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Cactus in the News

Peter Lipson — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:23:55 +0000

From SFGate.com Only one U.S. state has recorded a death by cactus, and that is Arizona. In 1982, 27-year-old David Grundman was famously crushed after a saguaro cactus fell on him. Grundman and a friend had been illegally shooting at the massive plant — which can grow as tall as 60 feet and weigh thousands... Read more »

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Super Kabuto

Peter Lipson — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:32:11 +0000

The Astrophytum “Super Kabuto” are not just looking fine, they also are budding out with huge flower buds. Astrophytum “Super Kabuto” is a rare and collectible plant with a unique appearance – including striking white spots that make each plant distinct. It’s native to a small area in Mexico, grows slowly, and is hard to... Read more »

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Ivory Towering Succulent Stems

Peter Lipson — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 16:30:47 +0000

Crassula plegmatoides is a compact, dwarf succulent with unusual leaf pairs that are tightly stacked along a short stem, creating a segmented texture. The leaves are bluish-gray and often covered with a fine powdery bloom, helping to reduce water loss in its arid native habitat of South Africa. This slow-growing species remains small, typically forming... Read more »

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Golden Barrel

Peter Lipson — Sat, 31 May 2025 18:45:54 +0000

Echinocactus grusonii, commonly known as the golden barrel cactus, is a globular xerophytic species endemic to central Mexico, particularly the states of Hidalgo and Querétaro. This species exhibits a distinctive radial symmetry and is characterized by its pronounced ribbing and dense covering of golden-yellow spines, which serve as a deterrent to herbivory and aid in... Read more »

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Peperomias

Peter Lipson — Sat, 17 May 2025 17:23:37 +0000

Peperomias: the perfect desk plants—compact, quirky, and impossible to stay mad at. Peperomias are a diverse genus of over 1,000 species, prized for their epiphytic adaptations, succulent-like leaves, and uncanny ability to thrive with benign neglect. Peperomias are like introverts at a party—low-maintenance, quietly stylish, and totally fine being left alone.

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Pancho, ie Euphorbia Anoplia

Peter Lipson — Sat, 10 May 2025 16:05:03 +0000

Euphorbia anoplia, commonly known as the Pancho Cactus, is a unique succulent native to South Africa. Despite its cactus-like appearance, it belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family and is not a true cactus. This compact, clump-forming species features ribbed, upright green stems with prominent vertical ridges and small, spine-like projections along the edges, giving it a... Read more »

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Cardón Grande Flowers

Peter Lipson — Wed, 07 May 2025 18:07:40 +0000

Echinopsis terscheckii, also known as the Argentine saguaro or cardón grande, produces large, striking flowers that bloom primarily in spring and early summer. These funnel-shaped blossoms are typically white and can reach up to 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter. They open at night and often remain open into the next morning, attracting nocturnal pollinators... Read more »

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Bursera fagaroides are leafing out!

Peter Lipson — Sat, 03 May 2025 16:26:17 +0000

Bursera fagaroides—commonly known as Fragrant Bursera or Torote Blanco—is a semi-succulent tree or shrub native to Mexico and parts of Central America. It’s known for its fragrant, peeling bark and bonsai potential. Here’s how to care for it: 🌞 Light Full sun to partial shade. Outdoors: Thrives in bright, sunny conditions. Indoors: Needs a very... Read more »

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Giant Cactus Flowers

Peter Lipson — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:50:20 +0000

These are from our Echinopsis grandiflora hybrids. Cactus flowers are super special: Short bloom time: Many cactus flowers only open for a few hours or a single day — sometimes even just at night — making them rare and magical to catch. Extreme beauty: Despite the tough, spiky cactus, the flowers are often huge, colorful,... Read more »

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Who knew Cactus Buds were so Pretty! It’s a Parodia!

Peter Lipson — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 23:14:07 +0000

Parodia erubescens is a small, globular cactus native to South America, particularly Brazil. It typically grows to about 10 cm in height and 6–8 cm in diameter, with pronounced ribs lined with clusters of short, yellowish spines. In summer, it produces vivid red to orange flowers at the crown, which contrast beautifully with its green... Read more »

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