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Photo Latin Name Aeonium ciliatum Agave titanota Aloe barbandensi Common Name Size Up to 2ft tall and 8 inches in Tree Aeonium width Agave Aloe Vera Sun Low, medium Full sun during to partial growing shade periods 6 inches to 18 inches tall Full sun Up to 2 ft tall Water Full sun Upkeep Text Description Great for containers, this will do well in a sunny window. It can go dormant resulting in little growth; during this period less water is needed. During winter growth periods, Low to frequent watering with a dry period between medium should be sufficient. Flower: pale pink/yellow. Agaves will grow to the pot size; a smaller pot Low, more will slow growth. During growth periods, during water more but allow to dry between Summer. Very Low waterings. Flower: bright yellow, only once. Low Low An easy to maintain house plant, Aloe Vera does best in sunny conditions which are needed for flowering. Water moderately in the all seasons except in winter reduce watering. If placed outdoors, protect it from rain, and bring it inside before temperatures drop below 50 degrees. Aloe ciliaris Beaucarnea recurvata Cereus hildmannianus 2ft - 10ft Climbing Aloe tall 6ft - 8ft tall, 3ft Ponytail Palm 5ft wide Full sun Full sun Low Low to medium 2ft-3ft tall, potentially much Full sun, Hedge Cactus taller. no shade Low Low A fast growing aloe with climbing tendency. Does well to have stems supported when grown from a pot. Tolerant to drought but can also tolerate extra water if the soil is welldrained. Leaves are not known to be edible. Flower: rose/red color; blooms all year. low Will do well as a houseplant in a sunny window; enjoys dry heat, smaller pots with good drainage. Provide regular water but allow to dry out between waterings. It can thrive outdoors in the summer after an acclimation period where some leaves may brown. Flower: creamy white, blooms seasonally. Low In some regions this plant can serve as a natural outdoor hedge; in our climate it needs warmer conditions. Kept in a pot, it will grow tall and may need to be cut to not topple over. Any cuttings can be calloused and planted directly into the soil. Flower: large white in late spring or early fall. Crassula ovata Crasula arborescens Echeveria melaco Jade 3ft-6ft tall, Full sun 2ft-3ft to part wide shade Tree Crassula; Silver Dollar up to 2-6 ft Plant tall Full sun Melaco Less than 1 foot Full sun Low Low Low to medium Low An easy to maintain house plant for a sunny window but be careful to not overwater. Allowing the pot to dry out between waterings and lessen watering for the winter months. Its branches are brittle. Flower: white or pink Low It has the potential to grow in to a small shrub however the stems can be prone to breaking when the weight of the leaves cause it to bend. If this happens simply root the broken piece in soil to propagate a new plant. Allow plant to dry out between waterings as overwatering can cause leaf issues. Flower: white flowers in late spring/early summer. Low These plants do well in sunny window and thrive in containers. They need well drained soil, and during the spring/summer water more with a dry out period between. In winter, cut back on watering. Flower: orange. Euphorbia baioensis Euphorbia grandicornis Euphorbia ingens Polka Dot Euphorbia Cow's Horn 6 to 18 inches 4-6ft Full Sun Full Sun Very tall, but indoors in a pot will likely top out around 6-8 feet. Full sun Low Low Low Low A plant that does well in sunny, dry conditions this plant thrives in well drained soils. It will grow up then sprawl with age. Be careful of the sharp spines and irritating sap if you re-pot the plant. Low A slow growing plant, does well in containers. It will branch out and have small flowers in the spring given enough light. When watering, drench the soil then allow to dry between waterings. Most growth is upwards but with time it will grow laterally. Careful when handling this plant, the sticky sap is a skin irritant. Low An easy to grow succulent, which can grow pretty tall. It may need to be moved to a heavier pot to help stabilize it as it ages. Careful when handling this plant; the sticky sap is a skin irritant and is toxic to ingest. Wear protective gloves and use foam or other barrier to protect from getting poked when transplanting. Flower: greenish, yellow smaller flowers. Euphorbia lactea White Ghost Full sun Up to 18 to part inches tall sun Euphorbia ritchiei Euphorbia trigona 1-2ft (as house plant), can Full sun get taller to part with age. shade African Milk Tree Full sun Can reach to part 10 ft tall sun Low to medium As a houseplant, it thrives with regular watering in well drained soils. Soil should dry out between watering to prevent rotting. If brought outside in the summer, ensure it Low to doesn't get too much rain water. Sap is skin medium irritant. Flowers: yellow. Low, medium when in active growth Low A slow growing plant that grows in clumps. During the winter is needs less water, and does best when you drench the plant and allow to dry between waterings. Plant is poisonous if ingested and will cause irritation to skin; use gloves when handling. Flowers: pale pink to pink. Low Branches upward similar to a cactus shape. When watering, drench and allow to dry between waterings. Less light is needed in the winter. Inner milky white sap released when plant is cut is toxic. Low Harrisia Haworthia coarctata Kalanchoe beharensis Apple Cactus Up to 6 inches tall Full sun then to part spreads shade Low Haworthia Full sun Less than 1 to partial Low to ft tall shade medium Elephant Ear 2-4 ft., potentially much taller in Full sun larger to part pots. sun Low, medium when in active growth. Low A night blooming-cactus, does well in pots. Water well and allow to dry out between waterings. Fragrant large white flowers bloom at night. Low A smaller plant that thrives in well drained soils. Like many succulents, this plant does well when watered throughly but allow soil to dry between waterings. Flowers are typically light colored on a long stem. Low An easy to care for plant with a sunny window and sparing water during the winter months. During active growth it can use more water, but make sure to let it dry out between waterings; too much water will damage the plant. Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi Purple Scallops Sun to 10-12" tall part sun Up to 1 ft tall Full sun to part sun Kalanchoe millotii Life Plant Kleinia Fulgens Sun to Orange Button part Flower 12-18" tall shade Low Low and shrubby/spreading. Prefers bright but indirect light. Flowers: clusters of small bellshaped orange flowers. Low Low Low and shrubby/speading. Stems will keep forming new roots above the soil line in order for it to spread wider, the roots will have to be removed to maintain vertical shape in narrower pots . Flower: small pink or yellow. Low to medium Develops a swollen shape to base. Purple Low to underside to leaves. Keep trimmed to avoid a Medium leggy shape. Susceptible to mealy bug. Low Ledebouria socialis Silver Squill Sun to under 6 part inches tall shade Up to 3ft tall, 6ft wide Opuntia microdasys Bunny Ears Rhipsalis ramulosa 2 ft height, also Red Mistletoe drapes out Cactus downward Part sun Full sun Medium A drought tolerant plant that does well in welldrained soils. As plant grows, it can be divided Low to and potted in a separate pot. Remove flower Medium stalks when dry. Flower: white. An easy to grow cactus that can grow to a large size. Requiring lots of light and little water, it does well as a house plant. Small glochids or spines are easily brushed off and embedded into skin; duct tape draws the small Low Low spines out easily. Flower: large yellow. Grow as an epiphyte in light soil mix. Not a desert plant, needs some moisture and humidity, similiar to other house plants. More shade keeps the leaves green, more sun exposure adds a red color to the leaves. Very flat leaves almost resemble a seaweed when small roundwhitish fruits surround their edges. Perfect for a hanging basket. Do not let it get Medium to Low to bone dry in between waterings. Flower: very high Medium small. Mother-inlaw's tongue, Sansevieria spp. Snake Plant Sedum morganianum Xerosicyos danguyi 2-4 ft tall, Sun to 1-2 feet part wide shade Medium Prefers warm and sunny spots but will tolerate partial shade. Protect from afternoon hot sun. Water regularly during the growing season and take care to not water directly in the center of the rosette. A wider heavier pot may help stablize the plant so it doesn't topple over. Very Low Flower: branched usually greenish white. Usually grown in hanging baskets, light green "tails" can get very long. Handle longer weightier stems with care as leaves can easily detach. Prefers indirect sun but can tolerate bright sun if gradually adjusted to it. Flower: small pink/red. Burro's Tail Downward hanging growth can reach 6 ft Sun to long part sun Low Low Silver Dollar Plant 20" tall before branchingu ltimately Sun to several part feet. shade Low, medium when in active gowth Prefers bright light. Needs to be attached to vertical support to climb, or arches over without support to fill out a hanging pot. Growth slows in winter, when watering should be reduced. Can be trimmed to any desired Very Low size. Flower: very small greenish yellow.