California Arid Garden

I have finally embraced the fact that Southern California is dry/semi-arid. This has opened the door to interesting landscape possibilities and plant discoveries. My favorites are succulents and sub-tropical natives. These are my ramblings as I explore my new obsessions!

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Friday, September 11, 2015

Agave lophantha 'Quadricolor'

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Beautiful color!  Growing in sandy soil over clay, in full sun. Pups remain fairly close to the plant and side shoots are getting crowd...

Ferocactus johnstonianus

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Picked up this gem at the last SDCSS sale.  It has beautiful yellow spines that glow in the morning and late afternoon sun. Does well...
Saturday, July 27, 2013

Duvalia pillansii in bloom

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Sunday, March 17, 2013

Late winter bloom

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Took a few photos around the garden today.  So many succulents in bloom.  Here are a few to share....   Crassula pubescens 'rattrayi...
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Haworthia cymbiformis var 'Ramosa'

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Haworthia cymbiformis  var 'Ramosa',  blooming in late winter  and producing first pups.
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