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AEONIUM (Crassulaceae)
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These shrubby succulents will be familiar to those who visit the Canary Islands and other hot places. They all produce large
rosettes of fleshy leaves, some plants branching more than others. They need good light all year & to be kept on the dry side
in winter. Mature plants sometimes produce huge pyramidal panicles of yellow flowers in summer, after which the rosette that
produced them dies. Grow in loam-based compost with added grit, and a heavy pot for stability. Eventually plants get top
heavy, and will start to shed branches - these can be potted and made into new plants. Minimum 2° C. unless otherwise
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arboreum  |
£ 6.50 |
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Well-branced shrubby succulent with glossy green leaves. 1 metre (3 feet).
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arboreum 'Atropurpureum' |
£ 6.50 |
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Shrubby well branched succulent with very dark purple leaves in summer turning green/purple in autumn. 1 metre (3 feet).
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arboreum 'Magnificum' |
£ 6.50 |
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(FISIULERA.) An impressive plant with huge flattened rosettes of fresh green succulent leaves. After a few years an
impressive flowering spike sometimes appears. This will die back after flowering. 45 cms (1½ feet).
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castello-paivae |
£ 6.50 |
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Compact shrubby succulent, from Gomera in the Canary Islands, with a well branched habit and small rosettes of grey
leaves. Produces inflorescens of white flowers in mid-summer. Sends down aerial roots from the branches. 1 metre (3 feet).
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haworthii 'Variegatum' |
£ 6.50 |
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(PINWHEEL.) Well-branched spreading succulent with attractive rosettes, the new leaves being yellow with a pink margin,
turning green with age still retaining the pink margin. Panicles of pale yellow flowers appear in spring. 60 cms (2 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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percarneum |
£ 6.50 |
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Shrubby succulent with attractive branched habit and grey/green leaves. 30 cms (1 foot).
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simsii - variegated |
£ 6.50 |
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Low growing branching succulent with soft pale green leaves edged with white. Denser growth habit than other Aeoniums. 30
cms (1 foot).
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'Zwartkop' |
£ 6.50 |
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Tender succulent with very dark purple leaves, which go almost black in summer. Needs good light to keep the colour. Pinch
out the heads to encourage branching. 60 cms (2 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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AGAVE (Agavaceae)
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Agaves come from the deserts of the New World, and are strikingly architectural plants; the leaves which form the rosettes
are nearly always armed with very sharp spines so these plants need careful placing. They make good plants for large tubs,
even if they are a challenge to move around. Use a free-draining or cactus compost. Most can take some frost if kept very
dry - a problem in our climate. If grown outside, they need to be moved into a garage or similar shelter for the winter. Another
interesting feature: the leaves often bear the imprint of their neighbours. Mature rosettes (usually 10 yrs old) may send up tall
flower spikes, after which they die. Some species sucker freely, others stay as a single rosettes.
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americana |
£ 7.50 |
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(CENTURY PLANT, MAGUEY.) Succulent with blue-green leaves & VERY SHARP SPINES! Suckers freely. 2 metres (6 feet).
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americana 'Variegata' |
£ 7.50 |
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(CENTURY PLANT, MAGUEY.) Variegated cultivar with yellow margined leaves. Suckers freely. 1.2 metres (4 feet).
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celsii |
£ 7.50 |
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A beautiful plant with gracefully upturned leaves to 2 ft long, and softer spines than other species. May be OK outdoors if
protected from wet. Tolerates some shade. Produces suckers which can be removed & grown on as separate plants. 60 cms (2 ft.)
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geminiflora |
£ 7.75 |
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(TWIN-FLOWERED AGAVE.) Symmetrical rosettes up to 1m across. Unusually, the leaves are shorter & narrower than most
Agaves and lack the usual armory of spines accept for a small one on the tip of each leaf. Large specimens may produce tall
flowering spikes with a pair of flowers. Can be grow in full sun or shade. Prefers a well drained soil and can survive with little
water. 60 cms (2 feet).
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horrida var. perotensis |
£ 7.50 |
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Horrida = 'horrible, wild, prickly'. Need we say more? Solitary rosettes up to 18" across. 60 cms (2 feet).
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parryi |
£ 7.50 |
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This species has compact, rosettes of light green to grey spiny leaves. Plants sucker freely. 75 cms (2½ feet).
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victoria-reginae |
£ 7.75 |
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Evergreen succulent with dark green leaves, each bearing the imprint of the leaves above. 50 cms (1½ feet).
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ALOE (Aloaceae)
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Aloes are found across Africa - there are about 300 species, about half of which can be found in South Africa. They come in a
variety of shapes and sizes, from small species suitable for use as house plants, to tree like plants which ideally need a large
light airy conservatory. Most are grown for their interesting shapes, but many, especially older plants, will produce red, orange
or yellow flowers. In warm climates, flowers become more of a feature of these plants. All are best grown in a loam based
compost with plenty of grit added and in a heavy pot for stability, and need good light or sun. The ones we list here will take
temperatures down to just above freezing if kept dry.
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aculeata |
£ 7.50 |
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(RED HOT POKER ALOE.) Solitary rosettes of leaves with teeth arising from white protuberances, giving the plant a spotty
appearance. (Aculeata = prickly.) From the summer rainfall area, so would probably appreciate water in the summer, none in
winter. Spikes of yellow flowers may appear on mature plants in winter.
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arborescens |
£ 7.50 |
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(TORCH PLANT, TREE ALOE.) Large, well branched succulent with sword-shaped leaves to 60 cm long. Mature plants produce
Red Hot Poker-like racemes of long red tubular flowers in spring-summer. 3 metres (10 feet).
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barberae |
£ 7.75 |
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(INKALANE ENKULU.) Capable of growing to 50 feet or more this is South Africa's largest tree Aloe. Whilst therefore difficult
to accommodate on a windowsill, it makes an attractive houseplant when small. In a tall sunny atrium, it would eventually make
a fine tree-like specimen. 4 metres (12 feet) plus.
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'Black Gem' |
£ 7.00 |
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A very attractive small Aloe forming clumps of tapered olive green leaves which turn a chocolate brown colour with age. Loose
spikes of tubular orange-red flowers develop in spring.
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brevifolia |
£ 7.00 |
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(SHORT LEAVED ALOE.) Attractive succulent forming geometric mounds of tight rosettes of short softly spined leaves. Grow
in loam based compost with added grit & keep on dry side in winter.
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ciliaris |
£ 6.75 |
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(CLIMBING ALOE.) Tall semi-climbing (needs support) succulent with curved toothed leaves. Racemes of red flowers appear
on mature plants in autumn. May take some frost in very mild gardens. Otherwise grow in a conservatory/ greenhouse. 4
metres (12 feet) plus.
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comptonii |
£ 7.50 |
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An attractive species with stemless rosettes of upturned leaves with toothed margins, topped on mature plants by a dense
rounded head of red flowers. 45 cms (1½ feet).
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cooperii |
£ 7.50 |
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(GRASS ALOE, ISIPUTUMANE / ISIPHUKUTWANE.) This species one of the 'grass' Aloes, has narrow spotted leaves held in
fan shaped clumps which divide at the base. Red flowers should appear on 2 ft. stems. (We haven't seen them flower yet).
From the summer rainfall area of South Africa, so keep dry in winter.
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ferox |
£ 7.50 |
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(CAPE ALOE, BITTER ALOE.) Evergreen spiny succulent which eventually grows into a single-stemmed tree, but stays smaller
in a pot. Orange flowers are produced on mature plants. Reputed to have laxative, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic qualities,
but probably best not to experiment.
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marlothii |
£ 7.50 |
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Large succulent with glaucous leaves to 1m long, growing on a single stem to 4 m. Long panicles of yellow flowers in summer.
4 metres (12 feet) plus.
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speciosa |
£ 7.50 |
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(TILT-HEAD ALOE.) Potentially a big plant. Usually a single-stemmed plant, with twisted and turned leaves. 4 metres (12 feet)
plus.
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striata |
£ 7.50 |
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(CORAL ALOE.) Wonderful succulent with broad fleshy leaves margined with pink and heads of orange tubular flowers in
summer. Excellent specimen plant for conservatory/ summer patio. 1 metre (3 feet).
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striatula |
£ 6.75 |
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Large bushy branching succulent with orange flowers in early summer. Large container in a conservatory, or sheltered dry
spot outdoors in a mild garden. Needs support. Grow in loam based compost with added grit & feed 2-3 times in summer. Keep
on dry side in winter.
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variegata |
£ 6.00 |
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(PARTRIDGE BREAST ALOE, TIGER ALOE.) Small succulent, ideal for a sunny windowsill with attractively striped leaves
arrange in a V shape and racemes of tubular pink-red flowers in summer. Grow in loam based compost with added grit. 20 cms
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vera |
£ 7.50 |
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(BURN PLANT, MEDICINE PLANT.) The fleshy interior of the leaves of this succulent plant is used to heal minor skin
ailments. Has red hot poker-like spikes of tubular yellow flowers in summer. 60 cms (2 feet).
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CALIBANUS (Agavaceae)
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hookeri |
£ 7.50 |
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(MEXICAN BOULDER.) A slow-growing succulent which eventually forms a huge caudex (swollen stem), from which appear
tufts of stiff narrow curved leaves. Long panicle of pink flowers may appear on larger plants. The main attraction is the ugly
caudex. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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CARPOBROTUS (Aizoaceae)
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edulis |
£ 4.25 |
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(HOTTENTOT FIG.) Strange sprawling succulent with leaves that look like large green chips. Yellow daisy flowers are followed
by edible fig-like fruit. Has naturalised, and become a nuisance, on the southern coast especially in Devon & Cornwall. Grow in
loam based compost with added sand. Good for a hot conservatory. We can supply these as unrooted cuttings. 20 cms (7").
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muirii |
£ 4.25 |
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Spreading succulent with leaves that look like small green chips, about ¼ inch across, pictures here with the larger-leaved. C. edulis. Vivid pink daisy flowers appear in summer. Grow in loam
based compost with added sand. Good for a hot conservatory. We can supply these as unrooted cuttings. 20 cms (7").Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C. |
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CEROPEGIA (Asclepiadaceae)
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fusca |
£ 7.50 |
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Strange succulent from the Canary Islands where it grows on rocky ground. The main attraction is the upright stems which are
jointed like very slender, greyish brown sausages. Small leaves appear, but disappear in drought. Needs well drained soil (John
Innes No. 3 with extra grit.) 60 cms (2 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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linearis ssp. Woodii |
£ 4.50 |
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(STRING OF HEARTS.) A pretty trailing succulent plant with heart-shaped leaves, dark green marbled with silver. Strange
upturned flask-shaped 1" flowers. Grow in small pots & well-drained compost. Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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COTYLEDON (Crassulaceae) |
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orbiculata var. oblonga 'Macrantha' |
£ 7.50 |
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A large shrubby succulent with fleshy green leaves tinged red at the edges. 90 cms (3 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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COTYLEDON (Crassulaceae)
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ladisminthensis |
£ 6.75 |
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A low-growing, spreading, plant with thick fleshy green leaves. Brownish-red flowers in autumn. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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CRASSULA (Crassulaceae)
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atropurpurea var. arborescens |
£ 7.50 |
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(SILVER JADE PLANT.) Shrubby succulent with glossy grey leaves and small pink-white flowers from autumn-winter on large
plants. Grow in cactus compost in full light. Can eventually make an impressive specimen, but can be kept a lot smaller in a
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coccinea |
£ 7.00 |
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(RED CRASSULA.) South African succulent with attractively arranged angular leaves & vivid red flowers in summer. Grow in
cactus compost. Will take hot sun in a conservatory but still needs good ventilation (seen here growing on Table Mountain). 60 cms (2 feet).Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C. |
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muscosa 'Variegata' |
£ 4.50 |
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(WATCH CHAIN CRASSULA.) An ideal specimen for a sunny windowsill. Has upright then trailing branches covered with
densely packed minute leaves, delicately variegated. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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ovata |
£ 7.50 |
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(JADE TREE, MONEY PLANT.) The popular Money Plant is easy to grow, in time making an impressive tree-like specimen.
Grow in good light in free-draining loam-based compost, and let the compost dry out between waterings. After a cool rest in
winter, plants may produce masses of small white flowers. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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ovata 'Hummels's Sunset' |
£ 7.50 |
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A stunning succulent and a good alternative to the usual Jade Tree, with fat leaves tinged with red and yellow and white
flowers in winter. Grow in Cactus compost and keep on the dry side in winter. 90 cms (3 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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ovata 'Minima' |
£ 7.50 |
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A neat little plant, smaller than the type and slower-growing. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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ovata 'Variegata' |
£ 7.50 |
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(JADE TREE, MONEY PLANT.) Attractively variegated cultivar of the common Jade plant with white flowers in winter. Makes a
nice specimen plant. Grow in Cactus compost and keep on the dry side in winter. 90 cms (3 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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perfoliata var. falcata |
£ 7.50 |
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(PROPELLER PLANT.) Large, weird succulent with fleshy grey leaves arranged propeller fashion. Bright red flowers in summer.
Grow in cactus compost in full light. 1 metre (3 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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portulacea |
£ 7.50 |
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(JADE PLANT, JADE TREE.) A popular houseplant which eventually make a large shrub or can be restricted by pot size.
Masses of small white flowers may appear in autumn/spring. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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pseudolycopodiodes |
£ 3.75 |
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Previously listed under C. muscosa. Spreading succulent with triangular leaves and tiny tubular yellow flowers in spring. Grow
in cactus compost in full light. Native to South Africa. Broken shoots root readily, so can spread easily and may need
restraining in frost free areas. 30 cms (1 foot). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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tomentosa 'Variegata' |
£ 6.00 |
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Variegated succulent with a semi-trailing habit. Pinch back initially to encourage bushy growth, then allow to trail. Grow in
cactus compost in full light. Small white flowers in late summer. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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