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Agave potatorum by Brian Kemble

Agave potatorum is one of Oaxaca’s signature agaves, found at many localities in the state and in neighboring parts of Puebla.


Yucca brevifolia—The Joshua Tree, by Elton Roberts

Elton Roberts traveled to the deserts of Southern California after a recent wildfire... here is what he found in one case.


Conophytum—pt. 1, by Fred Dortort

The classic conophytum shape is like a cluster of tiny, speckled grapes, but others look like flattened, fuzzy buttons or miniature high-peaked saddles, strange little semi-spherical blobs, or even purple cocktail onions.


Conophytum—pt. 2, by Fred Dortort

Continuing the analysis.


Showing your plants at NORCAL—Some things to consider, by D Russell Wagner


Showing off your plants, even at a competitive show, need not be a high-stress experience.


What is an Echeveria?, by Gary Ware


The genus Echeveria is a group of succulent perennials which are found mostly in Mexico, with their range extending northward to Texas and southward into Central America and down along the Andes Mountains in South America.


Sedum treleasei , by Brian Kemble


Plants classified in the genus Sedum are widespread around the northern hemisphere, occurring in Asia and Europe as well as North America.


Strange Places part 1: The Richtersveld , by Fred Dortort

Rather than discuss various genera and species of succulent plants, I’ll be writing about some of the really strange places where some of these plants are found.


Strange Places part 2: The Richtersveld , by Fred Dortort


A Continuation...


Succulent Euphorbias—pt. 1, by Fred Dortort

An in-depth analysis of the plethora of succulent euphorbias around the world.


Succulent Euphorbias—pt. 2, by Fred Dortort

An in-depth analysis of the plethora of succulent euphorbias around the world.


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