A Bursera look-alike when not in leaf. New spines are yellow turning gray with age. Resents cold. Seed from Skeleton Canyon, Hidalgo Co., NM. Often planted as a wind break. Considered a “holy” cactus. This galvanized tray from JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores was perfect for serving the fruit and sandwiches. For those looking for additional genetic diversity, this population is a bit further south than well known Huarochiri (Matucana) one.

For the past several months we’ve being trying to find the time to manifest another full plant auction but current events have seen otherwise. Rooted cuttings. Rooted cuttings, one of our first offerings outside of auction. Z9a/b1  ~  5″+ plant 2 years old $18.50, Small succulent lithophyte 2–5”+ high, eventually forms clumps or mats from a few inches to several feet wide. This is a plant we selected that has extra large leaves, excellent for food. This means that all plants and seeds are supplied solely under the following conditions: We expressly prohibit the use of any seeds or plants supplied by us, or their progeny, in any form of genetic engineering, breeding, or research which will result in any form of life patent, variety protection, trademarks, breeder’s rights or any form of intellectual property applied to living things which would compromise the Public Domain status of the seeds, plants, their progeny and any genetic material therein. Z8a/b 1  ~  8″+ Plant with 10+ heads 7+ years old $42.50, Puya raimondii “Cuncush” “Titanca” “Machukawara”, The giant queen of bromeliads, forms single or occasionally branched trunks with rosettes of slender serrated leaves to 10’+ across. Densely branched evergreen shrub to 6’+. Can be bonsaid. The Pros . A “Achuma”, Virtually spineless. Seed collected from Ollantaytambo, Cusco Dept., Peru, 9300′. This unique species does well for us grown in 50% pumice in partial shade and treated like a succulent. Again please do not bid if you are not 100% committed and do not bid beyond your means. Grow like other dry forest or succulent trees. Glossy deep red edible berries–the “cherry” of huckleberries.

Lime green leaves with a windowed upper surface. Z9b/10a 1 ~ 6″ plant $38.50, Epiphytic shrub with liana-like branches 4–10’ long. Surely one of the more attractive San Pedros. This unique plant is rarely seen in cultivation.

Plants can be repotted every few years and the roots raised some to show off the beautiful braided caudex.

We just added a few pieces to the. Growing with Buddleja tucumanensis, Carica quercifolia, and Asteraceae. The tubers are cooked like potatoes and can have a slight peppery flavor.

Z9a3 ~ 8–9” cuts $22.50 each, Trichocereus bridgesii ‘Lotusland’ “Melted Wax Cactus”, A great clone from Lotusland Garden in Santa Barbara, CA. Deep orange papaya fruit to 2–4″, highly edible and borne in mass. Can be planted as a living fence. Shown to reduce testosterone with regular consumption. An Andean dry forest native, we’ve observed this stunning species in habitat between (6000–9000’+) in central Bolivia and northern Argentina where it grew with Anadenanthera colubrina. Drought hardy and tolerant of some frost. Scopulicola traits seem dominent.2  ~  5-6” plant 2-3 years old $26.50 each, Trichocereus sp. Looks more like a small leafed Vaccinium that other Agapetes. Includes tricks we have learned over the years that help make this valuable conservation technique accessible and practical.

Whorls of 3 stiff, pointed, green leaves. Z9a 2  ~  12-14″+ cuttings $34.50* each, Beaucarnea sanctomariana “Santa Maria Ponytail Palm”, Agavaceae. The dried herb is burned as a ceremonial incense, and is reported to have mild inebriating effects when inhaled.

Blue, serpent like specimens growing over rocks and down the mountain. One of the parent of the ‘Babaco’ hybrid cultivars grown throughout South America. A gorgeous low growing plant to 1’+ tall with fern like pinnate leaves. Pinkish-red peeling bark, small leaflets covered in a white fuzz.

Thickened caudex like trunk to 24″+ diameter, eventually forming gorgeous golden to bronze/copper peeling/flaking bark.

2 ~ 18-20″+ treelets 3 years old $28.50* each. Only offered once or twice before. Mail order only! Lurin Valley, Lima Dept., Peru. A traditional Chinese longevity enhancer and sexual tonic. Growing on the cliff edge overlooking the Apurimac, Capuliyoc Pass, Cusco Dept., Peru, 9800’. The demand has been absurd and we’ve only had enough to offer through our email auctions the past couple years.

Massive flower stalks like a floral rocket ship with as many as 10,000+ white blooms! Eriotheca dry forest on steep rocky slopes overlooking the Apurimac, near 7600′. Check out my post on how to plant succulents to see how all of these supplies work together! Standing on the windswept rocky ridges where you can nearly scratch the sky, surrounded by a herd of these imposing vegetal beasts, their leaves clacking and sighing with the wind, the views of a mountain magnificence that stretches countless miles, is a timeless and utterly affecting experience. Melissa has been dealing with sudden anemia the past 6 weeks which has its own medley of stresses for our family while she rests and recovers. It’s always more fun to get creative together, so we planned a simple lunch and succulent garden making activity. Sonoma county residents 8%.Sacred Succulents, P.O. This is the first introduction of genetics from the Andes into cultivation. Terrestrial or epiphytic habit, wet forests of Columbia and Ecuador up to 4500’+. Purple bell shaped flowers arise from the center of the plant followed by oval shaped orange berries. Reportedly from Matucana, Lima, Peru where we have observed a few T. pachanoi planted around the town. Experiment with strange and rare edible plants, expand your palate. Rarely offered. Z5a 2  ~  Plants 2–3 years old $18.50 each, Mimusops zeyheri “Mmupudu” “Moepel” “Red Milkwood”, Sapotaceae. Branching caudiciform tree 12–24′ tall. Spreading branches with drooping alternate lanceolate leaves with a rough surface. We believe the biological diversity of the world is a common inheritance shared by all and the right to having a personal individual relationship with the myriad life forms of the planet is intrinsic to that. Small evergreen tree to 30′.

Shipping and Handling for Specimen PlantsFirst class priority mail = $8.50 for the first plant $2 each additional plant.

Herbaceous perennial to 2–3′, simple leaves. The current demands of just barely keeping our thousands of plants alive, orders packed & shipped and our daughters engaged & homeschooled has not afforded us space for anything else. The tender-hearted method to making the best succulent pumpkin requires a flat-topped pumpkin, a little tacky glue, florist wire, sheet moss and an assortment of 2-inch and 4-inch succulents.

Rare species, seed originally collected northwest of Pima, Durango, Mexico. Easy to grow, does well in most soils. Nearly smooth margins with tiny insignificant thorns. Used for snakebite. This is where you will find first offerings of exciting new plants that we have in quantities too small to list in our main catalog. Z8a 2  ~  10-14″+ plants 2-3 years old $16.50 each, Ericaceae. Large glossy leaves and small red berries. Smooth blue-green stems with 2–4 indistinct ribs. Flowers not yet seen.