CACTI & SUCCULENTS (updated 10 October, 2009)

(just a portion of the landscape-size cacti & succulents that will be available. Many more landscape-sized plants & hundreds in smaller sizes will be for sale)

The Friends of U.C. Riverside Botanic Gardens 27th Annual
FALL PLANT SALE

Public Sale Saturday, October 17, 12 noon to 5 pm and Sunday, October 18, 9 am to 3 pm



KEY TO THE CODES AT END OF THE PLANT DESCRIPTIONS:

H* - attracts Hummingbirds
B* - attracts Butterflies or feeds butterfly larvae
W* - Water efficient/drought tolerant plants
C* - California native plant or derivative
F* - especially good cut Flower or cut Foliage
S* - fragrant flowers ("S" for Scented)

The number of plants we expect to have available at the sale appears in brackets at the end of the plant description. Double entries indicate multiple sizes available.

Aeoneum arboreum, "SHRUBBY AEONIUM" - Succulent, branching shrub w/ thick stems terminated in rosettes of shiny green leaves & conical clusters of fluffy, yellow flowers on 8-in. stalks; good in landscape or container. [8] (W*)

Aeoneum arboreum 'Atropurpureum', "SHRUBBY AEONIUM" - Succulent, branching shrub w/ thick stems terminated in rosettes of shiny, green leaves tinged dark purple-red & conical clusters of fluffy, yellow flowers on 8-in. stalks; good in landscape or container. [23] (W*)

Aeoneum arboreum 'Schwartzkopf', "BLACK ROSE" - Succulent, branching shrub w/ thick stems terminated in rosettes of shiny, nearly black leaves & conical clusters of fluffy, yellow flowers on 8-in. stalks; good in landscape or container. [8] (W*)

Agave attenuata, "FOXTAIL AGAVE" - Spineless agave forming a 2-3-ft. rosette of large, soft, pale green leaves & a dramatic, arching spike of tubular, yellow green flowers; plantlets form on maturing flower spike; landscape or container. [13] (W*)

Agave attenuata, "FOXTAIL AGAVE" - Spineless agave forming a 2-3-ft. rosette of large, soft, pale green leaves & a dramatic, arching spike of tubular, yellow green flowers; plantlets form on maturing flower spike; landscape or container. [20] (W*)

Aloe arborescens, "CANDELABRA ALOE" - Shrub or tree w/ many branches topped by rosettes of thorny, succulent leaves & 3-ft., unbranched spikes of tubular, scarlet flowers in winter; good hedge or barrier plant; hummingbird favorite. [19] (H*W*)

Aloe arborescens, "CANDELABRA ALOE" - Shrub or tree w/ many branches topped by rosettes of thorny, succulent leaves & 3-ft., unbranched spikes of tubular, scarlet flowers in winter; good hedge or barrier plant; hummingbird favorite. [14] (H*W*)

Aloe barbadensis, "ALOE VERA" - Succulent perennial forming many stemless rosettes of upright, fleshy, gray green leaves & 3-5 ft., branching spikes of tubular, yellow flowers; many herbal uses; hummingbird favorite. [14] (H*W*)

Aloe barbadensis hybrid, "ALOE VERA HYBRID" - Succulent perennial forming many stemless rosettes of upright, fleshy, light green leaves w/ spots & 3-5 ft., branching spikes of tubular, orange flowers; hummingbird favorite. [7] (H*W*)

Aloe barbadensis hybrid, "ALOE VERA HYBRID" - Succulent perennial forming many stemless rosettes of upright, fleshy, light green leaves w/ spots & 3-5 ft., branching spikes of tubular, orange flowers; hummingbird favorite. [6] (H*W*)

Aloe barberae (A. bainesii), "TREE ALOE" - Statuesque tree w/ many pale branches topped by contrasting rosettes of recurved, dark green succulent leaves & dense spikes of tubular, rose pink flowers in winter; hummingbird favorite. [6] (H*W*)

Aloe 'Blue Elf', "BLUE ELF ALOE" - Compact, succulent perennial forming many stemless rosettes of narrow, silvery-blue, toothed leaves & spikes of tubular, coral red flowers in winter & spring; hummingbird favorite. [35] (H*W*)

Aloe brevifolia, "SHORT-LEAVED ALOE" - Succulent perennial forming dense, spreading clumps; stemless rosettes of short, fleshy, gray green, toothed leaves & spikes of tubular, red flowers in late summer; hummingbird favorite. [27] (H*W*)

Aloe ciliaris, "CLIMBING ALOE" - Vining, succulent shrub, the slender branches lined w/ thin-textured, dark green, finely toothed leaves & short spikes of tubular, red flowers w/ yellow tips; best w/ support; hummingbird favorite. [7] (H*W*)

Aloe dorotheae, "SUNSET ALOE" - Succulent perennial forming stemless rosettes of toothed, yellow green to orange red, fleshy leaves (young leaves w/ spots) & spikes of tubular, yellow-tipped, orange flowers; hummingbird favorite. [12] (H*W*)

Aloe gracilis, "SCRAMBLING ALOE" - Succulent shrub forming stands of semi-erect stems lined w/ narrow, gray-green, small-toothed leaves & 1-ft. spikes of deep red, pendulous flowers in winter; good low hedge; hummingbird favorite. [22] (H*W*)

Aloe juvenna, "TIGER TOOTH ALOE" - Succulent, groundcovering perennial forming many upright stems densely clothed in fleshy, bright green, spotted leaves w/ white, marginal teeth; orange red, tubular flowers rarely produced. [14] (W*)

Aloe x principis, "HYBRID ALOE" - Succulent shrub forming many large rosettes of fleshy, gray-green, toothed leaves & bicolored flower spikes - the bright yellow flowers opening from red buds; hummingbird favorite. [14] (H*W*)

Aloe saponaria, "SOAP ALOE" - Succulent perennial forming many stemless rosettes of fleshy, broadly lance-shaped, spotted leaves & tubular, orange flowers in 3 ft., branching, candelabra-like flower clusters; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*)

Aloe saponaria, "SOAP ALOE" - Succulent perennial forming many stemless rosettes of fleshy, broadly lance-shaped, spotted leaves & tubular, orange flowers in 3 ft., branching, candelabra-like flower clusters; hummingbird favorite. [5] (H*W*)

Austrocylindropuntia subulata, "EVE'S NEEDLE CACTUS" - Much-branched, tree-like cactus to 15 ft. w/ cylindrical branches, bright green, persistant, awl-shaped leaves & large, red, many-petaled flowers in spring; 3-in., needle-like spines develop w/ age. [15] (W*)

Cereus peruvianus, "PERUVIAN APPLE CACTUS" - Much-branched, tree-form cactus to 15 ft. w/ 6-8-ribbed, gray green stems, 8-in., many-petaled, white flowers opening at night in summer & delicious, magenta-red fruit w/ white flesh. [26] (W*)

Cereus peruvianus 'Monstrosus', "MONSTROSE APPLE CACTUS" - Much-branched, tree-form cactus to 15 ft. w/ irregularly-ribbed, gray green stems, 8-in., many-petaled, white flowers opening at night in summer & delicious, pale orange fruit w/ white flesh. [18] (W*)

Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblongata 'Macrantha', "SCARLET BELLS" - Stout-trunked, succulent shrub w/ rounded, gray, fleshy leaves edged in red & clusters of showy, orange-red, bell-shaped flowers on stiff stalks; hummingbird favorite. [14] (W*)

Crassula ovata 'Tricolor', "TRICOLOR JADE" - Versatile, slow growing, succulent shrub w/ fleshy, rounded leaves striped green, white & cream, & rounded clusters of pinkish white flowers in fall/winter; landscape or container; good for beginners. [10] (W*)

Echeveria 'Doris Taylor', "VELVET ROSE" - Stemless succulent perennial forming rosettes of fleshy, dark green, red-tipped leaves covered in soft, white hairs & spikes of orange, tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds. [25] (H*W*)

Euphorbia acrurensis, "MILK TREE" - Stiff-branched, succulent tree w/ dark green, columnar, 4-ribbed stems, the ribs edged in short thorns, tiny leaves near the branch tips & many tiny, waxy, yellow flowers; protect from frost. [5] (W*)

Euphorbia acrurensis, "MILK TREE" - Stiff-branched, succulent tree w/ dark green, columnar, 4-ribbed stems, the ribs edged in short thorns, tiny leaves near the branch tips & many tiny, waxy, yellow flowers; protect from frost. [8] (W*)

Euphorbia grandidens, "BIG-TOOTH EUPHORBIA" - Succulent tree w/ dark- & pale green-patterned, 3-ribbed stems, the ribs handsomely edged in white thorns; an abundance of tiny, waxy, yellow flowers are produced along upper ribs in spring; frost tender. [14] (W*)

Euphorbia horrida, "AFRICAN MILK BARREL" - Mounding, succulent shrub w/ thick, gray green, sharply-ridged stems, ridges lined w/ spines formed from old flower stems; tiny, red-brown flowers at the branch tips are conspicuous; frost tender. [5] (W*)

Euphorbia horrida, "AFRICAN MILK BARREL" - Mounding, succulent shrub w/ thick, gray green, sharply-ridged stems; ridges lined w/ spines formed from old flower stems; tiny, red-brown flowers appearing at the branch tips are conspicuous; frost tender. [8] (W*)

Euphorbia loricata, "AFRICAN PALM TREE" - Many-branched, succulent shrub w/ thick, green, corn-cob-like stems topped by long, narrow leaves & interesting, long-stalked clusters of chartreuse flowers; frost tender. [17] (W*)

Euphorbia tirucalli, "MILK BUSH" - Near-leafless, many-branched, succulent tree w/ slender, dark green, cylindrical branches & tiny red flowers appearing year around; frost tender; milky sap especially irritating. [17] (W*)

Graptopetalum paraguayense, "GHOST PLANT" - Succulent perennial w/ trailing stems forming many rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped, gray-green leaves tinged pink; branching clusters of star-shaped, white flowers w/ red spots; good groundcover. [16] (W*)

Myrtillocactus cochal, "CANDELABRA CACTUS" - Short-trunked, much-branched, tree-form cactus to 10 ft. w/ 6-8-ribbed, blue-green stems, the ribs dotted w/ stout thorns; tiny, many-petaled, greenish-white flowers in spring/summer, opening during the day. [6] (W*)

Myrtillocactus geometrizansl, "WHORTLEBERRY CACTUS" - Candelabra-branched, tree-form cactus to 20 ft. w/ ribbed, blue-green stems, tiny, many-petaled, white flowers followed by small, dark purple, spineless fruits that are very tasty. [24] (W*)

Opuntia basilaris, "BEAVERTAIL CACTUS" - Succulent shrub to 1 ft. tall & 3 ft. wide w/ nearly spinless, paddle-shaped, jointed branches, these "pads" gray green blushed purple, & spectacular, bowl-shaped, rose purple flowers; needs good drainage. [8] (H*W*)

Opuntia bigelovei, "TEDDYBEAR CHOLLA" - Much admired, succulent shrub w/ cylindrical, succulent, jointed branches in covered in vicious, interwoven, yellow spines & 1.5 in., pale green flowers w/ purple veining; needs good drainage. [10] (W*)

Opuntia cochenillifera (A), "COCHINEAL NOPAL CACTUS" - Tree-form, prickly-pear-type cactus w/ distinct trunk & large, jointed, ascending branches formed of narrow pads; tubular, magenta-purple flowers attract hummingbirds, bees & butterflies. [12] (W*)

Opuntia ficus-indica, "INDIAN FIG" - Tree-form, prickly-pear-type cactus w/ well-developed trunk & jointed branches formed of broad, nearly thornless pads; yellow to orange flowers followed by large, yellow to red, edible fruits. [17] (H*W*)

Opuntia gosseliniana, "FLAPJACK CACTUS" - Succulent shrub to 3 ft. tall & 6 ft. wide w/ nearly round, flat, jointed branches, these "pads" blue blushed purple, & bowl-shaped, yellow flowers w/ satiny petals; needs good drainage. [13] (H*W*)

Opuntia monacantha 'Variegata', "JOSEPH'S COAT" - Tree-shaped, prickly-pear-type cactus to 6 ft. w/ jointed branches formed of nearly thornless, narrow pads that are handsomely patterned white, yellow & green; flowers will be yellow or red. [13] (H*W*)

Opuntia quimilo, "QUIMILO" - Tree form prickly-pear-type cactus w/ short, rounded pads & enormous thorns (to 6 in. long); many-petaled, bright red flowers produced abundantly over long spring season. [9] (W*)

Opuntia quimilo, "QUIMILO" - Tree form prickly-pear-type cactus w/ short, rounded pads & enormous thorns (to 6 in. long); many-petaled, bright red flowers produced abundantly over long spring season. [6] (W*)

Pachycereus marginatus, "ORGAN CACTUS" - Large, succulent shrub, to 16 ft., w/ columnar, unbranched, gray green stems w/ few ribs, the ribs edged white & w/ short, white spines; small, pinkish flowers produced only on older plants. [19] (W*)

Pachycereus marginatus, "ORGAN CACTUS" - Large, succulent shrub, to 16 ft., w/ columnar, unbranched, gray green stems w/ few ribs, the ribs edged white & w/ short, white spines; small, pinkish flowers produced only on older plants. [8] (W*)

Portulacaria afra, "ELEPHANT FOOD" - Versatile, succulent, S. African shrub to 12 ft. w/ thick, reddish stems & small, dark green, rounded leaves; tiny, pink flowers rarely produced; can be used as hedge, screen, container plant or bonsai. [12] (W*)

Sedum dendroideum, "BUSH SEDUM" - Succulent, Mexican shrub to 3 ft. high & wide w/ 2-in., bright yellow green, rounded leaves & branching clusters of starry, vivid yellow flowers produced above the foliage in winter/spring. [22] (W*)

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