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Dioscorea elephantipes “Elephant’s Foot”Origin: South AfricaFlower: Dark-spotted green-yellow flowers in winterDescription: An amazing succulent that is a winter grower and is deciduous. The name “Elephant’s foot” stems from its partially buried base that grows slowly and can grow as wide as 10 feet and as tall as about 3 feet. The plant’s tuberous base is uniquely covered with a thick, corky surface. From its base, the plant produces beautiful, almost heart-shaped green and glossy leafy vine. Dormant around early fall, which means the leaves will naturally drop and return in the winter-early spring. A great collector’s plant and conversation piece!Sun:

Opuntia violacea “Santa Rita”Origin: Arizona, BajaFlower: Bright red or yellowDescription: Beautiful cactus that can grow as tall as 6 feet tall and as 8 feet wide. Like most prickly pears, the “Santa Rita” cactus have flat pads. A distinctive feature of this cactus is its bright violet or purple edges. Direct sun and little water will help maintain the stunning color. Great landscape or container plant!Sun: Full sunWater: Drought tolerant when established. When the pads look thin and shriveled, water and the plant will recover.Frost: 30 °F *** Do you have a blog? You're welcome to embed this video on your

Echeveria nodulosa “Painted Lady”Origin: MexicoFlower: YellowDescription: Green rosette leaves with red margins and edges. Stems grows up to about 12 inches tall with rosettes reaching about 5 inches wide. A beautiful species for your succulent arrangements.Sun: Filtered sunWater: Once a week outdoorsFrost: 25-30 °F *** Do you have a blog? You're welcome to embed this video on your website *** Our Address: 216 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107Phone:(626) 795-2788 Directions:https://goo.gl/maps/VKosH7Ng7Nx Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Cactus-Center-216396897535/Google+ https://plus.google.com/+CaliforniaCactusCenterTwitter: https://twitter.com/CactusCenterWebsite: https://californiacactuscenter.comEmail: succulents4events@gmail.com

Sinningia bullataOrigin: BrazilFlower: RedDescription: Unique plant that has a wooly feature underneath its green somewhat blistered leaves. This low maintenance plant blooms annually.Sun: ShadeWater: Once a week outdoors, once every ten days indoorsFrost: Not frost hardy *** Do you have a blog? You're welcome to embed this video on your website *** Our Address: 216 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107Phone:(626) 795-2788 Directions:https://goo.gl/maps/VKosH7Ng7Nx Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Cactus-Center-216396897535/Google+ https://plus.google.com/+CaliforniaCactusCenterTwitter: https://twitter.com/CactusCenterWebsite: https://californiacactuscenter.comEmail: succulents4events@gmail.com

Begonia venosa Origin: Chapada Diamantia Mountain range in the Western Bahia State, Brazil Flower: White with spicy fragrance Description: A unique looking plant with a velvet texture that grows up between 24-36 inches tall. Sun: Filtered sun to light shade Water: Once a week outdoors, twice a month indoors Frost: Not frost hardy *** Do you have a blog? You're welcome to embed this video on your website *** Our Address: 216 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 Phone:(626) 795-2788 Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/VKosH7Ng7Nx Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Cactus-Center-216396897535/ Google+ https://plus.google.com/+CaliforniaCactusCenter Twitter: https://twitter.com/CactusCenter Website: https://californiacactuscenter.com Email: succulents4events@gmail.com

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