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Miniature Joshua Tree - Sedum Multiceps

Sedum multiceps

Common Name: Miniature Joshua Tree

Scientific Name: Sedum multiceps

Height: 4–6 inches (10 - 15 cm)

Span: 4–6 inches (10 - 15 cm)

Growth Rate: medium

Sun Tolerance: Partial Shade

ABP Index: 3.0 (Aesthetics 3.5, Solidarity 2.5)

Sedum multiceps common name is Miniature Joshua Tree is native to Algeria. This is one type of cactus. It is multi-branching with nice green leafy tops and dark brown stems. The leaves are very small and arranged beautifully top of the branch, they looks like a flower. The yellow flowers bloom in summer. It is a partial shade tree and an ornamental plant that commonly plants in Tub. It grows up to 10-15 cm and well grown in winter.

Sedum multiceps in tub

Sedum multiceps Leaves

Sedum multiceps Leaves look like a Flower

Sedum multiceps Flowers

Sedum multiceps : Old Plant with naked branches

Sedum multiceps

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Lion’s Tail – Agave Attenuate

Lion’s Tail - Agave attenuate

Common Name: Lion’s Tail

Scientific Name: Agave attenuate

Height: 20–60 inches (50 - 150 cm)

Span: 20–60 inches (50 - 150 cm)

Growth Rate: medium

Sun Tolerance: Full Sun

ABP Index: 4.0 (Aesthetics 4.0, Solidarity 4.0)

Lion’s Tail the scientific name is Agave attenuate. It is a species of agave also known as the "swan's neck", or "foxtail". Lion’s Tail is native to the plateau of central Mexico. The stems of the Lion’s Tail generally grow from 20–60 inches (50 - 150 cm) in length, but when it blooms it can grows up to 20 ft (up to 6 m) in length. An old plant eventually falls off its old leaves and leaving them naked and visible. The leaves are ovate-accuminate, 20–28 in (50–70 cm) long and 5–6 in (12–16 cm) wide. Lion’s Tails bloom after 10 years and it blooms in spring. It is looks so beautiful when it blooms, so that people like this plant in their garden. Agave attenuata can cultivate from seeds or by removing suckers produced at the base of older plants or using the thousands of small bulbils produced on its entire flower stalk length. Seeds germinate readily when they are fresh. The basal suckers can be removed in spring or summer, letting the cuttings dry for a few days before inserting in compost. It is prefers relatively moist loamy soil, although it can cope with poor soil and dry conditions.

Lion’s Tail

Lion’s Tail : Leaves

Lion’s Tail : Bark

Agave attenuate : Flower

Agave attenuate : Beside the road

Agave attenuate with long Flower

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Cape Aloe - Aloe Ferox

Cape Aloe

Common Name: Cape Aloe

Scientific Name: Aloe ferox

Height: 6 – 8 ft (2 – 3 m)

Span: 4 – 6 ft (1.5 – 2 m)

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Tolerance: Full Sun

ABP Index: 4.5 (Aesthetics 4.5, Solidarity 4.5)

Cape Aloe scientific name Aloe ferox is native to South Africa. It is usually found in mountainous areas where it favors exposed ridges and rocky grass fields. It is well known as Aloe Vera. This is an evergreen slow growing plant that grows to 6 – 8 feet (2 – 3 m). The leaves are a dull green, sometimes with a slightly blue look to them. They may also have a reddish tinge. Each leaf can be up to 1 m long. Aloe has a great medic value. For hundred of years “Alo Jel” used for Skin care products. It blooms in winter. The flowers color is red/orange/white with cylindrical shape. All plant of this species is also relatively popular among gardeners and has been studied for possible medical uses.

Cape Aloe

Cape Aloe : Young Plant

Cape Aloe : Flower

Cape Aloe

Cape Aloe : Flower

Cape Aloe

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More Information:

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Candelabra Aloe - Aloe Arborescens

Candelabra Aloe

Common Name: Candelabra Aloe

Scientific Name: Aloe Arborescens

Height: 6 – 8 ft (2 – 3 m)

Span: 4 – 6 ft (1.5 – 2 m)

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Tolerance: Full Sun

ABP Index: 4.0 (Aesthetics 4.0, Solidarity 4.0)

Candelabra Aloe scientific name Aloe Arborescens is native to southern of Africa. It is usually found in mountainous areas where it favors exposed ridges and rocky outcrops. It is also found in dense bush. It is well known as Aloe Vera. This is an evergreen slow growing plant that grows to 6 – 8 feet (2 – 3 m). Its leaves are succulent and are green with a slight blue tint. Its leaves are armed with small spikes along its edges and are arranged in rosettes situated at the end of branches. It blooms in spring. The flowers color is red/orange with cylindrical shape. All plant of this species is also relatively popular among gardeners and has recently been studied for possible medical uses.