Cheiridopsis peculiaris

Came across this Cheiridopsis peculiaris at the SDCSS sale today.

It's my lucky day as I have never seen this one for sale!  It was labeled

C. peculiaris 'Steinklopf'.  Since other Cheiri's do well in my climate, 

I hope this one does too!

Blooming in Spring.  Notice old leaves are beginning to die back and turn red.  I may have it in too much sun?! 

A couple of months later, new (green) growth emerging from the center of main plant and small pup growing at the right side.  Flower remains on plant and has not completely dried.  Not sure if purple coloration is dying tissue or a response to increased sunlight. 

Cheiridopsis candidissima bloom

This plant is a prolific bloomer, especially after abundant winter rain.  Here it is in full bloom.  It seems to be responding to the sun, as flowers did not develop at the back side of the plant which faces away from the low winter sun.  This Cheiri does very well here, enduring dry summers and cool, wet winters.  

A few days later....  

Here's a young, white blooming Cheiri

Best of the best

I have hundreds, maybe a thousand plants, and I can tell you at any time exactly what I have and where they are located in my garden.  Obsession at best!  Of my collection, there are a few that stand out because they are visually stunning and equally care free.  This list changes from time to time, but for now these are my Best of the Best...

Echeveria 'Pappy's Rose' crest

Aloe dorotheae

Echeveria agavoides 'Lipstick'

Agave attenuata

Conophytum obcordellum

Aloe vaombe

Cheiridopsis candidissima

30 year old Platycerium superbum.
The mounting board is 4' wide.