"The surfaces of many cacti are comprised of minute scaly leaves covered with clusters of sharp spines."Really? Most cacti don't have leaves, scaly or otherwise, except at the seedling stage.
A new study has revealed that eating the prickly plant before boozing prevents post-alcohol sickness and headaches. Researchers at the Tulane University, New Orleans say that the cactus’ atypical carbohydrates obstruct the gut absorbing too many sugars. “Many of the health benefits of cactus are related to its water-retaining properties,” The Sun quoted lead researcher Prof Tony Blake, as saying. “It is a good source of vitamins A, B, C and K and contains many essential minerals,” he added.The original source was from the news portal for
Since it often grows on cliffs in South Africa, it is sometimes called the "Cliff Marble", or more commonly, the "Rush-leaved Star of Bethlehem". The bulbs are photosynthetically active and are sometimes translucent. These bulbs are about 2 cm (3/4 in.) in diameter and may grow up to 4 cm. (1.5 in.) and require a well draining soil, adequate water and bright sun. [Hardy to zone 9]
There was a reference to this on Cactus Jungle a while back. For those who cross stitch, hey, why not? Awesome raffle prizes for your local succulent society! patterns are available at S-Embroidery.com.
Microcanthocereus densiflorus
Aporocactus
The plant is Hoodia flava (syn. Trichocaulon flavum) and what a pleasant surprise.
The genus Aloe merits wider use, be it in a potted collection or in mixed plantings. More than any other plant, aloe vera is an icon of the 1960s and '70s (at least within the realm of legality).Our nursery doesn't grow Aloe vera for sale, since it's readily available at the local supermarket, but it's an interesting case in point. The name is itself confusing. If you look it up in various reference sources, it has a long list of synonyms. The most common synonymy is with "barbadensis". Which is the correct species name? I've read authorities who come up with differing conclusions, but the trend now seems to be to accept Aloe vera and relegate Aloe barbadensis to synonymy.
Short days (and long nights) trigger their flowering. My mother keeps hers in a room not frequented at night. It is dark there from sundown to sunup, and they reliably set buds and bloom in late fall. This year they were just in time for pumpkin pie.Couldn't ask for a better centerpiece for the table. That's her mother's plant above.
The hottest trend in container gardening has its roots in a group of plants that for over 7,000 years delineated the agricultural and cultural progression of Mexico. Throughout its history, the genus Agave supplied food, drink, and materials for building and weaving, and held religious significance. Metl was its name to the Aztecs in the valley of Mexico. It was mescal to the other Mesoamericans. The Spanish conquistadors called it maquey; Europeans called it American aloe. Finally, the Americans dubbed it century plant. It is only now that the ornamental attributes of these remarkable plants are getting the attention they deserve.
Haworthia truncata var. tennus GM268 (The "hairy" truncata)
Haworthia cooperi (aff.) cymbiformis ex. MBB6914 from SpekboombergCyclists have long revered Portland for its bicycle-friendly culture and infrastructure, including the network of bike lanes that the city began planning in the early 1970s. Now, riders are helping the city build a cycling economy.
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This blog has only been up and running for about a month and we have no idea who's checking it out. Therefore, the question of the day is "Where do you live?" and "What brought you to this blog?" OK, that's two questions, but hey?
This is a plant which received quite a few comments at the Home & Garden Show. It's Haemanthus albiflos of the Amaryllidaceae family from South Africa. It gives a great lift in the greenhouse this time of year. Enjoy.
This is the plant we chose for our logo. We list it as Rebutia krainziana Kesselring, but it is now generally considered to be a "form" of Rebutia marsoneri Werdermann. R. marsoneri generally has yellow flowers, whereas R. krainziana has very distinctive red flowers. Call it what you wish, it's one of the showiest cacti in our nursery despite its relatively small size, flowering off and on from Spring to early Fall. One plant is still flowering!We can have a democracy or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of the few. We cannot have both.
Justice Louis Brandeis
Echeveria gibbiflora hybrid
Echeveria 'Black Knight'In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist.
We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. We should take nothing for granted. Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that security and liberty may prosper together.
Dwight Eisenhower, Farewell Address (January 17, 1961)
