Pencil Cactus
A branching succulent shrub or small tree with slender, pencil-like green stems and tiny, short-lived leaves; not a true cactus. Special Features Sculptural branching, strong heat tolerance, and excellent drought resistance once established. Milky sap is toxic and highly irritating. Problems & Solutions Frost-tender and not reliably hardy throughout Zone 9b; freezing temperatures can damage […]
Senecio Skyscraper ‘Mount Everest’
Striking succulent with powdery blue-green cylindrical leaves on upright stems forming a dense, architectural mound. Excellent container or accent plant for low-water landscapes. Frost-tender and best sited in a warm, protected exposure. Special Features Striking blue-gray foliage; drought tolerant once established; year-round color and texture; deer resistant Problems & Solutions Root rot in poorly drained […]