Ornithogalum caudatum - "Pregnant Onion"

This is one of those plants which has just been in every collection since the dawn of succulent plant collections. And there's no reason for it not to be in our collections today as well. It's easy to grow and multiplies with ease (each little bulbil which develops under the "skin" eventually becomes a new plant). We first grew this under this name and it's hard for some of us to change. Other names you'll see is Ornithogalum longibracteatum and Albuca bracteata.

Off to the Fair

I apologize for not posting for the last few days. It's been a bit hectic. Tomorrow we'll be heading to Salem (the state capitol of Oregon) with our granddaughter to attend the Oregon State Fair. This is pretty much a tradition in our family; we go every year.

I'll try to get back to posting pictures by this weekend.

Lithops 'Jackson's Jade'

One of our all time favorites. But of course, it's the all time favorite of a lot of people. Which also means that if you find somewhere that lists it as available, by the time you order it's out of stock. Life's that way sometimes!

Our Urban Farm

 

 

 Lynn-Marie couldn't resist. Just wait until I get my hands on the camera! But other than that last shot, you can get an impression of our little 3rd of an acre in the city.

Pedilanthus macrocarpus crest

Another of our crests that we're selling on ebay beginning tomorrow. It's kind of like a contemporary sculpture - only better!

Copiapoa malletiana

With the common name "Copiapoa de Carrizal" and a flurry of synonyms (Echinocactus malletianus, Copiapoa carrizalensis, Copiapoa dealbata), this is another wonderful copiapoa from the Atacama Desert in Chile. The photo, which was taken just a couple of weeks ago, is of a small plant in a 4" diameter pot. The flowers are yellow (the remains of one is at the top) and the new spines are black.

Copiapoa haseltoniana

This plant is in a 4" pot. Not a huge specimen by any means. But that's one of the things I like about copiapoas; they can be quite impressive even at a young age. Plus, they're really quite easy to grow.

Euphorbia ambovombensis

And look, it's even flowering!
OK, yes it's flowering, but the great thing about this plant is the caudex that is forming under the soil level.
And - of course - it would do even better if we could remember to water it!