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DASYLIRION (Dracaenaceae)
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longissimum |
£ 7.75 |
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(MEXICAN GRASS PLANT.) Mexican relative of the Agave with very slender grey leaves to 1.5m long forming an overall
spherical shape. Tall spikes of white, bell shaped flowers appear in summer on mature specimens. A beautifully structured
plant which eventually forms a woody trunk. Likes a dry atmosphere. 1.5 metres (5 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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ECHEVERIA (Crassulaceae)
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ciliata |
£ 6.00 |
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Small growing species with delicate hairs along the leaf edges. Nice in a shallow bowl on a sunny windowsill. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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secunda v glauca  |
£ 5.75 |
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Succulent with blue/green leaves with ground-hugging dinner-plate size rosettes, topped by spikes of orange/red flowers. Grow
in cactus compost. Can be bedded out in summer or stood out if grown in a pot. 20 cms (7"). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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'Violet Queen' |
£ 6.00 |
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Tidy rosettes of blue leaves with apinky violet tinge. Makes effective ground cover either in a summer bedding scheme, or in
a conservatory. Pink buds open into orange flowers arranged in a downward curved head. 10 cms (4"). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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EUPHORBIA (Euphorbiaceae)
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Euphorbias fall into just about every category of plant there is, from annuals to trees, and therefore have different cultivation
requirements and growth habits. Take precautions when handling as all parts may cause stomach upset if ingested and the sap
can be an irritant to the skin.
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tirucalli |
£ 7.00 |
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Large succulent found in the declining 'Spiny Forrests' of Eastern and Southern Africa. This plant has an attractive open,
upright habit & branching fleshy leafless stems. Good specimen plant in a large pot. Grow in full sun in loam based compost
with added grit. THE SAP IS TOXIC & CAN BE A SKIN IRRITANT. 2 metres (6 feet).
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FOCKEA (Asclepiadaceae)
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edulis |
£ 7.50 |
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(BERGKAMBROO.) A strange, easily-grown succulent, forming a large tuber which can grow to 60 cm. across. Twining stems
grow from this tuber, which in the wild grows underground, but in cultivation is left exposed for us to view as the 'main
attraction'. Slightly scented flowers are produced in the autumn. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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GASTERIA (Aloaceae)
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verrucosa |
£ 6.50 |
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(OX TONGUE.) Member of the Aloe family with dark green leaves and white spots. Has racemes of reddish orange flowers
April-June. Grown in cactus compost & keep fairly dry in winter. 15 cms (6"). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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HATIORA (Cactaceae)
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salicorniodes |
£ 6.50 |
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(DRUNKARD'S DREAM.) Epiphytic cactus with curiously jointed knobbly trailing stems to 40cm long. Small yellow flowers in
spring are followed by white berries. Grow in cactus compost in full light. 45 cms (1½ feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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HAWORTHIA (Aloaceae)
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These small succulents come from East, West and Southern Africa. Their compact habit makes them ideal for pot culture. The
rosettes of sometimes brightly coloured and textured leaves are the main attraction. Grow in gritty compost in full sun. Provide
good ventilation to help avoid mealybug. Keep frost free and on the dry side in winter.
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attenuata 'Striata' |
£ 6.50 |
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Neat rosettes of spiky dark green leaves to 3ins long, covered with horizontal white ridges on the underside. May produce
funnel shaped flowers in summer. The colour is unknown as yet, most likely white or pink. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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glabrata v. concolor |
£ 6.50 |
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10 cms (4"). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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HEREROA (Aizoaceae)
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odorata |
£ 4.25 |
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Small trailing succulent with scented yellow flowers in summer. Ideal for a sunny windowsill. Grow in cactus compost (3 parts
loam to 1 part grit). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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KALANCHOE (Crassulaceae)
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Kalanchoes belong to a large genus of succulent plants of which most of those in cultivation come from Africa and
Madagascar. Whilst they do flower, (notably the popular Flaming Katy) they are grown mainly for their interesting and often
bizarre growth habits. They are easy to propagate from stem cuttings, and baby plants will often grow from a broken piece of
leaf and there are even species which produce babies along the leaf edges all by themselves. These attributes make them
ideal plants to get children interested in plants. All need well-drained soil, preferably John Innes No.3 with added grit, and to be
kept a few degrees above freezing & fairly dry in winter.
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beharensis |
£ 7.75 |
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(VELVET LEAF.) Another picture here of a plant growing in Gibraltar. Tall-growing succulent (potentially to 6m! - ) with really weird leaves - large, triangular, fleshy & with a distinctly
furry/felty touch. We also have a form with more serrated leaves. Mature specimens may produce urn-shaped green-yellow
flowers in late winter. Avoid water getting on leaves especially in winter. Keep dryish in winter. 1 metre (3 feet). |
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fedtschenkoi |
£ 6.50 |
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(LAVENDER SCALLOPS.) A pretty succulent with glaucous scalloped leaves complimented by a subtle oystershell-like
variegation. 45 cms (1½ feet).
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humilis |
£ 6.50 |
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(PEN WIPER KALANCHOE.) Previously listed as K. marmorata. A lovely bushy succulent with green/grey leaves distinctly
marked with purple. White flowers may appear. 30 cms (1 foot).
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laciniata/synsepala/kewensis |
£ 6.00 |
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(CHRISTMAS TREE KALANCHOE.) We think this is K. laciniata - an upright branching plant with the upper leaves cut into 3
narrow antler-like segments. 45 cms (1½ feet).
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orgyalis |
£ 7.75 |
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Similar to K. beharensis, but smaller and neater, with brown felty leaves. 60 cms (2 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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pinnata |
£ 6.50 |
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An upright branching plant with large fleshy red-tinged leaves with wavy margins.
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pubescens |
£ 6.00 |
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Upright, bushy succulent with furry leaves & panicles of pendent bell shaped yellow-red flowers in summer. 1 metre (3 feet).
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pumila |
£ 6.00 |
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(FLOWER DUST PLANT.) Spreading succulent for a sunny windowsill/ conservatory with frosted grey-green leaves and pretty
urn-shaped pink flowers 1cm long in spring. 20 cms (7").
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thyrsiflora |
£ 7.50 |
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(PADDLE PLANT.) An interesting succulent with large red-edged eaves covered with a white powder. A 2 foot spike of
yellowish flowers may appear on older plants, after which the rosette dies. Leaves removed with a bit of stem attached root
easily in gritty soil. 60 cms (2 feet).
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tomentosa |
£ 6.50 |
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(PUSSY EARS.) Succulent with partly toothed, ovate grey leaves with brown markings on the edges. Bell-shaped green-yellow
flowers appear in early spring. 1 metre (3 feet).
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KLEINIA (Asteraceae)
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stapelliiformis |
£ 6.00 |
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Upright succulent with striped fleshy leafless stems which become thorny with age. Has vivid orange flowers in summer.
Keep on dry side in winter especially if kept at low temperatures. Grow in loam based compost with plenty of added sand and
grit. 30 cms (1 foot). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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LAMPRANTHUS (Aizoaceae)
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Orange |
£ 5.00 |
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Spreading succulent with grey-green leaves and bright orange dasies from late spring-summer. Grow in loam based compost
with added grit in full sun. Should take a touch of frost but won't like winter wet. Suitable for a unheated greenhouse/
conservatory. 20 cms (7"). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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Pink |
£ 5.00 |
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Spreading succulent with bright pink dasies from late spring-summer. Grow in loam based compost with added grit in full sun.
Should take a touch of frost but won't like winter wet so suitable for a unheated greenhouse/ conservatory. 20 cms (7"). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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ORBEA (Asclepiadaceae)
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variegata |
£ 5.00 |
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(STARFISH CACTUS.) Small succulent with weird star-shaped, mottled flowers with a strange smell, designed to attract flies.
Grow in cactus composts in full sun. Suitable for a windowsill. 10 cms (4"). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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PERESKIA (Cactaceae)
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aculeata 'Godseffiana' |
£ 7.50 |
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(BARBADOS GOOSEBERRY.) An unusual climbing cactus with spiny stems & striking, lance shaped yellowish leaves. In
autumn produces large white flowers with orange stamens. Grow in cactus compost in full light. Potentially reaches several
metres in height. Feed with a low-nitrogen fertiliser monthly in summer. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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grandifolia |
£ 7.50 |
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(ROSE CACTUS.) Evergreen very prickly cactus with large, pretty pink flowers from spring-autumn. Unlike 'normal' cacti, this
has retained its leaves. Grow in cactus compost in full light. Feed with a low-nitrogen fertiliser monthly in summer. 4 metres
(12 feet) plus. Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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PORTULACARIA (Crassulaceae)
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afra |
£ 6.50 |
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(ELEPHANT PLANTS, SMALL LEAVED JADE PLANT.) A shrubby, much-branched succulent with small leaves. Can be pinched
back to make a neat specimen. In it`s native South Africa it makes a large shrub. 1.5 metres (5 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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PORTULACARIA (Portulacaceae)
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afra 'Variegata' |
£ 6.50 |
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(ELEPHANT BUSH.) A shrubby succulent with small leaves, capable of growing to several feet. Similar to the familiar Money
Plant. Likes sun & freedom from frost. A good bonsai plant. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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PUYA (Bromeliaceae)
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Very prickly pineapple relatives from the Andes with tall flower spikes. These only appear on old plants, so you may have a
long wait. In the meantime, the very spiny leaves (take care when handling!!) will entertain you by trapping any unsuspecting
sheep which may be passing, and offering a home to any Chinchillas you may have. When it does flower, the local starlings
may find the delicious nectar to their taste, as do the hummingbirds in the wild. If you get fed up with waiting, the plant
apparently makes good fuel, though only for those with big hearths. Will withstand temperatures below 0° C. for short periods if
given good drainage and shelter. Otherwise keep under glass in winter.
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alpestris |
£ 8.50 |
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(SAPPHIRE TOWER.) Species with amazing metallic blue/green flowers. 2 metres (6 feet).
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berteroniana |
£ 8.50 |
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(BLUE PUYA, AQUA SAPPHIRE TOWER.) This species comes from high altitudes in Chile, so should be fairly hardy, if grown
in free drining soil and an open aspect. Mature plants thrust up spikes of amazing aqua marine flowers, with orange anthers. 2
metres (6 feet). Minimum minus 5 to 0 deg. C.
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RHIPSALIS (Cactaceae)
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capilliformis |
£ 4.25 |
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Dainty epiphytic cactus which trails in a hair-like (hence capilliformis) fashion from so good for hanging baskets. Has tiny
white flowers in late spring. Having said that, ours has just flowered in December. Grow in cactus compost in good light. Likes
humidity. Keep on the dry side in winter. 45 cms (1½ feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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rhombopilosa |
£ 4.25 |
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Another epiphytic cactus- this one has wavy-edged broad leaves. Flowers not yet seen. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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SANSEVIERIA (Dracaenaceae)
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trifasciata 'Moonshine' |
£ 7.50 |
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(MOTHER IN LAW'S TONGUE.) A beautiful variety of the well-known house plant. This one has pale grey-green leaves,
succulent and stiffly upright, growing to 2 feet. Suckers to produce a nice clump, so needs a fairly large pot. Half & half John
Innes & peat-based potting compost with added grit. Needs good light.
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SEDUM (Crassulaceae)
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(STONECROP.) Genus of succulent plants, many of which are hardy and very drought tolerant due to their ability to retain
water. The hardy perennials flower between late summer and autumn and attract Bees and Butterflies. The seed-heads can be
left for winter decoration if desired. The foliage dies back for winter and re-appears in spring in the form of small rosettes. Grow
in well drained soil in full sun.
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morganianum |
£ 6.50 |
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(BURRO'S TAIL.) A trailing succulent with blue/grey leaves on trailing stems which may reach 1 metre in length. Good for a
hanging basket in sun/part-shade in free-draining compost. May produce pink flowers. The one we have has rounded, rather
than pointed, leaves. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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SELENICEREUS (Cactaceae)
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grandiflorus |
£ 5.50 |
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(QUEEN OF THE NIGHT, ORGANILLO.) This plant is aptly named - huge flowers 12" across are produced on mature plants.
They only last one night, emitting a powerful fragrance, used in the wild to attract bats for pollination. Needs a lot of space in
which to tie in the long gangly stems. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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nelsonii |
£ 5.50 |
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Another species, about which we know very little, but is presumably similar to the other two species we have. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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vagans |
£ 5.50 |
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A sprawling (vagans = wandering) plant with large (8") white, scented flowers in spring/summer. Grow in orchid compost.
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SENECIO (Asteraceae)
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articulatus |
£ 6.50 |
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(CANDLE PLANT.) Species of unusual appearance with swollen jointed stems and small yellow daisy flowers in summer (these
have a really unpleasant smell, and are best removed). Good for a sunny windowsill. 60 cms (2 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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crassissimus |
£ 7.50 |
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This unusual succulent has an upright branching habit. The fleshy grey leaves are held vertically, rather than horizontally,
giving it a unique appearance. The stems and leaf edges are purple-tinged. 60 cms (2 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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'Himalaya' |
£ 7.50 |
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Upright shrubby succulent with bright fresh green leaves. We don't yet know the ultimate height of this plant. Grow in John
Innes with added grit. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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kleiniiformis |
£ 7.50 |
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(SPEARHEAD SENECIO.) Syn. S. cuneatus, S. tropaeofolium. Succulent with glaucous spear shaped leaves & yellow daisy
flowers on long stems in summer. Keep on the dry side in winter. Use John Innes No 1 with added grit. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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macroglossus |
£ 7.50 |
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(CAPE IVY.) Species with green ivy-like leaves which occasionally produces large pale yellow daisies. Protect from midday
sun. 3 metres (10 feet). Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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macroglossus 'Variegatus' |
£ 7.50 |
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(CAPE IVY.) Succulent climber/trailer with variegated ivy-like leaves. Grown mainly as a foliage plant, but does occasionally
produce large pale yellow daisies. Grow in loam based compost with added grit. Protect from midday sun. 2.5 metres (8 feet).
Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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repens |
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See Senecio serpens.
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rowleyanus |
£6.50 |
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serpens |
£ 7.50 |
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Shrubby succulent with fleshy, frosted blue stems and blue-grey leaves. Has small, pale yellow daisies in summer. Grow in
loam based compost with added grit. 30 cms (1 foot). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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stapeliaeformis |
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See Kleinia stapeliiformis
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STAPELIA (Asclepiadaceae)
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variegata |
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See Orbea variegata.
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YUCCA (Agavaceae)
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rostrata |
£ 7.50 |
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(BEAKED YUCCA, BIG BEND YUCCA.) An attractive Yucca with blue-green pointed leaves. Hardy outdoors in a sunny spot
with good drainage. Essential for those who like architectural plants. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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