Eriocyse senilis

Sometimes listed as Neoporteria nidus senilis, this has always been one of my favorite plants, especially when it sports it beautiful, bright red flowers. There'll be some very nice specimens of this plant at the OCSS Show and Sale...which is coming up in a couple of weeks, July 15-17, at Portland Nursery on Stark, in Southeast Portland, Oregon.

Sinningia leucotricha

A Gloxinia relative in the Gesneriaceae, this Sinningia has an above ground succulent tuber which reward us with these beautiful flowers and fuzzy green leaves in the Spring every year.

A Few Images from the Greenhouses

 

 

 

 

It's epi season! We have never specialized in epicacti (Epiphyllum hybrids, etc.), we always have a large number. We just can't resist them. Enjoy!

Class at Portland Nursery on Division

Sorry it's been so long since I posted to the blog. What can I say. We've been very busy.
Tomorrow, if you're interested, you can join me at 1 pm for a presentation on growing succulent plants at the Portland Nursery on Division (9000 SE Division St. in Portland). Even if you've been to another class I've given, no two are the same as I try to direct my comments to the needs of the people in attendance. You can register for the class here.

And Echinopsis 'Barber Pole' flowered again this week.

x Gasteraloe 'Royal Highness'

No one seems to know who created this cross, but it's a classic. It's an intergeneric cross between an Aloe and a Gasteria, probably Aloe aristata and Gasteria 'Little Warty'.
We are busy preparing plants for the Oregon Cactus & Succulent Society Show & Sale, July 17-19 at Portland Nursery, 5050 SE Stark St. in Portland. If you're in the area, be sure to show up.

Heat Wave

We're having an early heat wave here...and a very dry June. Today it was 98 F and the same or higher is expected for tomorrow. We're just not used to this!

This is Lobivia 'Easter Bonnet', which was flowering recently.

Echinopsis 'Barber Pole'

 

We always look forward to the flower of this old standard every year and it is dependable.

Hosta flower

The hostas flower just about any time they feel like it, year around. Be that as it may, we're getting a wonderful bunch of flowers right now. They never cease to amaze!

Rebutia albipilosa

One thing about many of these rebutias: You never have to worry about flowers. Lots of flowers.

Echeveria 'Emerald Ripple'

This is one of those small echeverias with real class.

Epicactus 'Sparkling Burgundy'

This picture is a little dark. I took it in the morning before the sun got to that part of the greenhouse. Another outstanding epi flower.

Epicactus 'Clown'

Certainly a favorite. In our experience, not the easiest to grow but well worth it.

Echinocereus flowers

The epis are still blooming like mad, but now, also, it's time for the hedgehogs!

Echeveria spruce-oliver

No need to say anything about these gorgeous little critters. Enjoy your plants!

Echeveria 'Glitters'

Fun little plants which, indeed, glitter in the sun.

Inside the Greenhouse

A view toward the north corner of greenhouse #1.

Epicactus 'Stormy Weather'

It's hard to keep up with all the epi flowers!

Epicactus 'Gloria'

The epis continue to show their stuff!

Sinningia cardinalis

Spring is definitely here when the Sinningia comes to life with it's vibrant flowers and fuzzy leaves.

Aloe 'Rocco'

We received this plant under this name but have not found it elsewhere. It appears to be one of the Kelly Griffin hybrids.