodium-windsorii-5.pachypodium-windsorii-ws-018-front.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Small, rare and slow growing, one of the red-flowerd Pachypodium species. Close to P.baronii but smaller leaves and flask shaped stem has bizarre bulbous possibilities. Keep warm, sunny, and indoors.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Small plant with flower, this is a rare sight however.](/images/library-p-pedilanthus-macrocarpus-1.pedilanthus-macrocarpus-fl.-15072008-2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Strange rod-shaped Euphorbia relative; grows to 1.5m high. Flowers similar to Strelitzia (Bird of Paradise) flowers, orange, 15mm long but not often seen. Grow in bright light/sun. Possibly OK outdoors if frost-free.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![A very odd plant!](/images/library-p-pedilanthus-macrocarpus-crest-1.pedilanthus-macrocarpus-crest-9508.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Another disturbed individual.](/images/library-p-pedilanthus-macrocarpus-crest-2.pedilanthus-macrocarpus-crest-9052008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This specimen suddenly became unconfused, and went straight.](/images/library-p-pedilanthus-macrocarpus-crest-3.pedilanthus-macrocarpus-crest-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Weird psychotically-disturbed mutant with confused sense of direction and loss of self-respect. Sometimes hides in its own orifices! Bright light is essential, but indoors only. Remove reversions.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![A favourite plant of a favourite species.](/images/library-p-pelargonium-cotyledonis-1.pelargonium-cotyledonis-22810.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Winter-growing miniature with huge appeal in its natural format of thick branches pleasingly shaped onto a short stout trunk and tipped with rich green textured leaves. Easy to grow, indoors is best.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Big old plant showing the cereiform branching habit.](/images/library-p-pelargonium-klinghardtense-1.pelargonium-klinghardtense-5062008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Here we see the main reason the English language needed the adjective "thumby".](/images/library-p-pelargonium-klinghardtense-2.pelargonium-klinghardtense-51209.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![With shame we present our best photo of the flowers of this worthy species.](/images/library-p-pelargonium-klinghardtense-3.pelargonium-klinghardtense-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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From the Klinghardt Mtns in Namibia, this desirable pachycaul has fleshy leaves on thumby branches from a heavy trunk. Grow in very bright light with infrequent watering. Usually dormant in summer. Flowers white. Indoors only.
7.Winter grower. Needs water in winter, not summer.
"Code": "7.Winter grower. Needs water in winter, not summer. "
![Old leafy plant obscuring any view within.](/images/library-p-pelargonium-odoratissimum-1.pelargonium-odoratissimum-16092008-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers.](/images/library-p-pelargonium-odoratissimum-2.pelargonium-odoratissimum-16092008-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Xerophytic bush with bonsai character. Distinguished by highly scented leaves which pleasantly assail the nostrils at the slightest excuse. Small cream flowers. Winter grower but so easy that it takes water all year round.
7.Winter grower. Needs water in winter, not summer.
"Code": "7.Winter grower. Needs water in winter, not summer. "
![Peperomia columella](/images/library-p-peperomia-columella-1.peperomia-columella-6413-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers are tiny.](/images/library-p-peperomia-columella-2.peperomia-columella-6413-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Discovered in Peru in 1963 this charming miniature has short stems clad densely in thick and windowed leaves. Medium light and water required. Loves warmth. Probably tricky outdoors?
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![This monstrose form spontaneously arose at CC about 2011.](/images/library-p-peperomia-columella-monstrose-1.peperomia-columella-monstrose-6413-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![In the background is the normal form.](/images/library-p-peperomia-columella-monstrose-2.peperomia-columella-with-monstrose-6413-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Monstrose or cristate, this is a new twist on the Peruvian miniature, the extremely short branches are clad densely in thick, windowed leaves. Medium light and water required. Loves warmth. Probably tricky outdoors?
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Fascinating species, well suited to bonsai presentation.](/images/library-p-peperomia-dolabriformis-1.peperomia-dolabriformis-15062009-c.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Spidery green inflorescences.](/images/library-p-peperomia-dolabriformis-2.peperomia-dolabriformis-15062009-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Windowed leaves.](/images/library-p-peperomia-dolabriformis-3.peperomia-dolabriformis-15062009-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Bonsai tree in shape.](/images/library-p-peperomia-dolabriformis-4.peperomia-dolabriformis.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Small branching subshrub from Peru, to 30cm high. A clever windowed leaf edge allows light, but not heat, into the watery leaf. Grow just slightly shaded. Never yet tried outdoors....
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![In life can be even redder than this.](/images/library-p-peperomia-graveolens-1.peperomia-graveolens-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowering plant.](/images/library-p-peperomia-graveolens-2.peperomia-graveolens-dec-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![An unusual (freak), crested inflorescence.](/images/library-p-peperomia-graveolens-3.peperomia-graveolens-fasciated-infl-jan-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Mini shrub to 25 cms with remarkable red leaves with an interesting window along their upper surface. The flower raceme is very cute, like a long thin rats-tail, and smells sweetly of fresh mouse's urine.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Small but prolific flowers.](/images/library-p-piaranthus-punctatus-1.piaranthus-punctatus-apr-05-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![As Frances Hodgkins would have photographed it.](/images/library-p-piaranthus-punctatus-2.piaranthus-punctatus-flowers.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![More pragmatic photo.](/images/library-p-piaranthus-punctatus-3.piaranthus-punctatus-9510-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Small succulent plant from South Africa forming dense mats of green fingers. Flowers in autumn are bell shaped, pale yellow with brownish lines and dots. Water sparingly in winter. Indoors only.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Flowers first at a height of about 50 cms.](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-aurisetus-1.pilosocereus-aurisetus-151012-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Spination of a younger plant.](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-aurisetus-2.pilosocereus-aurisetus-9052008.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."
![A most fantastic species.](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-fulvilanatus-1.pilosocereus-fulvilanatus-29109-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers.](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-fulvilanatus-2.pilosocereus-fulvilanatus-fl-oct-02.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Fruit starting to split.](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-fulvilanatus-3.pilosocereus-fulvilanatus-fruit-jan-06-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Golden wool.](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-fulvilanatus-4.pilosocereus-fulvilanatus-pic6.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Rich blue columns developing rows of very shaggy red-brown wool down the ridges. To about 3m ht and branches above ground. Needs very bright light. Indoors only and seems prone to intermittent coldsores and poxes.
6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK."
![Stunning blue colour with white 'wool'.](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-glaucochrous-1.pilosocereus-glaucochrous-pic6.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Basal branching is the norm for older plants of this species.](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-glaucochrous-2.pilosocereus-glaucochrous-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flower opens at night for bats to pollinate.](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-glaucochrous-3.pilosocereus-glaucochrous-flower-oct-03.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![...and stays open the next morning.](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-glaucochrous-4.pilosocereus-glaucochrous-21909-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Petals less reflexed in this pic.](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-glaucochrous-5.pilosocereus-glaucochrous-161110-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Woolly blue-bloomed basally branching Brazilian cereoid to 4m. Requires brightest light possible. Possibly the best blue Brazilian for outdoors in a warm free-draining position. Avoid touching the bloom, it marks.
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."
![Hairy and green, and from the Coromandel too!](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-green-santa-1.pilosocereus-green-santa-apr-06-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Closer view of flower.](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-green-santa-2.pilosocereus-green-santa-fl-apr-06-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Also called Pilosocereus sp. aff. glaucescens HU393. Forms a well-shaped branching cereoid to 5 m. Dense white wool on mature growth from which the cream flowers emerge. Worth trying outdoors, in mild areas.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![As stunningly blue as they come. And outdoor-capable too!](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-magnificus-1.pilosocereus-magnificus-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Best blue cactus around! To about 2 meters high and branches in an attractive candelabra shape. Flowers small, white, nocturnal. Needs very bright light. Outdoors OK only if warm, sheltered and well drained.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Classic form at 2.5 metres, and stunning blue colour.](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-pachycladus-1.pilosocereus-pachycladus.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Very blue species.](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-pachycladus-2.pilosocereus-pachycladus-ws-025-tip.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![At 12cm tall they are not so blue.... be patient.](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-pachycladus-3.pilosocereus-pachycladus-12cm-prod.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This lizard clambered up for a view he couldn't return from.](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-pachycladus-4.pilosocereus-pachycladus--crucified-lizard.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Brilliant blue Brazilian columnar cactus to 5m+. Needs bright light. Variable species (includes P.azureus & superfloccosus). Avoid fingermarks! Outdoors if well-drained & warm, out of driving rain.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Form 'superfloccosus' is an especially hairy form of the beautiful blue pachycladus species.](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-pachycladus-superfloccosus-1.pilosocereus-pachycladus-superfloccosus-form-11210.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers that bloom in the spring tra-la!](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-pachycladus-superfloccosus-2.pilosocereus-pachycladus-superfloccosus-aug-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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A most woolly form of this brilliant blue Brazilian columnar cactus to 5m+. Avoid fingermarks! Needs bright light. Outdoors if well-drained & warm, out of driving rain.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Woolliness cometh witth maturity. And bright light.](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-palmeri-1.pilosocereus-palmeri-dec-07.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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![Lovely plant for the bright, bright office foyer.](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-palmeri-5.pilosocereus-palmeri.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Mexican columnar cactus to 5m+., hairy with age. Brilliant blue so avoid fingermarks! Needs bright light. Outdoors if well-drained & warm, out of rain.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Very blue with long yellow spines, but not so hot outdoors in temperate climates.](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-pentaedrophorus-hybrid-1.pilosocereus-pentaedrophorus-hybrid-aug-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Blue Brazilian columnar cactus which grows to 6m in the right conditions. Small white flowers, from naked green buds. Blue stem is easily marked by curious fingers or other contact. Best indoors but must have very bright light.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![New one, not well known as yet.](/images/library-p-pilosocereus-ulei-1.pilosocereus-ulei-6110.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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From Brazil, grows to 4m+ in time and branches from above ground level. Unusual blue-grey colouring is not marked by touch, unlike most Pilosocereus. Outdoor 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."
![Wonderful large many-petalled scented flower.](/images/library-p-pleiospilos-nelii-1.pleiospilos-nelii-aug-07.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Fat leaves are speckled like the granite stones amongst which it lives.](/images/library-p-pleiospilos-nelii-2.pleiospilos-nelii-16810-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Split Rock. South African plant with chubby very succulent leaves in pairs. Indoors only in bright light, suits sunny windowsill. Yellow daisy-like flowers. Best treated like Lithops i.e. dry in winter.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Cluster looks good in a sage-coloured pot.](/images/library-p-poellnitzia-rubriflora-1.poellnitzia-rubriflora.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![These inflorescences are about 1 metre long.](/images/library-p-poellnitzia-rubriflora-2.poellnitzia-rubriflora-dec-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The unusual flower sets this monotypic genus apart.](/images/library-p-poellnitzia-rubriflora-3.poellnitzia-rubriflora-flowers.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Grey-green spiralling columns of leaves to 250mm height and offsetting. Close relative of Aloe, Astroloba and Haworthia but has bright red flowers, unusually narrow. Easy in a well-drained mix.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Better pic coming later.](/images/library-p-portulacaria-afra-1.portulacaria-afra-14510.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Called Jade Plant by some. An evergreen shrub, slowly to 1.5 m height. Tough and it takes clipping, (try it as a succulent hedge?) Favourite food of elephants so keep it behind a big fence.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Highly recommended garden plant. Beautiful!!!](/images/library-p-portulacaria-afra-yellow-1.portulacaria-afra-yellow-20122007-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![These flowers are rarely seen.](/images/library-p-portulacaria-afra-yellow-2.portulacaria-afra-yellow-flowering-3206-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Yellow toned variant of P. afra. Evergreen shrub, slowly to 0.5 m ht. Tough and it takes clipping, Slower growing than the greener version, but posssibly more tolerant of potbound treatment.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Square-sided Somalian rarity](/images/library-p-pseudolithos-cubiformis-1.pseudolithos-cubiformis-21511-a-2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Huge old one photographed at the British C&S Show, Spalding, 2004.](/images/library-p-pseudolithos-cubiformis-2.pseudolithos-cubiformis-spalding-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Another angle.](/images/library-p-pseudolithos-cubiformis-3.pseudolithos-cubiformis-spalding-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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![I apologise that the following overlarge series of photos may contain more than one taxa inadvertently mixed up, but we have no time to sort this out before the upload in a few hours. Apologies!](/images/library-p-pseudolithos-cubiformis-5.pseudolithos-cubiformis-8112-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Highly succulent rarity.
6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK."
![A great performer.](/images/library-p-pterocactus-kuntzei-1.pterocactus-kuntzei-201210-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Golden flowers.](/images/library-p-pterocactus-kuntzei-2.pterocactus-kuntzei-291008-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This kuntzei seedpod was practising for auditions at the Muppet Show...](/images/library-p-pterocactus-kuntzei-3.pterocactus-kuntzei-fruit-apr-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![...until it lost its head in the excitement.](/images/library-p-pterocactus-kuntzei-4.pterocactus-kuntzei-fruit-apr-05-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Older caudex throws young clean branches after a haircut.](/images/library-p-pterocactus-kuntzei-5.pterocactus-kuntzei-26062009..jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Caudiciform cactus from Argentina with pendulous branches from a large gnarly tuber. Name now includes P.tuberosus & P.decipiens. Water in spring to get silky yellow flowers. Very coldhardy but keep dry in winter.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![A real miniature Puya, the fingers show the size.](/images/library-p-puya-hromradnikii-1.puya-hromradnikii-4113-f.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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'Greenflowered Miniature'. Possibly the smallest of all the Puyas, which are bromeliads from South America. This species to 20cm diameter with green and pink flowers. Bright light. OK outdoors in rockery etc.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Choice charmer.](/images/library-p-pygmaeocereus-akersii-1.pygmaeocereus-akersii-19110.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Old cluster of columnar stems.](/images/library-p-pygmaeocereus-akersii-2.pygmaeocereus-akersii-kk-1124-121109-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Current name: form of Pygmaeocereus bylesianus.](/images/library-p-pygmaeocereus-akersii-3.pygmaeocereus-akersii-kk-1124-121109-c.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Peruvian miniature cereoid eventually towering to 10cms height! Offsetting freely and bearing lovely white nocturnal flowers which are sweetly scented, making it a great one for the coffee table at flowering time. Medium to bright light.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Caudex shape is variable. This is the only one like this.](/images/library-r-raphionacme-flanaganii-1.raphionacme-flanaganii-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Variably shaped product.](/images/library-r-raphionacme-flanaganii-2.raphionacme-flanaganii-product-8072008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Vine without support, like an Indian Rope Trick..](/images/library-r-raphionacme-flanaganii-3.raphionacme-flanaganii.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Seen at the health spa pool.](/images/library-r-raphionacme-flanaganii-4.raphionacme-flaganii-19062008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Another different caudex.](/images/library-r-raphionacme-flanaganii-5.raphionacme-flanaganii-8072008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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South African Asclepiad forming a large swollen caudex which can be raised when repotting. Flowers are dull purple and green. Indoors only in bright light with a dry winter rest.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Facetted and florally endowed.](/images/library-r-rauhocereus-riosaniensis-1.rauhocereus-riosaniensis-flower-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Closeup of flower.](/images/library-r-rauhocereus-riosaniensis-2.rauhocereus-riosaniensis-flower.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Attractive columnar cactus from Peru with low, unusually faceted tubercles. Grows slowly to about 4meters high with a few vertical branches. Solid white flowers in summer. OK outdoors in warm, sunny well drained area.
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."
![Very orange flowers.](/images/library-r-rebutia-donaldiana-1.rebutia-donaldiana-jan-03.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Bodies are somewhat glossy, and with raised tubercles too. A distinctive look, not captured well in these pics!](/images/library-r-rebutia-donaldiana-2.rebutia-donaldiana-8613-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Glossy medium size bodies with bright orange flowers.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![For a Rebutia the flowers are large.](/images/library-r-rebutia-grandiflora-1.rebutia-grandiflora-18910.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Small offsetting cactus from Argentina. Very easy to grow and has tons of brilliant red flowers in spring and summer. Best in full sun. Indoors or OK in rock garden with 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."
![Tight firm bodies, so nice.](/images/library-r-rebutia-heliosa-1.rebutia-heliosa.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![They can really throw a party!](/images/library-r-rebutia-heliosa-2.rebutia-heliosa-nov-06.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This nice plant has particularly long flower tubes.](/images/library-r-rebutia-heliosa-3.rebutia-heliosa-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Very large cluster, in bud.](/images/library-r-rebutia-heliosa-4.rebutia-heliosa-nov-06-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Neat and tidy cactus from Bolivia; short dense spines held close to the body help to protect it from the ravages of the sun god. Forms a dense clump 20cm across, orange flowers spring to summer. Indoors, bright, keep dry in winter
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Variable flower colours.](/images/library-r-rebutia-krainziana-1.rebutia-krainziana-variable-fl-dec-03.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Bowl of Rebutia krainziana 11-03-2008.](/images/library-r-rebutia-krainziana-2.rebutia-krainziana-11032008-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Small potted one.](/images/library-r-rebutia-krainziana-3.rebutia-krainziana-16062008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Lovely species prolifically flowering in colours from yellow to orange to red. White woolly areoles make an attractive clustering mounding body also. Outdoors only in a protected area.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![8yo cluster.](/images/library-r-rebutia-perplexa-1.rebutia-perplexa-8yo-311010-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![14yo cluster.](/images/library-r-rebutia-perplexa-2.rebutia-perplexa-14yo-21010-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Small bodied Rebutia which forms large mounds in time, and bears in early spring a fantasticly dense crop of flowers with gorgeous baby-pink rounded petals.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Our best plant for low light areas.](/images/library-r-rhipsalis-capilliformis-1.rhipsalis-capilliformis.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Good studio plant, low light but happy for many years.](/images/library-r-rhipsalis-capilliformis-2.rhipsalis-capilliformis-in-low-light.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Excellent hanging basket plant for shady areas. Forms dense masses of thin, bright green stems which have tiny white flowers every now and then. Native to Brazil, where it grows as an epiphyte. Possibly 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."
![Lovely mid-winter flowers.](/images/library-r-rhipsalis-houlletiana-1.rhipsalis-houlletiana-29062006-a..jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Feed and water frequently to keep leaves flat and avoid thin adventitious shoots taking over......](/images/library-r-rhipsalis-houlletiana-2.rhipsalis-houlletiana.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![...see righthand side, they're taking over!](/images/library-r-rhipsalis-houlletiana-3.rhipsalis-houlletiana-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Uncactus-like cactus from Brazil , where it grows as an epiphyte. Flat thin leaves cascade and rebranch to 2 metres long. Small cream flowers. Hanging basket plant for warm, shady areas. Indoors only probably.
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."
![Base of mature stems.](/images/library-s-sansevieria-cylindrica-1.sansevieria-cylindrica-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This plant is halfway to the mature form.](/images/library-s-sansevieria-cylindrica-2.sansevieria-cylindrica-c.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Nocturnal scented flower.](/images/library-s-sansevieria-cylindrica-3.sansevieria-cylindrica-fl-dec-03-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Solitary mature stem successfully separated from its immature rellies.](/images/library-s-sansevieria-cylindrica-4.sansevieria-cylindrica-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Horizontal leaves later become 1.5m tall & sharp. Leaping baboons sometimes spear themselves on it. Indoors only, likes warmth & bright to moderate light. Keep your baboons away from this plant.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Good in a pot.](/images/library-s-sansevieria-fischeri-1.sansevieria-fischeri-mature-form.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Juvenile growth stage.](/images/library-s-sansevieria-fischeri-2.sansevieria-fischeri-juvenile-growth.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Shows transition to adult growth stage.](/images/library-s-sansevieria-fischeri-3.sansevieria-fischeri-mature-growth.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Another way to grow it: raised roots look good!](/images/library-s-sansevieria-fischeri-4.sansevieria-fischeri-23712-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![This leaf is 1450mm in height.](/images/library-s-sansevieria-fischeri-5.sansevieria-fischeri-1450mm-ht-2311-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The subterranean peduncle finally confirmed the identity as S.fischeri.](/images/library-s-sansevieria-fischeri-6.sansevieria-fischeri-9313-c.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Many flowered at once.](/images/library-s-sansevieria-fischeri-7.sansevieria-fischeri-9313-d.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Outdoor bed, not rotting one year after the grenhouse was removed.](/images/library-s-sansevieria-fischeri-8.sansevieria-fischeri-20511-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Once sold as S. fischeri. Like many Sansevierias has a juvenile and a mature form. Thick curving leaves initially, then straight spear-like leaves possibly to 1.8m. Probably indoors only. Tolerates both sun and shade.
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 plant in 15cm pot, can flower when even smaller!](/images/library-s-sansevieria-francisii-1.sansevieria-francisii-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Later you might get a pentecostal sort of attitude.](/images/library-s-sansevieria-francisii-2.sansevieria-francisii-sept-03.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The centre plant will grow like the right plant in bright light, or like the left plant in shade.](/images/library-s-sansevieria-francisii-3.sansevieria-francisii-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Closeup of flowers, sweetly scented in the late (afternoon?).](/images/library-s-sansevieria-francisii-4.sansevieria-francisii-fl-sept-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Another brilliant Kenyan runner. Forms choice small spiky rosettes best grown in bright light for tighter form. Later elongates and sends down pandanus-like walking legs. Unproven outdoors.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Sansevieria liberica rosette.](/images/library-s-sansevieria-liberica-1.sansevieria-liberica-feb-04-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Sansevieria liberica flowers in mid to late summer.](/images/library-s-sansevieria-liberica-2.sansevieria-liberica-jan-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Flat rosette of stiff crinkled and mottled leaves to 60 cm long, later offsetting. Dense spike of scented cream flowers. Probably too rotprone outdoors for New Zealand's winter rains.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![A clean look. Smart and modern.](/images/library-s-sansevieria-moonlight-1.sansevieria-moonlight.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Attractive hybrid of Sansevieria trifasciata. Not so tall, and broader in the leaf. Seems to be fast and easy to grow.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Flowers of this tall species.](/images/library-s-sansevieria-rhodesiana-1.sansevieria-rhodesiana.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Info unavailable as we go to press.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Branches turn horizontal at about 5-15 cms height.](/images/library-s-sarcocaulon-vanderietiae-1.sarcocaulon-vanderietiae-21108-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![As they get older they suit a bonsai dish, which can help control excess water problems from overhelpful rellies.](/images/library-s-sarcocaulon-vanderietiae-2.sarcocaulon-vanderietiae-23411.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Fascinating Pelargonium relative which grows windswept without the wind! From v.arid regions of SW Africa, treat as a winter grower in bright light but keep shady and dry in summer .
6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK."
![After disguising themselves as stick insects, they prepare to embark on another pub crawl.](/images/library-s-sarcostemma-insigne-1.sarcostemma-insigne-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Blood-shot eyeballs.](/images/library-s-sarcostemma-insigne-2.sarcostemma-insigne-121112-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Rare unusual leafless hanging plant from Madagascar. Has scented off-white flowers with dark red veins like a drunkard's eyeballs after a night on the booze. Best in a hanger in a warm bright position away from pubs.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Deep chocolatey flowers](/images/library-s-sclerocactus-uncinatus-1.sclerocactus-uncinatus-djf-615-sept-07-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Hooked spined body.](/images/library-s-sclerocactus-uncinatus-2.sclerocactus-uncinatus-djf-615-sep-06-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flower closeup.](/images/library-s-sclerocactus-uncinatus-3.sclerocactus-uncinatus-djf-615-sept-07-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Hook-spined Ferocactus relative. Keep dryish in winter.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield'](/images/library-s-sedeveria-harry-butterfield-1.sedeveria-harry-butterfield.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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A hybrid of an Echeveria with either S. burrito or S. morganianum, with which it shares a pendant habit with long-persisting leaves, and a need for brightest light for good shape & colours. Best outside.
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."
![Trevor's one was a cracker!](/images/library-s-sedum-burrito-1.sedum-burrito-10106a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Well loved specimen.](/images/library-s-sedum-burrito-2.sedum-burrito-10106b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![These ones doing well in our rock garden wall.](/images/library-s-sedum-burrito-3.sedum-burrito-pic8.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Mexican cliff dweller related to S.morganianum but shorter, blunter, and more-spreading leaves. 'Discovered' in 1970 in a nursery, so far its native habitat is unknown to science. Bright light. Outdoors OK.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Sedum dendroideum](/images/library-s-sedum-dendroideum-1.sedum-dendroideum-2912-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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One of the Tree Sedums from Mexico. To 90cm high, erect with many treelike branches when grown hard, or forming a big green mound if given free rootrun. Grow n full sun outdoors.
1.Outdoors only, (grows weakly indoors).
"Code": "1.Outdoors only, (grows weakly indoors)."
![Very delicate fragile plant.](/images/library-s-sedum-hintonii-1.sedum-hintonii-jun-04-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Delicate and sought-after miniature with hairy whitish watery leaves that crush easily. Indoors only in NZ. Keep dryish especially in winter.
6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK."
![Sedum mexicanum](/images/library-s-sedum-mexicanum-1.sedum-mexicanum-product.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Fast to fill an area with lovely colour, but equally fast to become battered and ugly. For proactive gardeners only, you need to be as quick to destroy as to create.](/images/library-s-sedum-mexicanum-2.sedum-mexicanum-sept-03.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers.](/images/library-s-sedum-mexicanum-3.sedum-mexicanum-fl-nov-03.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Rapidly forms happy yellow mounds in pot or garden. Ideal for holding drifting soil in a rockery. Needs bright light for tight compact growth. To 30 x 30 cm.
1.Outdoors only, (grows weakly indoors).
"Code": "1.Outdoors only, (grows weakly indoors)."
![Colourful easy plant ideal for filling cavities in walls etc.](/images/library-s-sedum-nussbaumerianum-1.sedum-nussbaumerianum-8510.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Very easy succulent plant from Mexico. Grows well outdoors in pots or rock gardens. Best grown in full sun where the leaves turn a bronze to copper colour. Eventually spreads to form a colourful ground cover.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Thick trunks with peeling, bronzy bark.](/images/library-s-sedum-oxypetalum-1.sedum-oxypetalum-peeling-bark-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Starry starry flowers.](/images/library-s-sedum-oxypetalum-2.sedum-oxypetalum-fl-feb-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Mexican Tree Sedum, forms small treelike shrubs having attractive thickened bronzey trunks, variously clad in a peeling bark. Has starry starry flowers in mid summer. Grow outdoors in brightest light position. Prune to shape.
1.Outdoors only, (grows weakly indoors).
"Code": "1.Outdoors only, (grows weakly indoors)."
![Beautiful colours!](/images/library-s-sedum-rubrotinctum-aurora-1.sedum-rubrotinctum-aurora-16062008..jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Here the 'Aurora' bits are interplanted with reversions. (I blame the staff).](/images/library-s-sedum-rubrotinctum-aurora-2.sedum-rubrotinctum-aurora.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Colour form of the common ‘Jellybean Plant’. Especially good plant for sunny rockeries etc. Full sun is a must for it’s spectacular pinkish-red leaves. Very easy to grow.
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."
![Sedum sieboldii](/images/library-s-sedum-sieboldii-1.sedum-sieboldii-11413-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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One of the few succulents from Japan. Pink flowers on arching stems in early winter. Then dry off until all stems dry up, clean back to ground level, then water. New stems appear from rootstock.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Lovely alabaster Echeveria-like rosettes.](/images/library-s-sedum-suaveolens-1.sedum-suaveolens-41109-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers are Sedum flowers.](/images/library-s-sedum-suaveolens-2.sedum-suaveolens-41109-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Unusual rare Mexican species looking like an Echeveria (which it is not). Flowers in spring, white with sweet, spicy fragrance. Difficult to grow; best kept dry in winter to avoid mouldy rot. Avoid water sitting in the rosette.
6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "6.Indoors OK, but not for beginners, Outdoors not OK."
![The glory of grandiflorus!](/images/library-s-selenicereus-grandiflorus-1.selenicereus-grandiflorus-6122008-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The morning after droop.](/images/library-s-selenicereus-grandiflorus-2.selenicereus-grandiflorus-6122008-54851-p.m.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Fruit, with dried flower attached.](/images/library-s-selenicereus-grandiflorus-3.selenicereus-grandiflorus-fruit-20511-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Fruit, flower has fallen off.](/images/library-s-selenicereus-grandiflorus-4.selenicereus-grandiflorus-20511-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Small seedlings already have many branches.](/images/library-s-selenicereus-grandiflorus-5.selenicereus-grandiflorus.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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'Queen of the Night'. A tree-climbing cactus like a slightly spiny many-branched snake. These came from Cuba, and produce the genuine famous huge nocturnal scented flowers. Needs a trellis or similar support. Enjoys warmth.
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."
![Never getting too tall and flopping over like S.repens/serpens does.](/images/library-s-senecio-aizoides-1.senecio-aizoides-24812-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Closely related to Senecio repens, this plant forms shorter more compact groups, a beautiful sky-blue in colour. Does best in dry, sunny areas with poor or rocky soil, but tolerates almost any bright conditions including light frosts.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Lemon-shaped leaves.](/images/library-s-senecio-citriformis-1.senecio-citriformis.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Sage-green coloured succulent leaves in the shape of a lemon, arranged like beads on the stems of a low spreading ground cover. Of unknown outdoor capability.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![To our surprise this has done well in our outdoor display garden at the nursery.](/images/library-s-senecio-haworthii-1.senecio-haworthii-outdoors-akld-10410.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Small branching bush, with snowy cylindric leaves. Like all white succulents requires brightest light. If outdoors wants the very best sheltered well-drained position, but looks magnificent against a black scoria rock!
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Large daisy flowers.](/images/library-s-senecio-medleywoodii-1.senecio-medleywoodii-jun-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Plant with flowers.](/images/library-s-senecio-medleywoodii-2.senecio-medleywoodii-may-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Large yellow daisy flowers on this small felty-leafed shrub. Easy plant for brightest light only. OK outdoors and in garden.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Rambling and rooting, Nessie seeks new adventures.](/images/library-s-senecio-pendulus-1.senecio-pendulus-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Closeup of flowers.](/images/library-s-senecio-pendulus-2.senecio-pendulus.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
“Nessie” Tender, highly succulent scrambler from northeast Africa. Amazing vermilion flowers on long stalks. Sensitive to cold, waterlogged soil, keep it indoors only.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Large rafty base forming, suits bonsai.](/images/library-s-senecio-picticaulis-1.senecio-picticaulis.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Buds and flowers all singing from the same songsheet.](/images/library-s-senecio-picticaulis-2.senecio-picticaulis-fl-jun-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Closeup of amazing flowers.](/images/library-s-senecio-picticaulis-3.senecio-picticaulis-fl-aug-04-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Freak two-headed peduncle.](/images/library-s-senecio-picticaulis-4.senecio-picticaulis-fl-jun-04-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
First discovered in 1964 in Kenya. The roots of the thick, succulent stems eventually form a gnarled, lumpy caudex which may be raised. Shaving brush flowers on long stems, bright magenta. Indoors only.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Young plant with apical flowers.](/images/library-s-senecio-praecox-1.senecio-praecox-111109-c.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers are big and showy.](/images/library-s-senecio-praecox-2.senecio-praecox-81109-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Young leaves are felty.](/images/library-s-senecio-praecox-3.senecio-praecox-111109-b.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Older leaves are glabrous.](/images/library-s-senecio-praecox-4.senecio-praecox-111109-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Basal branching.](/images/library-s-senecio-praecox-5.senecio-praecox-26409.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Sexy flowerbuds.](/images/library-s-senecio-praecox-6.senecio-praecox-301009.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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syn. Pittocaulon praecox. Rare pachycaul with fat trunks which both branch and offset. Leaves are at first white and hairy, later more like a glabrous maple leaf. Erect yellow flowers in spring from the naked trunk tips. Interesting plant with potential as bonsai.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Rosettes to 150mm......](/images/library-s-senecio-scaposus-1.senecio-scaposus-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![.....later offsetting to form mounds](/images/library-s-senecio-scaposus-2.senecio-scaposus-pic5.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Felty-fingered member of the Daisy Family. Rosettes to 150mm, later offsetting to form mounds. OK outdoors, but only in very best position. Requires bright light for best form.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Old plant,with caudex. Grown hard.](/images/library-s-senecio-sempervivus-grantii-1.senecio-sempervivus-grantii-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Bunch of gorgeous flowers.](/images/library-s-senecio-sempervivus-grantii-2.senecio-sempervivus-grantii-nov-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Closeup of flowers.](/images/library-s-senecio-sempervivus-grantii-3.senecio-sempervivus-grantii-fl-nov-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![How the plant looks.](/images/library-s-senecio-sempervivus-grantii-4.senecio-sempervivus-grantii-nov-04-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Underground it's gnarly, rafty, and tuberous.](/images/library-s-senecio-sempervivus-grantii-5.senecio-sempervivus-grantii.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Outdoors at the nursery in Mt wellington.](/images/library-s-senecio-sempervivus-grantii-6.senecio-sempervivus-grantii-jan-07.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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E. Africa to Arabia. Greyish-lavender rosettes from a knobbly swollen rootstock. Frequently produced flowers like bright red shaving brushes on long thin stems. Easy in bright sunny spot but untried 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."
![Naturally forms an upward branching atop an elegant fatness.](/images/library-s-sesamothamnus-lugardii-1.sesamothamnus-lugardii-30310.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Needs bright light to soak up the fatness.](/images/library-s-sesamothamnus-lugardii-2.sesamothamnus-lugardii-stem.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Papery peeling bark.](/images/library-s-sesamothamnus-lugardii-3.sesamothamnus-lugardii-stem-detail.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Very uncommon pachycaul tree from southern Africa. Slow growing, basally branching to form thick trunks with papery peeling bark. Flowers infrequently seen, white. Suits bonsai format. Indoors only in very bright light.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Charming species with silky silver leaves, pink flowers, and a handsome caudex.](/images/library-s-sinningia-leucotricha-1.sinningia-leucotricha-23909.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Beautiful plant on the show bench. (Not our plant).](/images/library-s-sinningia-leucotricha-2.sinningia-leucotricha-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Tubular flowers and (usually) just 2 pairs of leaves.](/images/library-s-sinningia-leucotricha-3.sinningia-leucotricha-oct-06.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Breaking dormancy in spring.](/images/library-s-sinningia-leucotricha-4.sinningia-leucotricha-oct-06-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![…showing texture of caudex.](/images/library-s-sinningia-leucotricha-5.sinningia-leucotricha-caudex.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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"Queen of the Abyss". Caudiciform from cliffsides near a huge waterfall in Brasil. Silver felted leaves emerge in spring then tubular orange-red flowers. Does well outdoors in bright light for best looks.
2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.
"Code": "2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow."
![Flowering season is October to January.](/images/library-s-soehrensia-bruchii-1.soehrensia-bruchii-clone-a-nov-04-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Nearly a meter in diameter....](/images/library-s-soehrensia-bruchii-2.soehrensia-bruchii.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![.... but they can flower at even this size.](/images/library-s-soehrensia-bruchii-3.soehrensia-bruchii-oct-03-pic4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Flowers from above.](/images/library-s-soehrensia-bruchii-4.soehrensia-bruchii-fl-oct-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![A rare orange flowered specimen.](/images/library-s-soehrensia-bruchii-5.soehrensia-bruchii-orange-fl-dec-06.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Barrel cactus from the high Andes of Argentina. A chubby rotund variable species to a meter or so in diameter. Flowers in spring, bright red. OK outdoors in well drained sunny area; will tolerate light frost.
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."
![Flowers yellow, and at a smaller size. And the plant stays smaller too.](/images/library-s-soehrensia-bruchii-rosarioana-1.soehrensia-bruchii-rosarioana-r129-28112008.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Barrel cactus from the high Andes of Argentina. A chubby rotund variable species, this form stays smaller, has yellow flowers and, later, offsets. OK outdoors in well drained sunny area; will tolerate light frost.
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."
![Chubby and rotund, potentially overweight and diabetic.](/images/library-s-soehrensia-grandis-1.soehrensia-grandis-feb-03.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Barrel cactus from the high Andes of Argentina. A chubby rotund variable species to a meter or so in diameter. OK outdoors in well drained sunny area; will tolerate light frost.
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 special clone with interesting inward pointing tubercles, which look a bit like a swarm of sharks heading in towards a feeding frenzy.](/images/library-s-soehrensia-sharkfin-frenzy-1.soehrensia-sharkfin-frenzy-11072008-pic-4.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![We eventually obtained offsets.](/images/library-s-soehrensia-sharkfin-frenzy-2.soehrensia-sharkfin-frenzy-11072008-pic-2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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This is a CC selected clone with interesting inward pointing tubercles, which remind of a swarm of sharks heading in for a feeding frenzy.
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."
![Stapelia 'Boris Batfeatures'](/images/library-s-stapelia-boris-batfeatures-1.stapelia-boris-batfeatures-jan-07-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Possibly a species but we have given it this name in the meantime, one of our better names I feel.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Stapelia englerana](/images/library-s-stapelia-englerana-1.stapelia-englerana-12413-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Flowers are like hanging upside down tyres of black treaded rugosity.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Loves putting on the battered starfish look.](/images/library-s-stapelia-flavopurpurea-lp-17816-1.stapelia-flavopurpurea-flower-feb-04-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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![And narrower lobes on this one.](/images/library-s-stapelia-flavopurpurea-lp-17816-3.stapelia-flavopurpurea-lp-17816-6lobed-fl-mar-05-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Superb species, this Collection No. originally from Nauchas, Namibia. Flowers summer to autumn from stem tips, lemon yellow to orange and not stinky. Indoors only in bright light. Do not overwater, especially in winter.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Stapelia gariepensis flower](/images/library-s-stapelia-gariepensis-1.stapelia-gariepensis-flower.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The flower as it is presented to the fly.](/images/library-s-stapelia-gariepensis-2.stapelia-gariepensis-fl-feb-05.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Uncommon species from Namaqualand, South Africa. Beautiful flowers about 10cm diameter, red-brown and hairy, borne on long stems which in habitat lie flat on the ground. Indoors only in bright light, avoid overwatering.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Flower can be even bigger than this one.](/images/library-s-stapelia-gigantea-1.stapelia-gigantea-apr-05-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The colossal flower bud would be great for children to watch.](/images/library-s-stapelia-gigantea-2.stapelia-gigantea-bud-apr-05-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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South African species with remarkable flowers up to 45cm across, sometimes smelly. The enormous bud is a fascination in itself. Easy to grow, indoors only in bright light, avoid overwatering.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."
![Typical flower, but variable within these hybrids.](/images/library-s-stapelia-gigantea-hybrid-1.stapelia-gigantea-hybrid-mar-05-pic2.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Plant with massed dense and felty branches.](/images/library-s-stapelia-gigantea-hybrid-2.stapelia-gigantea-hybrid.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![The hand shows the size of the flower.](/images/library-s-stapelia-gigantea-hybrid-3.stapelia-gigantea-hybrid-mar-05-pic3.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
Dark red star-shaped flowers to 15cms. Stapelias are fast-growing groundcovers with amazing flowers on new growth. Prefer large shallow bowl in shade to bright light. Outdoors OK if mild, but keep dry when cold.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Flowering in February. A hangar for a squadron of flies.](/images/library-s-stapelia-leendertziae-1.stapelia-leendertziae-feb-04.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![Heavy flower needs support.](/images/library-s-stapelia-leendertziae-2.stapelia-leendertziae-flower.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Forms a dense cluster of succulent finger-like stems. The spectacular large, dark red, bulbous flowers produce a smell the envy of skunks everywhere! Indoors in bright light. Plant best left outdoors when in flower.
4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.
"Code": "4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain."
![Sculptural and erect.](/images/library-s-stapelia-leendertziae-crest-1.stapelia-leendertziae-crest-sept-03.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
![...later it cascades gracefully.](/images/library-s-stapelia-leendertziae-crest-2.stapelia-leendertziae-crest-10112008-a.jpg?width=200&height=auto&shrink=)
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Flower-free but fast forming a fairly fantastic folderol of frilly fleur-de-lis. (Not really but it sounded good). This mutant arose at Coro Cacti and has not yet flowered. Medium light, indoors for best results.
5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK.
"Code": "5.Indoors OK, Outdoors not OK."