Succulents

A variable East African species, our form appears to be low growing, the leaves having a central purple stripe. We may know more as we grow it.

Shrubby succulent with glossy green leaves. Needs good light all year & to be kept on the dry side in winter. Grow in loam-based compost and a heavy pot for stability. Min temp 2°C.

Shrubby, well branched succulent with very dark purple leaves in summer which turn green in winter. More vigourous though not as dark as 'Zwartkop'

Well-branched spreading succulent with attractive rosettes, the new leaves being yellow with a pink margin, turning green with age still retaining the pink margin. Panicles of pale yellow flowers appear in spring. Min. temp. 2°C.

A low growing branching succulent with soft pale green leaves edged with white, lovely in a shallow bowl.

Large shrubby succulent with Red Hot Poker-like racemes of red tubular flowers on mature plants.

Attractive succulent forming geometric mounds of tight rosettes of short softly spined leaves. Spikes of orange flowers in summer. Reasonably winter hardy if kept dry.

(Aloe pole-evansii, Aloe beniensis.) An Aloe from Uganda with beautiful red flowers in winter. It is a smaller Aloe and forms nice clumps. The leaves are long, narrow, bright green and edged with small teeth. Plant in full sun to semi-shade.

A spreading, branching Aloe with showy spikes of yellow flowers in mid-summer. Nice in a large pot on a sunny patio. Worth trying outdoors in very mild gardens in very free draining soil and covered with fleece in winter.

This popular succulent is very useful to have around the home. The fleshy interior of the leaves can soothe and help heal minor skin ailments and burns. Works superbly to alleviate pain from stinging nettles. Spikes of yellow flowers appear in summer

(Previously Aloe aristata.)

A fairly hardy quick growing succulent with neat rosettes of green leaves with soft white spines. Spikes of pink flowers in spring.

An orange flowered selection of the yellow flowered species. Spreading clumps of narrow fleshy leaves topped with spikes of small orange flowers in spring and summer. Hardy in mild gardens.

An attractive shrubby succulent. The large pale grey leaves have a fine powdery bloom which contrasts nicely with their narrow red margins. Clusters of orange bell-shaped flowers may appear on mature plants which can reach 1m high.

A striking succulent with characteristic large staghorn-shaped leaves. Ideal for a large shallow bowl or trough where it can spread to make an impressive plant. Outdoors in summer, in for the winter.

A trailing succulent from South Africa with fleshy oval blue-green leaves. Flowers may appear in summer these are small bell-shaped and orange red in colour. An attractive an easy to grow house plant.

A shrubby succulent with red edged leaves which have pronounced stomata on their surfaces. Height unknown as yet.

A distinctive dwarf hybrid with curious elongated leaves terminating in a shallow depression. The leaves are variegated green and yellow and take on a reddish tinge in cold weather.

A distinctive dwarf hybrid with curious elongated leaves terminating in a shallow depression. The leaves take on a reddish tinge in cold weather.