Tephrocactus alexanderi var. geometracus

This is a seed grown plant of a species which is pretty uncommon in collections.

Aloe 'Christmas Carol'

For us, the Christmas Carols are at their most flamboyant at this time of year. One of my favorites of the Griffin hybrids.

looking up

Granted these aren't succulents. But, hey, I looked up and saw a picture...for what it's worth.

Echeveria 'Emerald Ripple'

And...another echeveria tonight, this time 'Emerald Ripple.' It's a bright little plant that does its part in cheering up its corner of the greenhouse.

Tacitus bellus

I have a hard time changing the name on this one. I know the consensus is that it should be transferred to Graptopetalum (as bellum), but maybe I'm just getting too old to change.
But, no, I know that's not true; most regularly I adapt to change quite well. I guess I just like the sound of Tacitus. Arrest me!
With a flower like this, who cares anyway...

Echeveria 'Dick's Pink'

Several of my photos yesterday didn't turn out too well, but this one came through. The late afternoon sun was catching things just right and plants were aglow. Especially these vibrant echeverias.

Cotyledon ladismithensis - "Bear's Paws"

As you're probably aware by now, I like to have the botanical name for a plant, and there are good reasons for this. But this is one plant for which the common name is right on. I couldn't think of a better name!

Copiapoa tennuisima

This is one of the smaller growing copiapoas which flowers readily and regularly creates monstrose plants. Purple bodied beauties.