Thread Leaf Agave
A compact agave with narrow, pointed green leaves edged in curling white threads, forming a dense, symmetrical rosette. Special Features Decorative white leaf threads and leaf markings; drought tolerant; compact form suitable for containers. Problems & Solutions Root and crown rot from excess moisture: ensure excellent drainage. Sun scorch: provide afternoon shade in Phoenix. Agave […]
Trichocereus Grandiflorus
A clumping Argentine cactus with ribbed, spiny green stems and exceptionally large, showy flowers; commonly sold as torch cactus, often in hybrid forms. Special Features Large, spectacular flowers; drought tolerant once established; produces offsets that gradually form attractive clusters. Problems & Solutions Root rot from wet soil: improve drainage and allow drying between waterings. Sunburn […]
Twin Flower Agave
A compact agave with hundreds of narrow, arching green leaves forming a dense, rounded rosette. Fine white threads curl along the leaf margins. Special Features Fine-textured, nearly spherical form; decorative white leaf threads; drought tolerant. Leaf margins lack prominent teeth, but tips have sharp terminal spines. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage and excess water cause […]
Twisted Cereus
A sculptural columnar cactus with blue-green stems and distinctive corkscrew ribs lined with short spines; often sold as Cereus forbesii ‘Spiralis’. Special Features Dramatic spiral stems; heat and drought tolerant once established; striking architectural specimen. Problems & Solutions Root rot from wet soil (improve drainage and allow drying); sunburn in intense afternoon sun (provide shade […]
Variegated Weber Agave
A large, architectural agave with broad, arching blue-green leaves edged in creamy yellow. Leaves have small marginal teeth and a sharp terminal spine. Special Features Bold variegation; excellent heat and drought tolerance once established; striking architectural form. Problems & Solutions Agave snout weevil can cause sudden collapse; monitor for wilting or a loose crown and […]
Variegated Century Agave
Large, architectural agave with arching blue-green leaves edged in creamy yellow, prominent marginal teeth, and sharp terminal spines. Special Features Bold variegation; excellent heat and drought tolerance once established; produces offsets; flowers attract pollinators. Problems & Solutions Agave snout weevil can cause fatal collapse; inspect for sudden wilting or basal decay and promptly remove infested […]
Vaombe Aloe
A striking tree aloe from Madagascar with a large rosette of arching, tooth-edged leaves atop a usually solitary trunk. Special Features Dramatic architectural form; drought tolerant once established; nectar-rich flowers attract hummingbirds and bees. Problems & Solutions Frost sensitive, with damage possible around 28–30°F; choose a sheltered microclimate and cover during freezes. Intense afternoon sun […]
Variegated Smooth Edge Agave
Agave desmettiana ‘Variegata’ forms graceful rosettes of arching green leaves edged in golden yellow. Leaf margins are nearly smooth, but each leaf ends in a sharp terminal spine. Special Features Bold golden variegation; graceful, relatively smooth-edged foliage; drought tolerant once established; produces offsets. Problems & Solutions Harsh afternoon sun can scorch leaves; provide afternoon shade. […]
Victoria Agave
A compact, sculptural agave with a dense rosette of thick, dark green leaves marked by crisp white lines. Smooth leaf margins end in a sharp, dark terminal spine. Special Features Striking geometric symmetry and white leaf markings; drought tolerant, heat tolerant, and well suited to small spaces and containers. Problems & Solutions Root and crown […]
White Golden Barrel
A white-spined form of golden barrel cactus with a rounded, deeply ribbed green body and dense ivory-white spines. Special Features Distinctive white spines, strong architectural form, and excellent drought tolerance once established. Problems & Solutions Root and crown rot: avoid overwatering and ensure excellent drainage. Sunburn: provide afternoon shade and gradually acclimate plants to stronger […]